ANCHORAGE MUSEUM'S WINTER MARKETPLACE GOES ONLINE THIS YEAR

POLAR BAZAAR 2020 VIRTUAL MAKER FAIR HAPPENS NOV. 13-30

November 13, 2020

ANCHORAGE, AK – The Anchorage Museum presents its first virtual Polar Bazaar, an online winter marketplace presenting a curated mix of dozens of handmade products, Friday, Nov. 13 through Monday, Nov. 30. Online shoppers who purchase items from Polar Bazaar contribute to Alaska's vibrant community of makers and artists while helping the Anchorage Museum continue to deliver rich and varied programs.

The museum carefully selected Alaska artists and makers working in varied media who create distinctly Northern hand-crafted items, including fiber art, jewelry, wearables, photography, art prints, ceramics, soaps and edibles. Participating artists and makers include: Michelle Pearson Glass, Northern Knots Macrame, V Rae Art, Fun-Tiques by Dee and The Alaska Mad Scientist, Bering Sea Jewelry Co., 10 Cups of Tea, Art by Hailey Morgan, Bearberry Designs, Redoubt Tiles, FireBear Designs, Denali Dreams Soap Co, Plover House, Alaska Quilt Works, Abeille Alaska brand of Earthworks Farm; Aronson Designs, Hats with Attitude, Harry M. Walker Photography, Annie’s Arts & Follies, Lillith Moon, Bramble, AK, Ray Bulson Photography, Goodstein Ceramics, Alaska Wild Harvest LLC, Rabbit Creek Studio and Gale Force Coffee Roasters.

The Polar Bazaar free shopping portal features artists and makers along with images of their offerings and direct-purchase hyperlinks.

A portion of each Polar Bazaar sale supports the Anchorage Museum, a nonprofit organization. Anchorage Museum members receive 10% rebate redeemable at the Anchorage Museum Store.

ABOUT THE ANCHORAGE MUSEUM

The largest museum in Alaska, the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center tells the story of the North by connecting people, expanding perspectives and encouraging global dialogue about the North and its distinct environment. Learn more at www.anchoragemuseum.org.

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