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.
February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026 1:08 a.m.
Community turns out to say goodbye to Art Spirit Gallery
Community turns out to say goodbye to Art Spirit Gallery
Bouquets of colorful roses, notes of gratitude, heartfelt embraces, fond recollections. Tears. The Art Spirit Gallery was packed Friday evening as the community said farewell to a space that has meant so much to so many for 30 years.