Stron Softi, Ketchikan,
Not for Sale Poster 1 Silver hand,
Silver Spooner Organ Grinder
A photographic poster
measuring 87 x 70 inches
All Alaska Juried Exhibition XXXII
On view May 2 through Sept. 14
Opening reception Friday, 6:30 pm, May 2
The All Alaska Juried Exhibition attracts works from the best Alaska artists. Each year a new juror is invited to bring fresh perspective to critiquing the works presented.
This year’s juror is Jari-Pekka Vanhala, curator Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki, Finland. Vanhala chose 67 works for exhibition from 573 pieces submitted by 177 artists. Of those, 31 are new contributors. Best of Show was awarded to Ketchikan artist, Stron Softi.
Circannual Rhythm,
Video Installation, 2003-2005
Circannual Rhythm:
Video Installation by Michael Joo
On view May 2 through Sept. 21
Opening reception 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 2
New York installation artist Michael Joo combines art with science to examine the complex relationship between technology, nature and spirituality. Joo was an artist-in-residence at the Anchorage Museum in 2007 and will install an exhibition featuring sculpture and video he created in Alaska in 2002.
The exhibition includes Circannual Rhythm, a video installation with imagery filmed in several locations across Alaska, which will occupy a 30-foot wall in Galleries 5 and 6. Admission to the opening reception of this exhibition is free.
Michael Joo gives a free slide lecture.
Fish and Fox by Ed Mighel.
Collagraph print on local glacier clay,
stained, glazed and fired
to cone 6 (2235 degrees Fahrenheit.
FromBeginning2End
2008 Children’s Gallery exhibition
On view June 15, 2008 through mid-May 2009
Opening reception 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 15
Storytelling has been a powerful form of human expression for centuries. From cave paintings and hieroglyphs to fairy tales and graphic novels, the telling of a story through symbol and imagery has captivated the imaginations of artists throughout the world.
FromBeginning2End, this season’s Children’s exhibition draws families into the art of the story. Contemporary Alaska artists present interactive environments in which to talk about art and explore the different ways artists tell stories. The artists’ works emphasize the power of visual images and symbols.
Featured artists include: Beth Blankenship, Daniel DeRoux, Rachelle Dowdy, Ed Mighell and Duke Russell.
Visitors of all ages are invited to step inside the story spaces. The artists’ work will be accompanied by a series of art activities for children including art making, reading and play acting.
