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"A Moment of Peace Below the Surface" is an oil pastel piece on reclaimed driftwood by June Denver. Photo provided by June Denver

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Creativity as connection

Homer artist’s work nurtures her creativity and her mental wellbeing.

Daniel Craig (right), returning as Benoit Blanc, and Josh O'Connor are seen in this still from "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," released on Netflix on Dec. 12, 2025. (Promotional photo courtesy Netflix)

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On the Screen: ‘Knives Out 3’ truly a film for our times

I often feel the need to watch a film twice. The first go-around, I’m just trying to keep…

Artist Carla Klinker lays out nettles and nettle fiber in various stages of processing. Photo provided by Carla Klinker

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3 Homer artists awarded Rasmuson Foundation grants

The foundation recently named three local artists as 2025 Individual Artist Award recipients.

"The Frog Prince" is a work by Mira Featherstone, done in watercolor, ink and graphite with beading. Photo provided by Mira Featherstone

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Stepping outside the ordinary world

New local artist Mira Featherstone paints fairytale worlds based on her favorite folklore.

"Our Neighborhood Jay" is an acrylic painting by John Sheipe on display through December in his exhibit at Grace Ridge Brewing, alongside work by other Homer artists. Photo provided by John Sheipe

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Art as play and meditation

Local artist and musician showcases body of “fantastical” nature-themed work.

Homer Council on the Arts will host the annual Nutcracker Faire on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Homer Council on the Arts

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Art in time for the holidays

Check out what’s new in Homer’s galleries this month, starting on December First Friday.

Homer youth David Sims is photographed in his creative studio space where he customizes his own clothing. Photo provided by David Sims

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‘To provoke thought and feeling’

Homer youth alters garments to design customized clothing that is both eye-catching and provoking.

Homer resident Meriam Linder is photographed with her display of works at Ptarmigan Arts, where she is the newest co-op member. Photo provided by Meriam Linder

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Handmade creations inspired by the natural world

Longtime local artist Meriam Linder is the newest member to join Ptarmigan Arts co-op gallery.

"Tern Tern Tern," a photograph captured by Taz Tally in 2019, is one of several images on display through November in his solo exhibit at the Art Shop Gallery in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Taz Tally

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Deliberate compositions

Photographer Taz Tally “dove headlong” into digital photography as a young artist to capture nuance and texture in…

The cast of Kenai Central High School’s upcoming production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” pose for a photo on Nov. 6, 2025. The play will open on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Photo courtesy of Travis Lawson

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Kenai students prepare to open ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The play will premiere Friday at Kenai Central High School, with additional showings the following weekend.

"Reflections" is a watercolor painting by Michael Murray, one of several paintings by members of the Kachemak Bay Watercolor Society on display through November at Fireweed Gallery. Photo provided by Fireweed Gallery

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November First Friday

See annual exhibits, photography, watercolors and more in Homer’s galleries this month.

"The Angler Fish" is a handcrafted sterling silver brooch by artist Carley Conemac that features a silver clay angler fish and a Mexican fire opal inset, and is on display in Conemac's exhibit at Homer Council on the Arts through October. Photo provided by Carley Conemac

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Alchemizing nature into art

Homer metalsmith showcases body of work featuring natural treasures preserved in metal clay.

Uki, the walrus calf rehabilitated at Alaska SeaLife Center in August 2024 before being rehomed to SeaWorld Orlando, is photographed with an ASLC staff member on Aug. 7, 2024. Photo courtesy of Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center

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Alaska SeaLife Center walrus patient featured on PBS

The story of Uki, a walrus who was rehabilitated at the Alaska SeaLife Center in August 2023, was…