In support of International Women’s Day on March 8, Homer’s own Bella Luna events continue this month. Two First Friday events highlight women’s art, “Megafloat” at the Homer Council on the Arts and a celebration of women’s art, music and poetry at Latitude 59.

“Helping Others” might also be a theme of this month’s art, with decorated ceiling tiles going on display at Captain’s Coffee, a fund-raiser for Hospice of Homer. The Max Haggerty Art Show continues at Ptarmigan Arts, part of an ongoing effort to raise money for Max’s double-lung transplant.

Bunnell Street Gallery

“A Gathering.” Sculpture by Anchorage artist Sheila Wyne.

5:30-8 p.m., First Friday Reception; 6:30 p.m., talk. Through March.

Anchorage artist Sheila Wyne presents a collection of assemblages featuring found objects and poetic concepts. Anchorage poet Bruce Farnsworth contributes an essay about Wyne’s work with her show.

Captain’s Coffee

“Hospice of Homer Ceiling Tile Exhibit.”

First Friday Reception, 5-7 p.m. Through March.

Ceiling tiles purchased and decorated as a fund-raiser for Hospice of Homer go on display this week. A “tile in progress” painting is part of Friday’s reception.

Fireweed Gallery

“Self Portraits,” work by multiple artists.

First Friday Reception, 5-7 p.m. Through March.

A multi-media, multi-artist show of self-portraits examines “the essence of self, nontraditional portraits that are expressions of how you see yourself and how others view you.”

Homer Council on the Arts

“Megafloat,” photography and text by Joanna McDonald.

5-7 p.m., First Friday Reception. Through March.

Scottish photographer Joanna McDonald presents pictures and text explaining Megafloat, a project she did in Kaiso, Uganda, to help women in a fishing community design and make lifejackets using local materials.

Latitude 59

First Friday Reception, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

One of Homer’s oldest coffee shops holds a celebration Friday night of women’s music and poetry surrounded by a display of women’s art.

Picture Alaska

5-7 p.m. First Friday Reception.

Picture Alaska has no formal artist reception, but features new work by James Buncak and new art glass, blown and hand sculptured by New Mexico artist Al Leedom.  

Ptarmigan Arts

“Visions of the Winged World,” photography, painting and sculpture by Mossy Kilcher.

5-7 p.m. First Friday reception. Through April 18.

Mossy Kilcher’s show examines the beauty and spirit of local songbirds.

“My lifetime passion has always been to help make the bird visible through art, song and story,” Kilcher said.

The Max Haggerty Art Fund-raiser continues, with new works donated by local artists.