Free Events
Upcoming Events
Repair & Reuse Workshop: Activewear Knits
5:30 doors; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. guided workshop. Wednesday, March 20 — In-Person
Bring your lightweight base layers and leggings to Seed Lab for this repair workshop focused on hand-darning and machine-mending activewear knits. Free; Registration recommended. Arrive as...
Artist Talk: Vonnie Gaither
Noon. Thursday, March 21 — Online
Anchorage resident and lifelong Artist Vonnie Gaither talks about her work, inspiration and career. Vonnie is featured in the Black in Alaska short film currently...
(Sold Out) How To Survive Workshop: Basket Weaving with Baling Straps
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 — In-Person
Since 2012, Hawai'i-based artist Gaye Chan has foraged plastic baling straps and developed a weaving technique to make containers while learning a basic skill practiced...
Good Medicine Fire Ceremony
2 - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23 — In-Person
To mark the end of the Good Medicine exhibition and celebrate the Equinox there will be a fire ceremony on the Anchorage Museum lawn. Throughout...
Alaska Comic Workshop Session with Tadd Galusha
6 - 8 p.m. Saturday, March 23 — In-Person
Comic illustrator Tadd Galusha will give an instructional presentation and art demonstration, followed by time for individual portfolio reviews with a focus on honing the...
Zine Thing Flingding: 24 Hours of Making Zines
5 p.m - 5 p.m. Friday, April 5 - Saturday, April 6 — In-Person
In one 24-hour period, anyone who's ever dreamed of making their own zine can join Seed Lab for a variety of public workshops to do...
First Friday at the Anchorage Museum
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, April 5 — In-Person
Come and explore four floors of exhibitions and installations. Enjoy free admission to the galleries. Create with a local artist in the Art Lab. View...
Alaska Comic Artist Series: Creating Expressive Characters with Lucas Elliott
6 - 8 p.m. Friday, April 5 — In-Person
Join graphic novelist Lucas Elliott during First Friday as he shares his tips and tricks for creating characters that are full of life and expression....
Artist on the Floor: James Hart
6 - 8 p.m. Friday, April 5 — In-Person
Join visiting artist James Hart for an artist demo in the Anchorage Museum. Hart will have finished and unfinished artwork to share and will be...
"Safe Passage" Release with David Brame and G. Neri
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5 — In-Person
Join comic illustrator David Brame as he celebrates the release of Safe Passage, a young adult graphic novel written by G. Neri and illustrated by...
Planetarium Show: "Rapid Space Shorts"
6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 5 — In-Person
These quick planetarium experiences range from constellation tours of the night sky and cruising around the solar system to learning about light and the aurora...
Bank of America Museums on Us
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6 & noon - 6 p.m. Sunday, April 7
Bank of America cardholders enjoy one free museum general admission on the first weekend of the month with BoA credit or debit card and photo...
Zine Thing Flingding: 24 Hours of Making Zines
5 p.m - 5 p.m. Friday, April 5 - Saturday, April 6 — In-Person
In one 24-hour period, anyone who's ever dreamed of making their own zine can join Seed Lab for a variety of public workshops to do...
Bank of America Museums on Us
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6 & noon - 6 p.m. Sunday, April 7
Bank of America cardholders enjoy one free museum general admission on the first weekend of the month with BoA credit or debit card and photo...
(Sold Out) North by North presents "One With The Whale"
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 — In-Person
Join us for a free screening of the documentary feature film, "One With The Whale," directed by Peter Chelkowski, Jim Wickens and Yaari Walker. Doors open...
NORTH BY NORTH & ALASKA DESIGN FORUM PRESENT DEANNA VAN BUREN
7p.m. Wednesday, April 10 — In-Person
Hear from Deanna Van Buren, an award-winning architect and activist recognized internationally for her leadership in using architecture, design, and real estate innovations to address...
Repair & Reuse: Comic-Con Costume Making
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 — In-Person
Alaska’s very own Comic Con is coming up on April 27 & 28. Prepare by creating your own costume or repairing one you already own....
Vital & Creative: T-Shirt Yarn Crafts for ages 55+
1 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 — In-Person
This Earth Month, explore alternative uses for cotton t-shirts and scraps by learning how to make these materials into yarn. Once in yarn form, participants...
(Sold Out) How To Survive Workshop: Basket Weaving with Baling Straps
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25 — In-Person
Since 2012, Hawai'i-based artist Gaye Chan has foraged plastic baling straps and developed a weaving technique to make containers while learning a basic skill practiced...
How to Survive Artist Spotlight: Las Hermanas Iglesias
Noon. Thursday, April 25 — In-Person
Join us for a series of virtual talks/Q&A sessions with artists featured in How to Survive as they consider their practice in relation to climate...
Virtual Artist-in-Residence: Michaela Goade
4 - 5 p.m. Monday, April 29 — Online
Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Anchorage Museum virtual artist-in-residence Michaela Goade. Goade will answer questions about her art-making practice and do a...