Contemporary Arts Alliance (CAA) is a Spokane-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to engage a diverse audience in the arts by bringing high-quality regional, national, and international contemporary art to the Inland Northwest.

Since its inception in 1995, CAA has brought an array of artistic programs to the Inland Northwest including international acoustic artists, visual and installation art exhibits, contemporary dance, and film.

Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF) is a presentation of CAA. Since 1999, SpIFF has screened international and independent features, documentaries, and short films.


Director

Pete Porter


Treasurer

Karen Leinen


Technical Director

Tom Dineen


Marketing Director

Philippe Valle


Volunteer Coordinator

Aaron Spicklemire


Development Director

Pete Porter


Filmmakers Liaison

Misty Shipman, Alena Schoonmaker


Jury Coordinator

Frances Grace Mortel


Board of Directors

Drew Ayers
Tom Dineen
Karen Leinen
Chase Ogden
Pete Porter
Brandon Smith
Aaron Spickelmire
Philippe Valle
Frances Grace Mortel

Directors Emeriti

Adam Boyd
Robert Glatzer
Chase Ogden
Drew Ayers
Leslie Ronald
Alena Schoonmaker
Kendra Ann Sherrill