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Gary Lyon, one of the original founders of the Ptarmigan Arts co-op seen here painting a pair of sandhill cranes during the 2024 Ready Set Art fundraiser, will be participating again in this year’s event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Grace Ridge Brewing in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Delcenia Cosman/Homer News

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Homer fundraiser emphasizes art under pressure, for a purpose

Artists look to beat the clock for Ready, Set… ART! Saturday at Grace Ridge Brewing

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Storyknife Writers Retreat participants in May 2024 included Holly Zadra, Bea Chang, Lana Perez, Rena Priest, Hannah Markley and Sandra Jackson-Opoku.

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Storyknife Writers Retreat offers women a creative space on Cook Inlet

Writers at all stages of their careers stay in private cabins surrounded by Alaska’s expansive landscape

Homer Council on the Arts will host a two-day mosaic workshop with Cindy Nelson on April 18 and April 25, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Homer Council on the Arts

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April art happenings

Homer’s art scene is bursting with opportunities to enjoy performances and workshops this month.

“Story of a Head” by Tamara Burgh is a MokaHanga woodblock work in progress. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center

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Art all month long

New artists and exhibits are showcased in Homer throughout the month of April, beginning First Friday.

Ed Berg will be awarded the Lifelong Learner Award at the Homer Public Library’s annual Celebration of Lifelong Learning on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Taz Tally

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Celebrating lifelong learning

The annual event, recognizing community members’ dedication to learning and sharing knowledge, will be held Saturday.

“Lovely Loon” is a glass mosaic created by Homer artist Carole Miller, newest member of the Ptarmigan Arts gallery co-op. Photo provided by Carole Miller

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Ideas come to life

Homer mosaic artist debuts her work as the newest member of Ptarmigan Arts.

“Are We Listening” is a 2024 installation piece created by Wisconsin artist Rebecca Carlton. Photo courtesy Rebecca Carlton

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Art collective fosters climate awareness

A group of nationally recognized artists will gather in Homer in March to share their passion for printmaking,…

Ptarmigan Arts hosts their annual Cabin Fever exhibit featuring work by gallery members, including glass mosaics by their newest member, Carole Miller. Photo provided by Ptarmigan Arts

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March First Friday

As we shift ever closer to spring, creativity abounds and Homer galleries and art spaces showcase work by…

Numerous local artists are exhibiting works in a variety of mediums in Homer Council on the Arts' annual Members Show, on display at the gallery through February. Photo by Christina Whiting

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An exhibit that feels like home

Homer Council on the Arts hosts their annual Members Show, featuring work by emerging and established local artists.

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Expression of mystery and psyche

A new Homer artist displays her paintings and ink drawings at the Homer Public Library through March.

Art Shop Gallery owner Joell Restad (left) and former longtime gallery owner Karin Marks (right) pose for a photo in front of the gallery sign on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy Taz Tally

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Celebrating a local legacy

The Art Shop Gallery has been a staple of the Homer art community since 1992 and is now…

Yup'ik storytellers Quentin Simeon (left) and Amber Webb (right) are Bunnell Street Arts Center's February Artists-in-Residence and will be creating a stop-motion animation. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center

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Out of hibernation

Homer’s art scene returns in full force for February First Friday.

A Homer Public Library patron checks out a stack of books from this year's Lit Lineup list. Photo by Christina Whiting

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The return of Homer’s asynchronous book club

Lit Lineup, the Homer Public Library’s annual community reading program, debuts this year’s book list.