NORTHERN EDGE CRAFTWORKS: ABE WYLIE
The Canvas Gallery
223 Seward Street
Reception: 4:30–7 p.m.
This is the first public showing of Northern Edge Craftworks, which creates sustainably sourced, live-edge home furnishings handcrafted in Alaska,” according to its Facebook page. Juneau artist Abe Wylie will also have an installation on display.
FEATURED ARTIST: RICHARD ZAGARS
JAHC Gallery
Juneau Arts & Culture Center
Reception: 4:30–7 p.m.
Local painter Richard Zagars will exhibit a show called “A Journey from Salt Water to Summit.”
FEATURED ARTIST: SUZANNE DI FRANCIA
Juneau Artists Gallery
175 S. Franklin St.
Reception: 4:30-8 p.m.
Suzanne di Francia will be the featured artist for the July Friday event and the month of July. Suzanne’s current focus is her interLace technique of blending lovely hand-dyed silk, lace and yarns into a fiber art collage for her one-of-a-kind wearables. Suzanne recently relocated to Juneau from Homer and is looking forward to showing her work and meeting everyone at our First Friday event. Great treats will be provided!
FEATURED ARTIST RENEE CULP AND FREE ADMISSION TO THE 2016 JURIED ART SHOW
Walter Soboleff Building
105 S. Seward St.
Reception: 4:30-8 p.m.
Sealaska Heritage Institute and the Sealaska Heritage Store will offer free admission to the 2016 Juried Art Show in the Nathan Jackson Gallery of the Walter Soboleff Building, and will host Tlingit artist Renee Culp (Klagunk) in the lobby. Culp, of Sugar Bear Alaskan Treasures, creates Southeast Alaska wearable art using traditional and contemporary materials. With her business partner, Haida artist Kathleen Rado (Dune), Culp creates jewelry made from materials including jade, abalone, copper, silver, shell, crystals, bone, pearls, turquoise, and historic trade beads. During the First Friday reception, SHI will also offer free admission to the clan house, Shuká Hít.
FEATURED ARTIST: ILLUSTRATOR MARISA MCCONKIE
Coppa
917 Glacier Ave., #102
Reception: 4-6 p.m.
Come see “Lost & Found,” an exhibition of characters inspired by found photographs and the artist’s imagination. Found photographs are moments lost in time; they’re incomplete and they have a history, a story. Marisa McConkie’s illustrations try to capture that essence of a story, a person, immortalized on paper. These characters have stories to tell; they’re hazy and quiet like they’re asleep, and maybe a little lonely, but they’re also alive. To find out more about Marisa, go to www.marisamcconkie.com.
FEATURED ARTIST: CHRISTINE M. KLEINHENZ
Senate Mall, first floor, far left
245 Marine Way
4-8 p.m.
Ooak will feature local artist Christine M. Kleinhenz, who has recently created a series of Alaska-themed block prints. Christine hopes to share her love of the outdoors through her nature-inspired works. All first editions will be framed. T-shirts of certain prints will also be available. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
WORLD LOVE: A BENEFIT
The Taqueria
175 S. Franklin Street
Reception: 5-9 p.m.
World Love is a benefit featuring photography, textiles, and curios made or collected by Yasmine Habash and Rosie Ainza. Join us for art music, and collectibles from around the world to benefit the Agape Hope Children’s Center in Nairobi, Kenya and the Tamang family of Thangchap, Nepal. Starting at 7 p.m., Alaskan Scorcher will showcase your favorite Ska, Rocksteady, Psych, and Soul.
FEATURED ARTIST: MARI DIEUMEGARD
Annie Kaill’s
244 Front St.
Reception: 4:30-8 p.m.
Our featured artist for July 2016 will be Mari Dieumegard, who will show original artwork. Mari’s paintings are a mix of oil pastels and acrylic paintings in narrative style — each painting tells a story. Her subject matter includes the outdoors, children, and people at play. For more information visit www.anniekaills.com.
Featured artist: Amanda Filori
KTOO
360 Egan Drive
Reception: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Amanda Filori, an Alaskan artist, lighting technician and mother, will continue to exhibit her current works, “Blues Obsession” at KTOO. Hosting a radio show on KRNN for the past two years has inspired her to create a body of work showcasing some of her favorite musicians. You will see portraits of Nina Simone, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sonny Boy Williamson and many more.
One of Suzanne di Francia’s interlace works of art. di Francia is the featured artist at the Juneau Artists Gallery for July First Friday. Courtesy photo
Raven Rattle by Art ‘Bugs’ Nelson, part of Sealaska Heritage Institute’s 2016 Juried Art Show on view at the Walter Soboleff Building through September. Photo by Brian Wallace.
