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. […]
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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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3 Homer artists awarded Rasmuson Foundation grants
Three Homer artists were among 50 across Alaska named as 2025 Individual Artist Awardees. Brianna Allen, Carla Klinker and Karyn Murphy will each receive a $10,000 project grant to support short-term projects that contribute to their artistic development and practice. According to a Dec. 4 press release from the Rasmuson Foundation, the Individual Artist Awards […]
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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 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 […]
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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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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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Inspiration to create
The busy summer season is over, fall is here showing off its colors, and winter is well on its way. See what local and visiting artists have been inspired to create. Stroll Homer’s galleries and public art spaces during First Friday, meet many of these artists and enjoy the wide variety of mediums on display. […]
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‘A deep and ancient chord’
In a celebration of fiber and textile artists of the southern Kenai Peninsula, Homer Council on the Arts hosts “Fabricated: A Fiber Arts Showcase.” On display through September, the exhibit features more than 40 individual pieces of work by more than 20 artists. Both whimsical and practical artworks are on display and include wall hangings, […]
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Homer ‘OPENS’ itself to annual Burning Basket project
Hundreds gathered on the shore of the Homer Spit at Mariner Park on Sunday, Sept. 7, for the autumnal tradition of the Burning Basket. Created by artist and activist Mavis Muller, the annual impermanent art project is supported by a close group of volunteers, described by Muller as the Volunteer Art Department. “We’re kind of […]
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Alaska World Arts Festival returns for 7th year
Sally Oberstein is no stranger to the arts. As a writer, she has published novels and directed her own original plays. The last handful of years, she’s wrangled both children and adults as director of Homer’s beloved and iconic annual winter production of “The Nutcracker,” as well as written, directed and produced “Cosmic Hostel,” a […]
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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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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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Homer’s art scene heads into fall
Like the fireweed blooming in fields around town, Homer Council on the Arts’ activities are bursting onto the scene for all to enjoy. Broadway Bootcamp Performance By introducing material from Broadway productions, Homer’s annual Broadway Bootcamp provides students with the opportunity to process and express complex emotions through character development and performance. This week, students […]
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Arts council presents annual awards
Homer Council on the Arts presented their arts awards to seven community members during their annual meeting last Saturday, July 19. The awards were presented by HCOA Board President Sherry Robinson, Board Vice President Jim Anderson, Marketing Coordinator Jenna Gerrety and Executive Director Scott Bartlett. Homer High School student Marina Co was awarded Youth Artist […]
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Aging Gracefully: Keep playing
In my bullet journal I’ve been writing down quotes to inspire me in my attempt to age gracefully. My favorite so far comes from George L. Knapp, written in 1908: “We do not so much quit playing because we grow old, as grow old because we quit playing.” Yeah, that’s the saying that might show […]
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