Playwright Kate Rich was recently announced as one of two Homer artists to receive the 2025 Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship award from the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation and the Alaska State Council on the Arts. According to a Dec. 10 press release, the fellowship was established to further a message that Boochever — a […]
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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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On the Screen: ‘Knives Out 3’ truly a film for our times
I often feel the need to watch a film twice. The first go-around, I’m just trying to keep up with the plot, as one does, and there are inevitably small details I end up missing. I’m a big fan of small details, so I delight in finding them upon rewatching the movie I’ve just seen. […]
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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 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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‘To provoke thought and feeling’
Homer youth David Sims began altering garments as a way to make regular clothes fit him the way he prefers. This hobby has, over the past several years, grown into him making his own custom-designed clothing. “It started with just making clothes fit me the way I wanted because I was really into the baggier […]
Read MorePitcher Emmanuel Clase’s agent jumps out of MLB meeting to secure his $600K bond in sports betting scheme
NEW YORK — The agent for star Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase stepped out of an MLB players union meeting to make sure his high-profile client was free on bond in his sports betting conspiracy case Thursday. “I’m walking outside the room right now,” pro agent Kelvin Nova said over the phone during Clase’s arraignment […]
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 […]
Read MoreKenai students prepare to open ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Kenai Central High School students have been hard at work preparing for the opening night of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Friday, Nov. 14. Travis Lawson, KCHS science teacher and director of the drama department, said approximately 20 students have been rehearsing multiple times per week since September. The play, written by Shakespeare at the […]
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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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Art at every opportunity
On display at the Art Shop Gallery through October, “Currents” is an exhibit of acrylic water studies by Homer artist Pam Fraley. A wife, mother of five and member of the School of Visual Storytelling, Fraley works as a writer and illustrator. In addition to her literary creativity, she also works in the visual arts […]
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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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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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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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Alaska EDM festival ‘Sacred Acre’ returns for 4th year
As the air begins to chill and leaves begin to turn, fishermen return and tourism begin to slowly peter out of town, some on the Kenai Peninsula are preparing for the gradual autumnal processional toward winter hibernation. But for a certain set of the peninsula, the fun is just beginning as they prepare instead for […]
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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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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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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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Salmonfest to return for 15th year of fish, love and music
As the end of summer approaches, many on the Kenai Peninsula begin to awaken from the long, July stupor and prepare for Salmonfest. The annual event is not only a landmark tradition for many, but also helps sustain the critical work of many local conservation groups. According to their website, Salmonfest has donated more than […]
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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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Artist Tom Reed adds 10 local artists to iconic Homer wall mural
At the four-way intersection of Pioneer and Main Street in Homer, a long, off-white wall sits below the Nomar parking lot. Dark silhouettes of Homer’s iconic artists stand in stark relief against the backdrop, traced and painted by artist Tom Reed. Reed said he was working as a road surveyor in the 1980s when one […]
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Chamber hosts 6th annual Peony Celebration
In 2017, Homer received the official designation of the City of Peonies, honoring what was at that time around 20 peony farms in the area. Today, there are more than 25 peony farms, several which provide guided farm tours and workshops. Locals and visitors can find peony-themed murals and photo boards downtown, along with peonies […]
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Johnny B to perform ‘Rhythm of the North’ this weekend
This weekend, John Bushell (known locally by his performance name “Johnny B”) will host his final showing for the season of his original music and storytelling act “Rhythm of the North” at Pier One Theatre on the Spit. Bushell, a classically trained musician who attended the Berklee College of Music in the late 1970s, describes […]
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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, […]
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X̱’unei Lance Twitchell receives legislative citation
Alaska Native language expert X̱’unei Lance Twitchell was honored with a legislative citation at the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday. The award recognizes his work on revitalizing Alaska Native languages and various creative endeavors. A professor of Alaska Native Languages at the University of Southeast, Twitchell recently won an Emmy Award for his screenwriting of […]
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