GUIDE
After First Friday
Your comprehensive guide to special gallery exhibitions in the month of February
Be it a long work week, a weekend trip planned, or you simply couldn’t possibly go to all the venues — sometimes going to First Fridays are not in the books. We get it, we’ve been there. To help navigate First Friday after the fact, we came up with a guide that shares a little about the show, where it’s hanging, and when. We hope you find this helpful.
LOVED by Black Alaskan Art Matters (BAAM)
Location: Bear Gallery
Artist: BAAM collective
*On View: February 2-23 | Monday-Saturday | 12-6PM
About Exhibition: Inspired in honor of love and Black History Month, Perseverance Theatre and BAAM chose this theme that furthers their mission of highlighting and uplifting Black Joy and Excellence: Loved.
Moments in Paris
Location: Wells Street Art Company
Artist: Charles Mason
*On View: February 2-27 | Tuesday-Saturday | 12-6PM
About Exhibition: Moments in Paris captures the public spaces of Paris where people go about their everyday lives.
Photography by Alyssa Enriquez
Location: Black Spruce Brewing Company
Artist: Alyssa Enriquez
On View: February 2-29 | Monday-Friday 3-8PM | Saturday 12-8PM
About Exhibition: Original photos encapsulating the serene and wild beauty of Alaska.
Fairbanks Writers
Location: Ursa Major Distilling
Writers: Fairbanks North Star Borough Authors
On View: February 2-29 | Tues-Thurs 3-8PM | Fri-Sat 12-8PM | Sun 2-6PM
About Exhibition: Ursa Major Tasting Room has turned into a grown-up version of the scholastic book fair for February — featuring local authors!
Addicted to Nature
Location: Hoarfrost Distilling
Artist: Lindsay Balmer
On View: February 2-29 | Tuesday-Saturday | 4-8PM
About Exhibition: “The images that I will present are some favorites from my past escapades up to the present with Lady Aurora in the winter to bears and other wildlife in the summer! I’m passionate about sharing what I love with everyone!” – Lindsay Balmer
Land & Lichen
Location: 2 Street Gallery
Artists: Christen Booth & Jon Swope
On View: February 2-29 | Monday-Saturday 11AM-6PM | Sunday 11AM-4PM
About Exhibition: Land & Lichen, featuring both metal and woodwork, is an observation of the austere beauty of Interior Alaska. The forms and textures are inspired by the raw simple beauty of the winter landscape. reflections of the outdoors.
Original Art by Juliana Miller
Location: Sipping Streams (new location)
Artist: Juliana Miller
On View: February 2-29 | Monday-Saturday 11AM-6PM | Sunday 11AM-4PM
About Exhibition: Original artworks by Juliana Miller, the creator of the infamous Blobify character.
Photography by Kelly Reynolds
Location: Little Owl (new location)
Artist: Kelly Reynolds
On View: February 2-29 | Monday-Friday | 9AM-7PM
About Exhibition: Kelly’s inspiration comes from exploring many remote parts of Alaska, and her goal with photography is to share those unique experiences and beauty with others.
What you missed
This list isn’t to give you FOMO, but rather to inspire your March First Friday expeditions, let you know what’s happening in our community, and celebrate our local vendors and creators.
Valentine Mug Making Class
Location: Raven City Studio Alaska
About Exhibition: Raven City Studio hosted a night for guests to hand-craft heartwarming personalized mugs.
Irene Sherman Birthday Bash
Location: Fairbanks Community & Dog Mushing Museum
About Exhibition: Celebrating the legacy of Irene Sherman, also known as the “Queen of Fairbanks”. Members of the Irene Sherman Project planning committee announced the project to create a statue in her honor.
Musical Trio
Location: The Pub at UAF
About Exhibition: Live performances by local artists Jonny J, Carl Addington, and Gail Euphagenia.