SAS Gallery

Upcoming Shows:

October – John Noble Retrospective

Photograph of John Noble with his artwork by Rick Singer

John Noble Retrospective Show
October 4 – 25, 2024
Opening reception with John Noble’s family Friday, October 4, 2024 // 5 – 8pm

John was a long-time resident of Spokane and a well-known artist. He was born in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, on December 1, 1938. He graduated from Sherwood High School in Milwaukee and
studied fine arts at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Later, he earned an art scholarship
at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, where he began a master’s program in printmaking.
John had various careers throughout his life, from being a factory worker to owning a residential
painting company. He owned two art galleries in Spokane – Mad Kat Gallery in the Flour Mill in
the 70’s and Good Works Gallery from 2003 to 2008.

John was an avid reader and collected books of all kinds, especially children’s books. His true
passion was always his art. He enjoyed drawing surreal animals, each with humor and
personality, using mixed media. John was a great storyteller, and his artistic talent was evident
in his drawings.

He was a mentor, a big brother, a best friend, and an art teacher to many young children.

We are grateful to John’s family for giving us the opportunity to showcase his art, and setting up a memorial fund at the school in his honor. Proceeds from this sale benefit the John Noble Memorial Fund at the Spokane Art School, allowing area middle and high school students to take art classes with us free of charge.

Drawing of elephants by John Noble