- Promoting the arts in Interior Alaska since 1966

Fairbanks Watercolor Society Spring Show
Published on March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 by fairbanksartsassociation

Promoting the arts in Interior Alaska since 1966

Up With Art 2026 & Awards Celebrations

Published on January 27, 2026March 28, 2026 by fairbanksartsassociation

K–12 FNSBSD student artwork takes over the Bear Gallery for March during National Youth Art Month! On View: March 6–28, 2026 The Bear Gallery is located on the third floor of the Alaska Centennial Center… More

February in the Bear Gallery

Published on January 26, 2026March 2, 2026 by fairbanksartsassociation

February in the Bear Gallery features two exhibitions exploring transformation and inner landscapes: Luminous Darkness by Maïté Agopian and Finding the River by Olena Ellis. On view February 6–28, 2026, the exhibitions invite visitors to engage with shadow, memory, and personal change through immersive installation and sculptural form.

In conjunction with Luminous Darkness, Agopian will lead a series of small-group workshops in shadow puppetry and mask-making for children, families, and adults. Workshops take place February 18 and 21 and are limited to six participants per session.

The Bear Gallery is located on the third floor of the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts at Pioneer Park. Admission is free and open to the public Monday–Saturday, 12–6 p.m.

Bear Gallery January Closure & February First Friday Exhibition

Published on January 2, 2026January 27, 2026 by fairbanksartsassociation

Bear Gallery is closed for the month of January as we prepare for our upcoming February exhibition. We reopen Friday, February 6, for our first First Friday of the year, featuring a joint exhibition by Olena Ellis and Maïté Agopian. Working across ceramic, shadow theater, and mixed media, the artists explore themes of transformation, memory, and inner landscapes. More details coming soon.

Velvet Skies: Solstice Reading & Costume Contest

Published on December 17, 2025December 25, 2025 by fairbanksartsassociation

**Join 49 Writers for an evening of poetry, prose, and playful creativity under the Velvet Skies.**

Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Bear Gallery

The Bear Gallery is located on the third floor of the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts building in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska.

As we welcome the return of the light, join us for a celebration of poetry, prose, and performance. Readers are encouraged to share a short piece—either their own work or a selection by a writer they admire—especially those that echo the theme “Velvet Skies.”

Five-minute reading limit
All genres welcome
Costumes inspired by the theme are encouraged (but totally optional)

How to Sign Up to Read

To reserve a reading slot, email fidelisfeeley@gmail.com with “Solstice Reading” in the subject line and include a short biographical statement (50 words or fewer).
Walk-in readers may be accommodated as space allows.

About 49 Writers

49 Writers is a nonprofit literary organization dedicated to supporting writers and expanding the literary community across Alaska. Through workshops, craft talks, readings, residencies, and statewide programs, 49 Writers fosters creative growth and brings readers and writers together.
Learn more at 49writers.org.

Join 49 Writers for an evening of poetry, prose, and playful creativity under the Velvet Skies.

Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.Location: Bear Gallery

How to Sign Up to Read

About 49 Writers

**Join 49 Writers for an evening of poetry, prose, and playful creativity under the Velvet Skies.**

Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Bear Gallery