Many of Homer’s art galleries and public art spaces are on break for the month of January and busy planning their 2026 exhibits. Others are hosting events and activities and are open regular hours, providing an opportunity to stroll downtown, meet artists and enjoy the variety of mediums on display.
Art Shop Gallery
202 W. Pioneer Ave.
Next monthly exhibit will be April
Gallery hours Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Art Shop Gallery will host their next monthly exhibit in April. Until then, they are open during regular hours, Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the gallery online at artshopgallery.com.
Bunnell Street Arts Center
106 W. Bunnell Ave.
Closed for the month of January
Bunnell Street Arts Center will be closed for the month of January. Visit the gallery online at bunnellarts.org.
Fireweed Gallery
475 E. Pioneer Ave.
Closed for the month of January
Fireweed Gallery will be closed for the month of January. Visit the gallery online at fireweedgallery.com.
Grace Ridge Brewing
870 Smoky Bay Way
Photography and pen and ink drawings by Steven Natanson
Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m.
Grace Ridge Brewing presents Homer photographer and artist Steven Natanson. Inspired by the stunning sunsets and sunrises in his home state of New Mexico, as well as Alaska’s rugged wilderness he experiences when visiting family, Natanson strives to share the raw and untamed beauty of these places through his photography. Also on display in this exhibit are a series of hand-drawn mazes, his passion for creating them stemming from their intricate and complex nature, as Natanson sees to be like the human heart. Through his art, he aims to create a therapeutic experience for both himself and those viewing the work. Each maze he creates is a journey of twists and turns, representing the inner workings of our hearts. With the belief that the process of navigating his mazes can offer a sense of mindfulness and reflection, leading to a deeper understanding of ourselves, Natanson shares his maze of emotions, inviting viewers to explore the depths of the heart together. Find his work online at Steven-natanson.pixels.com.
Grace Ridge Brewing’s 2026 lineup includes: February, Jen Luton and Ryan Burnard of the Alaska Rug Company; March, Renee McConnohie gouache and pen and ink; April, Reanna Eller; May, Michelle Morton; June, Cole Rickert drawings; July, Jen DePesa paintings; August, Turea Grice pastel work; September, John Winters paintings; October, Daniel Dobrosielsed; November and December still to be confirmed. Grace Ridge Brewing hosts their Second Saturday Market on Saturday, Jan. 10, 3-6 p.m. The brewery is open Monday to Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1-8 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-7 p.m. Open New Years Day, noon to 7 p.m.
Homer Council on the Arts
355 W. Pioneer Ave.
No exhibit in January
Gallery hours Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
Homer Council on the Arts takes a break from hosting an exhibit for the month of January but maintains regular hours, Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. for event ticket sales and general information. HCOA’s 2026 art exhibit lineup includes: February, HCOA Members mixed media; March, Chelsea Carpenter textiles; April, Annual Jubilee mixed media; May, Corrina Parlyar photography; June, to be confirmed; July, Kathleen Schlabach paintings; August, Kathy Morton multimedia; September, Holly Dickinson paintings; October, Sarah Sims ceramics; November and December, Annual Fun With 5x6x7 mixed media. Learn more about HCOA’s ongoing and upcoming classes, workshops and performances online at homerart.org.
Homer Public Library
500 Hazel Ave.
Art exhibits
Library hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Friends of the Homer Public Library host exhibits in the library’s Fireplace Lounge. January through March, see photography and digital drawings by Joella Clove. In April through June, Taz Tally and Christina Whiting’s “Meander to Mustang,” photography from their 2024 Nepal trek, will be on display. In July through September, view Jim Lavrakas’ “Kachemak Bay 180°: The View from My Deck,” a collection of glacial photos. FHL’s next open call for Art in the Library will go out in August with submissions due the first week of September.
Pier One Theatre
332 E Pioneer Ave.
2026 Winter Performances
Pier One Theatre’s 2026 Winter Line-Up includes Second Sunday Shakespeare, 1-4 p.m. at the Silver Lining Café in the Homer Senior Center: Jan. 11, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; Feb. 8, “Romeo and Juliet”; March 8, “Richard II”; April 12, “Much Ado About Nothing”; May 10, “Pericles.”
Are you a critical reader with a keen appetite for content discussion? Think you have a finger on the pulse of what Pier One audiences would like to see/participate in? Director Jennifer Norton is seeking volunteers to join her play-review advisory committee, committing to read and provide feedback on around 10 plays in consideration for the upcoming season. If you are interested or want more information, contact Jennifer at jennifer@pieronetheatre.org. Learn more about Pier One Theatre at pieronetheatre.org.
Pratt Museum
3779 Bartlett St.
Next featured exhibit will open February
The Pratt Museum will be closed through Jan. 4. Their next exhibit will run Feb. 6 through May 15, “50 years of Limited Entry: The Closing of Alaska’s Salmon Commons.” This thought-provoking exhibit by the Kodiak Maritime Museum will examine the conditions that spurred the creation of the Limited Entry Program, the effects it had on Alaska’s fishermen and fishing communities over the past half century, and recent proposals to address unintended consequences of the program. Plan to join the Pratt for the exhibit opening, Friday, Feb. 6, 4-6 p.m.
In addition to the “50 years of Limited Entry” exhibit, the museum’s 2026 exhibits will include “In a Time of Change: Boreal Forest Echoes,” a collaborative environmental arts-humanities-science program featuring the work of artists, writers and educators from across the state, on display May 22 through Sept. 20. More information is available at itoc.alaska.edu/itoc-boreal-echoes/. From Sept. 25 to Dec. 31, the museum will hosts “Entangled & Ingested” by Dr. Katherine Owens. Owens’ practice repurposes unrecyclable film plastic into portraits of animals harmed by plastic pollution, drawing attention to the devastating impact of waste on ecosystems and species. The labor-intensive process of stitching plastic to canvas embodies the tension between fragility and resilience. Learn more at katowens.com/entangled-and-ingested-kuhn-et-al-2015/. Visit the museum online at prattmuseum.org.
Ptarmigan Arts
471 E. Pioneer Ave.
Featured artist exhibits on hold until March
Gallery hours Monday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ptarmigan Arts will be taking a break from extended First Friday hours during the months of January and February, but will still be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Looking forward, among other events still being planned, Ptarmigan will host their annual Ptarmigan Kids Show through the month of April and their annual Ready, Set, Art! fundraiser for their scholarship fund one weekend in April, to be confirmed, at Grace Ridge Brewing. Visit the gallery online at ptarmiganarts.com.
The Dean Gallery
40374 Waterman Road
January “Open Studio”
Open 5-7 p.m.
The Dean Gallery is family-owned and features contemporary art by M’fanwy, Ranja and Jeff Dean. On First Friday, the gallery will host an open studio where visitors can see M’fanwy’s intricately carved wood panels, Ranja’s bronze sculptures and drawings and Jeff’s metal and wood wall art and bronze sculptures. There will also be an opportunity to see progress of Jeff’s metal art commission for a home in South Carolina. Visit them online at deangallery.com.
Rope art created by Jen Luton and Ryan Burnard of the Alaska Rug Company will be exhibited at Grace Ridge Brewing in February 2026 in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Grace Ridge Brewing
“Snow-Capped Mountains at Sunrise” is a photograph by Steven J. Natanson, on display at Grace Ridge Brewing in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Steven Natanson
Homer Council on the Arts invites active members to submit artwork to the February HCOA Members’ show, with applications accepted Jan. 5-31. Photo courtesy Homer Council on the Arts
The Pratt Museum will host a new special exhibit from the Kodiak Maritime Museum, titled “50 Years of Limited Entry – The Closing of Alaska’s Salmon Commons,” on display February through May 2026. Photo provided by the Pratt Museum
The family-owned Dean Gallery hosts an open studio during January First Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Jeff Dean
