Juneau-based qayaq (kayak) maker Lou Logan works on his exhibit that will be at the Alaska State Museum during First Friday in January. (Photo provided by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)

Juneau-based qayaq (kayak) maker Lou Logan works on his exhibit that will be at the Alaska State Museum during First Friday in January. (Photo provided by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)

Here’s what’s happening for First Friday in January

A trio of ongoing exhibitions at the Alaska State Museum, an exhibit at Centennial Hall by Juneau Arts and Humanities Council members, and a Juneau Artists Gallery open house are among the activities during First Friday in January:

Juneau Arts & Humanities Council: Juliana Cornett, “Wild Cabins,” 350 Whittier St., Juneau Arts and Culture Center, 4-7 p.m.

New solo exhibit by Juliana Cornett for the month of January. “Wild Cabins” is a collection of drawings that highlight all of the hikeable Juneau cabins that the artist has stayed at, omitting the drive-up cabins and those accessible only by boat or float plane.

Exhibit up through the month.

Alaska State Museum: “Sharing the World I Know” by Ree Nancarrow, 395 Whittier St., Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building, 4:30-7 p.m.

“Sharing the World I Know” is a new solo exhibition featuring quilt works by Fairbanks art quilter Ree Nancarrow. She makes her quilts with custom-printed fabric. The fabric features images and designs she has collected and created over her art career. Ree is one of six artists selected for the Alaska State Museum 2024–2026 Solo Artist Exhibition Series, along with artists Myesha Callahan Freet, Shgendootan George, Joel Isaak Łiq’a yes, Golga Oscar, and Tamara Wilson. The exhibit runs through March 15.

Exhibit up through the month.

Alaska State Museum: “Honoring the Ordinary” by Joel Isaak Łiq’a yes, 395 Whittier St., Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building, 4:30-7 p.m.

An exhibition of works by Dena’ina multidisciplinary artist Joel Isaak Łiq’a yes of Kenai. This exhibit brings the outdoors into the gallery space, recognizing Alaska’s connection to salmon as something to be honored, cherished and protected.

Exhibit up through January 11.

Alaska State Museum: Lou Logan, “Qayaq,” 395 Whittier St., 4:30-7 p.m.

Juneau-based qayaq (kayak) maker Lou Logan continues work on his first skin-on-frame qayaq in the tradition of his Iñupiaq ancestors from Wales, Alaska. His journey to making kayaks began in 2014 while working as a photographer at the museum. The kayaks he saw there inspired him to research Iñupiaq qayat as a way to expand his knowledge about his heritage. Logan’s grandmother was from Kingigin (Wales), Alaska, one of the oldest communities in the Bering Strait region.

Exhibit up through the month.

The Davis Gallery: JAHC Staff, Board, & Volunteer Exhibit, 101 Egan Dr, Centennial Hall, 4-7 p.m.

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council will host an exhibit of works by staff, board and volunteers in the Davis Gallery at Centennial Hall. This exhibit will be on display through March 2025.

Exhibit up through the month.

Juneau Douglas City Museum: Celia Bower, Artist, 114 W. 4th St., 4-7 p.m.

A new exhibition by Celia Bower titled “Getting to know the Birds” will be on display from Jan. 3-Feb. 22 in the Community Room Gallery. The exhibition is a multimedia project after working with the Juneau Audubon Society in the spring and summer of 2023.

Exhibit up through the month.

Marie Drake Planetarium: Explore the Universe Open House, 1415 Glacier Ave., 5:30-7 p.m.

Explore the universe with new digital projector and view short full-dome movies on 30-foot dome. Questions welcome. Suitable for all ages.

First Friday opening only.

Hearthside Books: Silent Reading at the Downtown Hearthside, 2 Marine Way, Ste. 119 B, 4:30-6 p.m.

Cozy reading night with tea and cookies.

Exhibit up through the month.

Annie Kaill’s Annual Sale, 124 Seward St., 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Discounts ranging from 10%-100% off. Sale will continue for the week following First Friday.

Available through the week.

Devil’s Club Brewing Company: Lance McMullan, Photographer, 110 N. Franklin St., 5-9 p.m.

Show Title: “Layers of Juneau.” Lance McMullan is a large-format film photographer who adds layers of light through double exposures and long exposures to tell stories about the passing seasons. This series “Layers of Juneau” was created during the summer and fall of 2024 around Juneau – featuring waterfalls, cruise ships, salmon, and forests.

Exhibit up through the month.

Juneau Artists Gallery: Artists Search — Seeking new co-op member artists, 175 S. Franklin St., Ste. 111, Senate Building, 4:30-6 p.m.

The Juneau Artists Gallery is seeking new co-op members. Interested artists are invited to stop by, meet our members, and learn about joining. Information and applications will be available.

Exhibit up through the month.

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