A biologist, botanist, naturalist, environmental educator and artist, Conrad Field’s passion for the natural world is matched only by his passion for sharing it with others. This commitment to education, preservation and creativity manifests in his guiding local tours, lecturing on ships around the world, working as a seasonal biologist with the Kachemak Bay National […]
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Art on holiday
Many of Homer’s art galleries and public art spaces are on break for the month of January and busy planning their 2026 exhibits. Others are hosting events and activities and are open regular hours, providing an opportunity to stroll downtown, meet artists and enjoy the variety of mediums on display. Art Shop Gallery 202 W. […]
Read MoreCreativity as connection
A Homer artist working in a variety of mediums, June Denver’s creative outlets nurture both her creativity and her mental wellbeing. Working primarily in acrylic paint and oil pastel, Denver also occasionally dabbles in oil painting and sculpture. She paints on canvas, wood panels and driftwood in the way of reclaimed construction scrap and waste […]
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Stepping outside the ordinary world
Inspired by the Golden Age of Illustration, artist Mira Featherstone’s work is rooted in folklore and combines the fairytale worlds she read about as a child and the truths she has found in adulthood, as she paints about love and loss and imagination and yearning. “My biggest sources of inspiration are historical and include illustrators […]
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Art as play and meditation
On display at Grace Ridge Brewing, as part of a group of individuals showing work, are six acrylic paintings by community member John Sheipe. Inspired by the natural world around him, Sheipe’s paintings feature mushrooms, birds, dragonflies, frogs and more, painted in bright colors and often with a fantastical, other-worldly feel to them. Painted in […]
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Art in time for the holidays
The holiday season is here, and First Friday in December provides a great opportunity to see what local artists, makers and crafters have been up to. Enjoy a stroll downtown and meander through galleries and public art spaces to meet the artists and enjoy the wide variety of mediums on display. Art Shop Gallery 202 […]
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Handmade creations inspired by the natural world
When she was in grade three, Meriam Linder came up with the business name, “Wilderness Wonders” for a Yellow Pages ad activity in a class at school. In 1999, at the age of 17, she purchased that name as her official art business license and has been creating and selling her work as a full-time […]
Read MoreDeliberate compositions
A geologist, outdoor enthusiast, author and photographer, Taz Tally has been photographing the world around him for nearly the past 65 years. “Throughout the decades, I’ve used my photographic skills to capture and illustrate geologic and other natural history subjects, as well as to document my life,” he said. “Capturing my way through life encourages […]
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November First Friday
Enjoy a stroll downtown and into Homer’s galleries and public art spaces during First Friday where you can meet the artists and enjoy the wide variety of mediums on display. Art Shop Gallery 202 W. Pioneer Ave. Color and black-and-white photography by Taz Tally Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. Art Shop Gallery hosts an exhibit of […]
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Alchemizing nature into art
Homer metalsmith Carley Conemac is the creative force behind Stregas Moon Metal. Her latest body of work, “Kachemak Bay in Metal Clay: A Coastal Alchemy of Object and Wearable Arts” is currently on display at Homer Council on the Arts and showcases ocean-inspired silver adornments, natural items preserved in metal clay and transformed into jewelry. […]
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Bunnell features October exhibits, film, calls for art
During the month of October, Bunnell Street Arts Center hosts exhibits, residencies, live performances, film and community-wide calls for art. Exhibits and residencies Fairbanks-based printmaker Ethan Kayaaní Lauesen and Chilkat weaver Laine Rinehart are Bunnell’s exhibiting and artists-in-residence during the month of October. Kayaaní Lauesen’s show title, “Raven Stole the Stars, Raven Stole My Heart,” […]
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‘An image that tells a story’
“Stories of Alaska” is a body of watercolor paintings that depicts northern landscapes and wildlife and showcases artist Bruce Sink’s passion for nature. Featuring bears, boats, caribou, cranes, otters and others, all work in the exhibit is available by on-site silent auction bidding through the month of October, with proceeds being donated to Homer’s Community […]
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Art for an ocean life
A fourth-generation Alaskan, Rosemary “Rozzi” Redmond’s latest body of work celebrates life in, on and around the ocean. Her painting “Kachemak Capers” was inspired by watching marine life playing in local waters. “I’m certain that these animals are at times putting on a show for onlookers and it is simply thrilling to watch them,” she […]
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1st Friday of fall
Fall is in the air and Homer’s galleries and public art spaces showcase work by local and visiting artists. Stroll the galleries during First Friday, meet the artists and enjoy the wide variety of mediums on display. Art Shop Gallery 202 W. Pioneer Ave. “Summer Re-Cap” of work by Ashley Story, Dan Coe, Edson Knapp […]
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Inclusivity in art
Currently on display in the Homer Public Library’s Fireplace Reading Lounge is a body of artwork created by more than 20 local individuals and organized by RJ Nelson, a local community member, and Michael Gavillot, director of Homer’s Independent Living Center. Some of the pieces have been previously displayed in other community exhibits, while many […]
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Pushing boundaries
Pushing the boundary of traditional portraiture, Homer photographer Amaia Nicole Crain creates scenes that feature the human form, specifically women, and address social issues and injustices. “I have always been drawn to the human form, particularly women, and I am always looking to push beyond what is considered normal or decent, while still creating longing […]
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‘My season of originals’
Artist Felicity Jones Bechtel is well known in the community for her intricately detailed doodle drawings that incorporate scenes within scenes, as well as her watercolor paintings. This year, she has been expanding her creativity by delving into original acrylic painting, finding new joy in a new medium at a new time in her life. […]
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August First Friday
Summer is in full swing and Homer’s galleries and public art spaces are abuzz with local artists showcasing new and ongoing work. Stroll the galleries during First Friday, meet the artists and enjoy the wide variety of mediums on display. Art Shop Gallery 202 W. Pioneer Ave. “Finding New Joys,” acrylic paintings by Felicity Rae […]
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An exploration of curiosity
“Conglomerate,” a collection of mixed media work by Homer artist Ingrid McKinstry, features both new and earlier works done in a variety of techniques. “Originally, I planned to create all new work and expand on some techniques I’ve been experimenting with, but found I didn’t have the time or energy to devote to creating ten […]
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Budding flowers, budding art
“Simply Peonies” is the latest body of work by artist and peony farmer Gerri Martin. These oil paintings showcase the peony flowers, from the field to the vase, depicted in their variety of true-to-life vibrant colors. Martin’s exhibit coincides with the Homer Chamber of Commerce’s annual Homer Peony Festival that kicked off July 1, with […]
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July First Friday
Summer is in full swing, and Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate with new and ongoing exhibits. During First Friday, stroll the galleries, meet the artists and enjoy the variety of mediums on display. Art Shop Gallery 202 W. Pioneer Ave. “Postcards from Paradise: Homer Through the Lens,” photographs by Edson Knapp Opening Reception, […]
Read MoreFine art in invented spaces
For the past several years, longtime Anchor Point artist Dan Coe has been creating in a variety of mediums, from mixed media and digital imagery to painted signs and furniture. Eager to return to his passion for fine art acrylic painting, his latest pieces are represented in his exhibit, “Invented Spaces,” viewable at the Art […]
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Inspiring a multitude of imaginings
Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate summer with new and ongoing work and exhibits. Stroll the galleries, meet the artists and enjoy the variety of mediums on display. Art Shop Gallery 202 W. Pioneer Ave. “Invented Spaces,” acrylic paintings by Dan Coe Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. Art Shop Gallery presents “Invented Spaces,” acrylic paintings […]
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