Creative District Team

This team supports the growth of Hillyard as a vibrant Creative District, through cultural programming, community-building, local partnerships, and public art.

Interested in joining our efforts? Email us at info@hillyardspokane.org and we will be in touch!

Darya Pilram

Executive Director

Guiding the district’s vision, building government and organizational partnerships, and advancing strategies that strengthen both culture & economy

Jaydra Erchul

Shaping the district’s identity through branding, communications, and storytelling while developing new initiatives that enhance community experience & engagement

Marketing Director

Kyla Parkins

Events Director

Coordinating cultural programs and events, ensuring they come to life through strong collaboration with artists, businesses, and the community

Special Thanks

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supports the Creative District process and initiatives. This is truly a community-driven effort, and it would not be possible without the ideas, time, energy, and commitment of our partners, businesses, and neighbors. Your contributions have shaped these projects and helped bring our vision to life.

(Named In alphabetical order)

  • Amy Smith • Connie Newman • Crystal Via • Jessie Anderson • Joel Schroeder • Laura Lambert-Booth • Shelli Sonderen

  • Organized by Bri Musser and Jaydra Erchul with heartfelt thanks to all the artists who shared their vision and unique interpretations for the Hillyard Creative District corridor:

    Alliyah Evans • Amelio Torres • Brandee Kinney-Hurd • Brittany Wallace • Callie Bostic • Hannah Walker • Heather Ide • Jorge Ceja • Kambria Schaffer • Krystal Raiann Gallegos • Madison Merica • Melanie Hadlow • Robbin Thrasher Miller • Rose Honey • Shanice Monique Figeroux • Yelena Yunin

    As well as our panelists and business owners for providing feedback, and the public vote to choose the final design created by Madison Merica.

    With special thanks to coordination of Signs for Success & the City of Spokane for production and installation.

  • Experience Sponsors

    Hillyard Heritage Museum Society - Venue Host
    Crystal Madsen Photography - August’s Stage Sponsor
    Red Dragon - September’s Stage Sponsor & Appetizer Contributions
    The ZONE - Lem’s Popsicles Sponsor
    Primo Brands - August and September Hydration Sponsor
    Dr.D’s Treasures - September Balloon Sponsor

    Volunteers

    Amy Smith • Daniel Dearth • Tina Schofield • Laura Johnson (Jeff, Ripley) • Luke Tolley (Izzy, Kameron, Dresden, Tortie, Katie) • Trish Edger • Lindsay Archambault-Green • Stephanie Watson • Jessie Anderson • Stephanie Sherman-Petersen • Matt Loi • Christian McKinney

    Media Collaborators

    Amavi Social • MTM Creative • Captured Moments by Jay • Jaydra Media

    Experience Collaborators

    33 Artists Market • Foray 4 the Arts • Marmot Art Space • Montana Pool Service • Yousta Skate Crew

    Artists

    Adam Swenson • AJ Made with Love • Amanda Petersen • Amelio Torres • Andrea Davis • Angelina Hayes “Angel Teeth” • Annaka Hansen • BayleeJoee & Abe Kenney • Brad Hellman • Caitlin Clawson • Carl Ebinger • Christina Deubel Christopher Lamb • Emma Daniels • Emma Noyes • Erin Lang • Evan Lovell • Gwyn Pevonka • Harry Green • Jay Heavenly • Jaydra Leigh • Jessica Hutch • Jordan Anderson • Julia Lara • Kale Dittemore • Karli Fairbanks • Kathy Nitta • Katie Frey • Koko Lumpkin • Konner O’Neall • Krystal Gallegos • Kym Saurer • Leah Nathan • Leah Yand • Makayla Cavanagh • Mary Tevlin • Molly Ayers • Nadia Hitchcock • Nikita Costiuc • November Pin-Up • Oran Bordwell • Oriana Sage • Rose Honey • Sarah Rooney • Sarah Wilson • Shelby Allison • Steven LaRose • Susan Webber • T Kurtz • Tami Leitz • Tyler Gulliford • Yelena Yunin

    Gallery-Hosts & Supporters

    Aaron & Angel Fiorini (Hill House Event Center) • Bobby Whittaker (The Laundry Building) • Crystal Via (Hillyard Built & Crystal Madsen Photography) • Daniel Dearth, Tina Schofield (Dr.D’s Treasures) • Dave & Bri Musser (The United Building, Bellwether) • Eric Owens (SOK Design) • Jaydra & Konner O’Neall, Shane Roman (Market Street Tattoo) • Joel Schroeder, Brandon Gibson (Derailer Coffee) • John & Melissa Niece (Vintage Mercantile) • Jon & Becca Meek (Destination Church) • Kelsey Johnson (KJ Pottery) • Kelly Hull (Big Sky Drinkery) • Laura Lambert-Booth, Jerelee Havermann (Market St Treasures) • Lindsey Yarnell (Representing Neon Moon) • Meranda Tylluan (Crazy Train Eatery) • Molly Hart, Will Burris (Red Dragon) • Niki Green Morse & Jack Green (Green’s Fresh Market) • Randy Artz (Blade’s Room) • Rebekah Miller (Pigasus Toys) • Scott Willegalle (Hillyard Bicycle) • Seth Miller (Bear Totem) • Tabatha Lowe (Yard Bird Tavern)

    Musicians

    Anthony Shirahama “Buddha Northwest” • Destiny Wallace “T. Dodger” • Victor Byrne • Patrick Piper • Curtiss G • Last Call For Daydreams • DIVINE • Strawberry Crush • Joanna Serenko • DJ Stitch • Riley Anderson “RCA”

    Community & Information Booths (Launch Event Special)
    Art Salvage • Best of Broadway • Creative Mornings • Global Credit Union • Sarah Dixit • CM Bingle • Spark Central • The Hive / Spokane Public Library • The ZONE • Visit Spokane • Washington Trust for Historic Preservation • Neighborhood Council / Community Assembly

  • Organized by Darya Pilram with collaboration of owners & property managers of Northeast PDA, Hillyard Variety Building and the Nebraska Building to bring vibrancy to the corridor featuring the work of:

    Alden Winser • Amanda Petersen • Caitlin Clawson • Carly Ellis • Emma Daniels • Emma Sheldon • Evan Lovell • Gwyn Pevonka • Innovation High School • Jana Bowman • Julia Lara • Leah Yand • Mary Tevlin • Mary Tovlin • Rose Honey

  • Thank you to the dedicated committee members who invested countless hours into shaping this special grant program, now available to businesses within the Hillyard Creative District.

    Find out more about the Facade Improvement Grant [here]. (Link coming soon)

  • Join the Team!

    Committee and Helping Hands:
    Bobby Whittaker • Joel Schroeder

    In Partnership with:
    Spokanopy • WSDOT • Northeast PDA • City of Spokane Parks and Recreation

  • We are grateful to the many individuals and organizations who have contributed their time, expertise, and advocacy to the Creative District process. Everything from helping us gain access to grants, writing letters of support for the Creative District application, connecting us to resources, or even just showing up to our meetings and being part of the discussion has made a difference.

    Community & City Partners

    • Jesse Bank — Northeast Public Development Authority

    • Jared Aranda — Northeast Public Development Authority

    • Mayor Lisa Brown — City of Spokane

    • Michael Cathcart — City Council, District 1

    • Jonathan Bingle — City Council, District 1

    • Josh Cleveland — Washington Trust for Historic Preservation

    • Breanne Durham — Washington Trust for Historic Preservation

    • Pollyanne Birge — Office of Neighborhood Services

    • Ryan Shea — City of Spokane Planning & Economic Development

    • Colin Quinn-Hurst — City of Spokane Planning & Economic Development

    • Jackie Johnsen — City of Spokane Planning & Economic Development

    • Steve MacDonald — Community & Economic Development

    • Amanda Beck — Community & Economic Development

    • Shannon Halberstadt — WA Department of Commerce

    • Ted Teske — Greater Spokane Inc.

    • Joey Gunning — Greater Spokane Inc.

    • Laura Johnson and Luke Tolley — Hillyard Neighborhood Council

    • Katie Patterson Larson — Art Salvage

    • Skyler Oberst — Spokane Arts

    • Marit Fischer — Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

    • Danny Parker — OnTrack Academy

    • Lisa Mattson — OnTrack Academy

    • Jene Ray — The Zone / Northeast Community Center

    • Dave Richardson — The Zone / Northeast Community Center

    Community Supporters
    Anne Carl (Rock Star Wheelers) • Bobby Whittaker (The Laundry Building) • Brian Via • Cassidy Tannehill • Chana Owens • Cristina Aranda • Gary Garberg, Barbara Burns, Tommy Heckler, Dave Snider, Molly Hart (Hillyard Heritage Museum Board) • Lane Abernathy • Marshall Peterson (Marmot Art Space) • Pia Hallenberg • Sarah Dixit

Hillyard Alliance

The Hillyard Alliance steering committee is developing a 501(c)(3) to provide structure, oversight, and long-term sustainability planning for Hillyard Creative District initiatives. Interested in joining the board? Email info@hillyardspokane.org and we will get you connected!

Coming Soon

President

Coming Soon

Secretary

Coming Soon

Treasurer