Arts in Anchorage

Upcoming arts events around Anchorage.

Saturday, October 17

Zine Thing Fling Ding

Fri, Oct 16–17 · Anchorage Museum, 111 W. 6th Ave., Anchorage, AK

Zine Thing Fling Ding is back for a third year. Anchorage's annual celebration of DIY publishing, comics and creativity returns October 16–17 at Seed Lab.

Price: see link

Sunday, October 18

Howl-o-ween Hoot! and Hayrides

Sun, Oct 18 · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK

Join us for hayrides, festive crafts, an animal bones exhibit, a scavenger hunt, plus a porcupine presentation.

Price: see link

Wednesday, October 21

Alaska Native Artist Market

Wed, Oct 21–23 · 609 F St., 609 F St., Anchorage, AK

Join the Alaska Native Heritage Center in downtown Anchorage during AFN week!

Price: see link

Thursday, October 22

Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention

Thu, Oct 22–24 · Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W Seventh Ave., Anchorage, AK

Join the largest meeting in Alaska. Opportunities abound for the public.

Price: see link

Alaska Native Customary Art Fair

Thu, Oct 22–24 · Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W Seventh Ave., Anchorage, AK

Meet more than 170 Alaska Native and Native American artists and explore a wide range of artwork during the Alaska Native Customary Art Fair, held as part of the Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention.

Price: see link

Saturday, November 7

Celebrate National Bison Day

Sat, Nov 7 · Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK

Celebrate National Bison Day at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center with hayrides, educational programs, bison-themed crafts, a naturalist talk, and plenty of family-friendly fun!

Price: see link

Friday, November 27

Crafted in Alaska

Fri, Nov 27–28 · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St., Anchorage, AK

Browse through a curated selection of handmade treasures, from jewelry and textile art to pottery and printed designs at the museum's annual holiday craft event.

Price: see link

Ongoing exhibits & runs

Sikuliaq to the Shore

Fri, May 15 – Sun, Apr 4 · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK

Step aboard a recreated section of the University of Alaska Fairbanks research vessel Sikuliaq, in an exhibit spotlighting the power of science and the people behind it in deepening our understanding of the Arctic…

Price: see link

The Hapa Project / Alaska

Fri, Sep 18 – Sat, Apr 24 · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK

View portraits of Alaskans created during an artist residency at the Anchorage Museum.

Price: see link

Faux Flora

Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Sep 12 · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK

Imagine new flowering plant species through artwork blending scent, sound, and visuals.

Price: see link

Grandeur and Grit: The Alaska Highway

Fri, Nov 6 – Wed, Mar 31 · Anchorage Museum, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK

Follow the geographic and historical route of a massive project to connect Alaska by road.

Price: see link