Mike Gates of Ketchikan has his picture taken by friend Dan Dawson in front of his self portrait at the Alaska Positive juried photography exhibit at the Alaska State Museum during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Gates received an Award of Recognition for his self portrait. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mike Gates of Ketchikan has his picture taken by friend Dan Dawson in front of his self portrait at the Alaska Positive juried photography exhibit at the Alaska State Museum during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Gates received an Award of Recognition for his self portrait. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Gallery Walk 2019

Perfect weather makes for a perfect night out on the town.

Juneau turns out for Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.


• Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at mpenn@juneauempire.com. Follow our Instagram at @Juneau.Life.


Iris Korhonen-Penn, right, talks with friends Mike Hekkers and Di Johnson about her work at the Alaska Positive juried photography exhibit at the Alaska State Museum during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Korhonen-Penn of Juneau received an Award of Recognition for her set of four pictures. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Iris Korhonen-Penn, right, talks with friends Mike Hekkers and Di Johnson about her work at the Alaska Positive juried photography exhibit at the Alaska State Museum during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Korhonen-Penn of Juneau received an Award of Recognition for her set of four pictures. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Members of Vox Borealis perform at the Alaska State Library, Archives, and Museum Building during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Members of Vox Borealis perform at the Alaska State Library, Archives, and Museum Building during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Crystal Worl greets people during her opening at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Crystal Worl greets people during her opening at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau residents take in the decorated window display at REACH during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau residents take in the decorated window display at REACH during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Breckett Davidson, 5, handles the toy collection at Nana’s Attic during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Breckett Davidson, 5, handles the toy collection at Nana’s Attic during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Nancy Barnes leads the Yees ku.oo Dancers in a song on Front Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Nancy Barnes leads the Yees ku.oo Dancers in a song on Front Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residents walk Front Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residents walk Front Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residents walk Seward Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residents walk Seward Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Rick Clair is greeted by friends while showing his latest work at Annie Kaill’s during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Rick Clair is greeted by friends while showing his latest work at Annie Kaill’s during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Members of Vox Borealis perform at the Alaska State Library, Archives, and Museum Building during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Members of Vox Borealis perform at the Alaska State Library, Archives, and Museum Building during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Glo Ramirez, right, poses for a picture with Grace Corrigan during Ramirez’s show at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Glo Ramirez, right, poses for a picture with Grace Corrigan during Ramirez’s show at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Liz Saya shows her paintings at Centennial Hall during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Liz Saya shows her paintings at Centennial Hall during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Adelie McMillian, right, Lydia Powers, center, and Dominique Morley, all members of figure skating team, serve trays of treats to visitors to the Senate Building during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Adelie McMillian, right, Lydia Powers, center, and Dominique Morley, all members of figure skating team, serve trays of treats to visitors to the Senate Building during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Resident fill the main floor of the Senate Building during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Resident fill the main floor of the Senate Building during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Napkin Art Contest contenders at the Triangle Bar during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Napkin Art Contest contenders at the Triangle Bar during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Members of the Bell Bell Bell sing at Kindred Post during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Members of the Bell Bell Bell sing at Kindred Post during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residents walk Front Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residents walk Front Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Walter Soboleff, left, sings with the Yees ku.oo Dancers on Front Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Walter Soboleff, left, sings with the Yees ku.oo Dancers on Front Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Members of Flutatious perform at Heritage Coffee during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Members of Flutatious perform at Heritage Coffee during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residents walk Seward Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residents walk Seward Street during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dan DeRoux, right, talks with visitors to his “Power Flowers” exhibit at Salt during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dan DeRoux, right, talks with visitors to his “Power Flowers” exhibit at Salt during Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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