Community turns out to say goodbye to Art Spirit Gallery

Kara Glenn of Coeur d'Alene looks around the Art Spirit Gallery while paying respects Friday night during the gallery's final community event. Glenn has fond memories of visiting the Art Spirit during a field trip when she was in college.
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Judy Gustavel of Post Falls, right, shares a gentle moment with Art Spirit Gallery owner Blair Williams at the gallery's final community event Friday night. Williams has been friends with Gustavel's daughter, Brooke Mendenhall, center background, since they were in sixth grade.
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Roye Ely of Coeur d'Alene prepares to write a note of appreciation for the Art Spirit Gallery during its closing event Friday in downtown Coeur d'Alene.
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"The Spirit of Our Art," a 5-foot circular community altar featuring images of artwork from original reception cards spanning three decades of exhibitions, is on display Friday at the Art Spirit Gallery. The altar honors the artists, stewards, staff and community who shaped Art Spirit’s legacy.
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