Peter Sanburn

Peter Sanburn

From If Not Now, When? by Joshua Hissong

March 18, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

Joshua Hissong interviews Peter Sanburn about Spokane's arts and cultural scene and its potential for growth.

In this episode of If Not Now, When?, host Joshua Hissong sits down with Peter Sanburn, someone who’s been deeply involved in shaping Spokane’s arts and cultural scene through his work with organizations like Spokane Arts and the MAC. The conversation explores what makes Spokane special — from hidden gems and overlooked spots to the elements that define the city. Peter shares what drew him to Spokane and why he believes there’s still so much potential ahead, touching on the growth of the local food scene, arts community, and cultural landscape. They also dive into some of the bigger conversations happening in Spokane right now, including walkability, public art, and how the city can continue to grow while maintaining what makes it unique. For anyone interested in Spokane and where it’s headed, this is a conversation worth tuning into.

People in this episode

Host: Joshua Hissong

Guest: Peter Sanburn

Topics covered

  • arts
  • culture
  • local food scene
  • public art
  • city growth

Keywords

  • Spokane
  • arts
  • culture
  • local food
  • public art
  • walkability
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spokane Arts, MAC

Places: Spokane

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