Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate the seasonal transition from autumn to winter. Stroll the galleries, meet the artists and enjoy the variety of mediums on display in these new exhibits of work by local and statewide artists.
Art Shop Gallery
202 W. Pioneer Ave.
“FACETS” — Fused glass, silk and felt work by Nancy Wise
Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m.
Art Shop Gallery hosts multi-media artist Nancy Wise and her exhibit “FACETS,” a showcase of fused glass, silk and felt work. A Homer-area resident for 40 years, Wise has been represented by galleries and exhibitions locally, statewide and nationally and has taught across Alaska as an Artist in the Schools. Her fused art glass and up-cycled float glass pieces are bright, fluid and practical and her felt work includes landscapes, flowers and other imagery. This collection of work began with a chicken-themed plate and evolved organically, following whatever whims developed. Visit the gallery online at artshopgallery.com.
Bunnell Street Arts Center
106 W. Bunnell Ave.
“In Memory Of…,” a 10×10 Members’ Exhibit
Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. Artist talks, 6 p.m.
Bunnell Street Arts Center presents “In Memory of…,” their annual 10×10 Members’ exhibit. The theme, “In Memory of…” was intended to provide space for artists’ reflections and to honor the people, places and experiences that shape them, inviting expression of grief and loss as well as of joy and love. This Artist Membership Drive and Exhibit call welcomes more than 20 new artist members this year and supports artists at all stages of their careers with a professional development opportunity and an opportunity for collectors to gift or acquire art during the holiday season. Bunnell’s 10×10 Exhibit typically represents more than 60 artists and over 100 individual pieces of work. Visit the gallery at bunnellarts.org.
Fireweed Gallery
475 E. Pioneer Ave.
“Study in Portraiture,” watercolor paintings by the Kachemak Bay Watercolor Society
Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m.
Fireweed Gallery presents “Study in Portraiture,” watercolor paintings by several members of the Kachemak Bay Watercolor Society. Each fall, KBWS offers members a workshop to challenge their artistic skills and provide an opportunity to learn new techniques. This fall’s workshop was portrait painting, instructed by guest watercolor artist Faelin Linn from California. Work by artists from Homer and Soldotna will be on display. Visit the gallery online at fireweedgallery.com.
Grace Ridge Brewing
870 Smoky Bay Way
Weaving Demonstrations, Community Weaving and Handwoven Work by Bonita Banks and Lisa Talbott of Kindred Spirits Weaving Studio
Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m.
Grace Ridge Brewing showcases work by Bonita Banks and Lisa Talbott of Kindred Spirits Weaving Studio. The artists will provide demonstrations on rigid heddle weaving and making Dorset buttons and lead participation in a community weaving project. On display will be a variety of handwoven items, including shawls, scarves, dish towels and table runners, as well as mixed media jewelry, holiday ornaments and more. Visit the brewery online at graceridgebrewing.com.
Homer Council on the Arts
355 W. Pioneer Ave.
“Fun With 5×7” Community Art Exhibit
Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m.
Homer Council on the Arts presents “Fun with 5×7,” a small works show that challenges artists to think inside the box, experiment and try something new. An open call for art from all ages, abilities, mediums and subjects, the exhibit features a wide variety of work by a myriad of artists and creators. This 7th annual exhibit will run through December. Visit HCOA online at homerart.org.
Ptarmigan Arts
471 E. Pioneer Ave.
Work by new member, Michelle Anderson
Open First Friday, 5-7 p.m.
Ptarmigan Arts introduces Michelle Anderson, the newest member of the gallery, exhibiting beaded jewelry, beach-themed, found-object fish skin, fireweed root baskets, handsewn Alaskan clothing and other items. Raised in Clark’s Point and a Homer High School graduate, Anderson has lived most of her adult life in Chignik Lagoon. Her creativity is inspired by these places and the peoples there. Visit the gallery online at ptarmiganarts.com.
The Dean Gallery
40374 Waterman Rd.
Open Studio
Open First Friday, 5-7 p.m.
The Dean Gallery is family-owned and features contemporary art by M’fanwy, Ranja and Jeff Dean. This month, The Dean Gallery hosts an Open Studio, highlighting sculptures and wall art, including Jeff’s recently completed commission, “Sea Dragon in a Rain Storm,” a 14-foot-long, heat-colored steel engraving with cherry accents, and progress on the 11.5-foot-long “Ice Whale” engraving he is making for the Kivalina School. In the gallery are also intricately carved wood panels, bronze sculptures, metal and wood wall art, seed bead jewelry and specialty prints on metal, wood, and paper. Visit them online at deangallery.com
“A Natty Fella” is a watercolor painting by Char Jump on display in Fireweed Gallery’s Kachemak Bay Watercolor Society Class exhibit in November in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Fireweed Gallery
“Chickens” a fused glass piece by Nancy Wise, is one of several pieces she is exhibiting in her show, “Facets,” through November at the Art Shop Gallery in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by the Art Shop Gallery
“Barnacles/Accretion” by Carla Klinker is made from acrylic paint, paper board, egg cartons, art paste, garden netting and collaged paper and is on display in Bunnell Street Art Center’s Annual Members 10 x 10 exhibit for the month of November in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center
“Sea Dragon in a Rain Storm” is a 14-foot-long heat-colored steel engraving by Jeff Dean, on display at The Dean Gallery through November in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by The Dean Gallery
This shawl woven by Bonita Banks is on display through November in an exhibit by Banks and Lisa Talbott of Kindred Spirits Weaving Studio at Grace Ridge Brewing in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Kindred Spirits Weaving Studio
“YAAAY!,” a painting by Abigail Kokai, is on display in Homer Council on the Arts’ annual 5×7 exhibit of works by community members that runs through the month of November at HCOA in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Homer Council on the Arts
