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How to Survive Workshop: Basket Weaving with Baling Straps
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
Since 2012, Hawai'i-based artist Gaye Chan has foraged plastic baling straps and developed a weaving technique to make containers while learning an essential skill practiced...
First Friday at the Anchorage Museum
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
Bring the whole family to enjoy free admission to the galleries, create in the Art Lab, or view rapid space shorts in the planetarium. ArtLab –...
ArtLab – Art Swap
6 - 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
Give old art supplies a new life at the Art Swap during First Friday. From textiles and paper goods to paints and chalks. Bring it...
Gallery Talk: Tlingit and Athabascan Clothing And Ornamentation
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
The Tlingit, Eyak and various Athabascan peoples comprise a language family with members extending from Alaska to Arizona. Join us in the Smithsonian Arctic Studies...
Gallery Talk: Sea Otters, Northern Fur Seals, Arctic Foxes
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
The economic lure of fur to European and American traders led to changes in Alaska Native lifeways. Join us in the Alaska Exhibition Gallery to...
Gallery Talk: Guided Meditation in How to Survive
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — In-Person
Reflect on themes of time, relationships, and wisdom in this 15-minute guided meditation. Each session will take place in Ellie Schmidt’s immersive installation, the tide...
Bank of America Museums on Us
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 & noon - 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 — In-Person
Bank of America (BoA) cardholders enjoy one free museum general admission on the first weekend of the month with BoA credit or debit card and...
Digital Drawing Circle: Collage Postcards
4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 — In-Person
This casual group workshop welcomes students of all skill levels to explore the limitless possibilities of digital drawing using the Procreate digital drawing app. Gain...
How to Survive: Stories from the Community Climate Archive
6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 — In-Person
Join us for an evening of short stories and conversation featuring participants in the Community Climate Archive, which gathers responses from Alaskans bearing witness to...
Repair & Reuse: Sweater Repair
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 — In-Person
Bring your sweater back to life with careful fabric rebuilding through darning, Swiss darning or duplicate stitch. A lesson will walk you through the basics...
UFO (Un-Finished Objects) Night
5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 — In-Person
Calling all makers with half-finished crafts and almost-there art: It’s time to bring your big ideas, good intentions, and languishing masterpieces to fruition. Get motivated...
Northern Boarders Presents: A Conversation with Local Legends
6:30 doors, 7 p.m. start. Friday, Jan. 17 — In-Person
Join us for a dynamic live conversation as part of the Northern Boarders exhibition, exploring the unique snowboard and skateboard culture of Alaska. Hosted by...
Bank of America Museums on Us
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 & noon – 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 — In-Person
Bank of America (BoA) cardholders enjoy one free museum general admission on the first weekend of the month with BoA credit or debit card and...
Free Admission Day: Alaska Black Business Expo
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 — In-Person
Enjoy free admission in celebration of Black History Month during the eighth annual Alaska Black Business Expo, organized by the Alaska Black Chamber of Commerce.
In Context: Bear with Us - Bear and Human Coexistence
3 - 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
Conflict with humans is a global driver of species decline and human-caused mortality of large predators like black and brown bears. Bears play a crucial...
First Friday at the Anchorage Museum
6 - 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
Bring the whole family to enjoy free admission to the galleries, create in the Art Lab, or view rapid space shorts in the planetarium. ArtLab –...
ArtLab – Free Create First Friday: Funny Valentines
6 - 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
Create fun and colorful valentines for friends, family and loved ones during Free Create First Friday. All ages are welcome; an adult must accompany children....
Gallery Talk: Sugpiaq and Unangax̂ Objects
6:30, 7 & 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
The Unangax̂ and Sugpiaq peoples are noted for their maritime culture and trade activity extending throughout much of coastal Alaska. Join us in the Smithsonian...
2025 Alaska Triennial: Juror Lecture
6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — In-Person
Hear from juror Mary Bradshaw as she reflects on works and themes featured in the 2025 Alaska Triennial. Through a blind jury process, 47 artists...
Cook Inlet Historical Society Presents-The Nome Serum Run Centennial
7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25
This February marks one hundred years since a tag team of 20 mushers and over 150 sled dogs braved blizzard conditions and dangerously cold temperatures...