Work on a second “Weaving Our Pride” robe, the works of a dozen artists from the past 15 years of a wilderness program and a local artist whose works include cardboard heads are part of this month’s First Friday.
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council: “Voices of the Wilderness,” 350 Whittier St., Juneau Arts & Culture Center, 4-7 p.m.
A collection of artwork created by a dozen artists over the last 15 years, inspired by their time in the Alaska Voices of the Wilderness Artist in Residency program. Opening reception during First Friday. Exhibit will be on display through Oct. 26.
Exhibit up through the month.
Zach Gordon Youth Center: Weaving Our Pride Community Robe, with Lily Hope and Mentor Weavers, 396 Whittier St., 4-7 p.m.
Weaving of the second “Weaving our Pride” Dancing Blankets, with first available to try on. The mentor artists are at the robe every week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., working side by side with any youth and adults who want to help. The two finished robes will be permanently housed at ZGYC, worn by youth only for events like Pride, Celebration, graduations, and Native and non-Native festivities.
Project ongoing through the month.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum: Yéil Koowú Átx’i Khaa Sháade Nákhx’i Yán Sákw Jeeyís: Ravenstail Regalia for Future Leaders, 114 W. 4th St., 4-6 p.m.
Summer exhibition Yéil Koowú Átx’i Khaa Sháade Nákhx’i Yán Sákw Jeeyís: Ravenstail Regalia for Future Leaders is still on display through Oct. 19th. Museum store will also feature vintage items including glass bottles, Juneau Volunteer Fire Department 100-year commemorative belt buckles, and salmon derby pins, plus in-the-rough garnets and other local rocks for sale. Also available are a variety of white DIY art masks to paint or decorate free of charge. You can keep the mask or put it in museum’s Free Little Art Gallery.
Exhibit up through the month.
Marie Drake Planetarium: The Universe, 1415 Glacier Ave., 5:30-7 p.m.
Explore the universe with new digital projector and see short full-dome movies on 30-foot dome. Questions welcome. Suitable for all ages.
First Friday opening only.
Sealaska Heritage Institute: First Friday Mini Artist Market, 105 Heritage Way, Walter Soboleff Building, 4:30-7 p.m.
Demonstrating artist Rudy Isturis, a Tlingit multi-medium Juneau artist, uses materials such as silver, copper, ivory and lapidary. He strives to create items “that speak of Alaska’s beauty, history, inspirational settings, nature, and its people.” Also featured at the event are Sydney Johnson, owner of “Shaitlo.ink,” with her Northwest coast Formline design painted items (canvases, jewelry boxes, wooden plaques, etc.) and beaded artwork; Leilani Knight, owner of “Leilani’s Creative Creations,” with her accessories made with Alaska’s natural resources; and Renee Tl’aagunk Culp, owner of “Sugar Bear Alaskan Treasures,” presenting her Southeast Alaska-style jewelry including trade beads, abalone, mother of pearl with copper and silver. Free admission to the Nathan Jackson Gallery and Exhibit with Northwest Coast Art in its many forms, as well as information about Alaskan Native culture and its heritage. At the Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus, across from the Walter Soboleff Building, metal and wood artists will be working on their art.
First Friday opening only.
Hearthside Books and Toys: Eric Forrer, 2 Marine Way, Ste. 119, 5-7 p.m.
Eric will be signing his latest book, “Waiting for the Weather.”
First Friday opening only.
Drip Drop Wonder Shop: Quinton Woolman Morgan, singer/songwriter, 220 Front St., 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Vocalist Quinton Woolman Morgan performs a live set. The shop will remain open until 7 p.m.
First Friday opening only.
The Pottery Jungle: BeWilder Creative, Uliana — ceramicist, 223 Seward St., 4-8 p.m.
Uliana from BeWilder Creative will show her pottery inspired by mountains, aviation, outdoor adventure and sunny days. Uliana is a private pilot, engineer and potter currently living in Juneau. Works include mugs, bowls and plates, decorated with mountains, airplanes, and bright yellow glazes.
First Friday opening only.
Annie Kaill’s Gallery: Kelsey Fagan, Watercolor and Ink Visual Artist, 124 Seward St., 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Kelsey Fagan of Elevate Art Studio in Juneau will release her latest collection, “Quiet Rewards : Awakening to Delight,” weaving original text into vibrant watercolor and ink.
First Friday opening only.
Rookery Cafe: Jacob Higgins, 111 Seward St., 4-7 p.m.
Local artist Jacob Higgins and his collection of cardboard creature heads. Also featured will be his scale oil paintings and gallery of pencil curiosities.
Exhibit up through the month.
Barnaby Brewing Company: K. Hoke Contemporary, 165 Shattuck Way, 4-8 p.m.
Kelsey Martin of K.Hoke Contemporary showcases watercolor series of new originals from beloved Juneau locations.
Exhibit up through the month.
Alaska Robotics Gallery: ReccaShay Studios and Sundew Print, 134 N. Franklin St., 4:30-7 p.m.
“Southeast Summer” has all new works from both Sundew Print: “Boots of One’s Own” is a collection of relief prints focused on brown bears, our relationship with them, and the wild they inhabit; and ReccaShay Studios‘ “Cabin Fever” includes gouache paintings of all the little moments hiking to and from Juneau’s cabins.
Exhibit up through the month.
Devil’s Club Brewing Company: Ashley McMichael — Painter, 100 N. Franklin St., 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Works by local painter Ashley McMichael.
Exhibit up through the month.
Kindred Post: Summer Christiansen, Postcard Poems, 145 S. Franklin St., 4:30-7 p.m.
Summer A.H. Christiansen is a queer, neurodivergent writer and educator who’s spent her life in Alaska, living on the unceded land of the T’aaḵu Kwáan and A’akw Kwáan. Her writing has appeared in places like Bell Anthologies, Silver Rose Magazine, Tidal Echoes, Alaska Women Speak, and Drizzle Review. She’s been teaching for over 10 years, working with students from kindergarten to university freshmen. For First Friday people can bring a poem already written or create one at the event with a variety of words, stickers, stamps and postcards to work with. Mail services are not available during special events.
First Friday opening only.
Juneau Artists Gallery: Customer Appreciation Sale and Ella Johnson-Bentley retirement, 175 S. Franklin St., Ste. 111, Senate Building, 4:30-7 p.m.
Annual “Customer Appreciation Sale” Oct. 1-5, with First Friday gathering. Sale also honors retiring artist Ella Johnson-Bentley with featured wall of her beaded creations.
Exhibit up through the month.
