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    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
    Out of hibernation
    By Christina Whiting • February 4, 2026 1:30 am

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

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    Scrimshaw on a hippopotamus tooth by Conrad Field. Photo provided by Conrad Field
    Art has no bounds
    By Christina Whiting • January 7, 2026 1:30 am

    Homer man shares his passion for the natural world and creativity with the community.

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    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 Februrary through May 2026. Photo provided by the Pratt Museum
    Art on holiday
    By Christina Whiting • January 1, 2026 1:30 am

    Many of Homer’s art galleries and public art spaces are on break for the month of January and busy planning…

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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
    Creativity as connection
    By Christina Whiting • December 24, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    "The Frog Prince" is a work by Mira Featherstone, done in watercolor, ink and graphite with beading. Photo provided by Mira Featherstone
    Stepping outside the ordinary world
    By Christina Whiting • December 17, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    "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
    Art as play and meditation
    By Christina Whiting • December 10, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    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
    Art in time for the holidays
    By Christina Whiting • December 3, 2025 12:30 pm

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

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    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
    Handmade creations inspired by the natural world
    By Christina Whiting • November 19, 2025 8:30 pm

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

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    "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
    Deliberate compositions
    By Christina Whiting • November 12, 2025 12:30 pm

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

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    "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
    November First Friday
    By Christina Whiting • November 5, 2025 5:30 pm

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

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    "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
    Alchemizing nature into art
    By Christina Whiting • October 29, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Martha Colburn's video, "Day of Dutch," will screen as part of Bunnell Street Art Center's FilmJam on Nov. 1, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center
    Bunnell features October exhibits, film, calls for art
    By Christina Whiting • October 15, 2025 5:30 pm

    Visit the gallery this month for ongoing shows, One Seat Cinema, FilmJam25 and Bunnell Arts by Air.

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    "Katmai Bears" is a watercolor painting by Bruce Sink on display through October at Fireweed Gallery. Photo provided by Fireweed Gallery
    ‘An image that tells a story’
    By Christina Whiting • October 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Artist showcases Alaskan-themed landscape and wildlife watercolor paintings to benefit local food pantry.

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