First Fridays :
Downtown Juneau hosts an art walk on the First Friday of each month. From 4:30-close on the First Friday, visit the shops and galleries of Downtown Juneau. Snacks, socializing, and meeting artists in person highlight these evenings.
Upcoming Events at Annie Kaill's
Susie Griffin with Jeron Griffin - February First Friday - February 6, 2015
"There's no such thing as bad weather"
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Our February guest artist is Susie Griffin, of Juneau. Susie is a multimedia artist, specializing in acrylic paintings and large installation displays. Her acrylic paintings feature a variety of whimsical images. Meet Susie and see her latest original artwork and prints at the February First Friday event.
In honor of Annie Kaill's 40th anniversary this year, Susie will be showing her multimedia Juneau inspired series “There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather” as well as various pieces created throughout the last year. Not able to stick with one media when describing this most beautiful place on earth, Susie created her Juneau series to represent the multifaceted artistic layers found uniquely here in Juneau. Wood and canvas acrylic and multimedia artwork, a nearly 9 foot tall installation display inspired by glacial receding, local photography, and groundbreaking photographic embroidery fiber art are just the start of this epic show to kick off the year-long celebration of Annie Kaill's 40th anniversary.
But that's not all! Annie Kaill's has always been the first to bring you the newest up-and-coming artists! It took us a year to convince him to be part of a show, but we are proud to have Jeron Griffin, age 11, showing along with his mom (Susie Griffin) at February's First Friday gallery exhibition. Jeron is a straight A student by day and a sometimes-artist by night. This will be Jeron's first (non-school-related) public display of his painting titled “Snow Leopard”, created when he was 9 years old.
Join us to meet Susie and Jeron at the February First Friday! The event will take place on Friday, February 6, beginning at 4:30 pm.
View Susie's webpage
View Jeron's webpage
Bruce Nelson and Colleen Goldrich - March First Friday - March 6, 2015
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Our March First Friday event includes two featured artists.
Bruce Nelson is a well-known painter of fish and other wildlife from Kodiak, Alaska. This is Bruce's first exhibit at Annie Kaill's, and he will be showing his original art and limited edition prints.
Colleen Goldrich is the Juneau-based jewelry artist behind the "Moondance Alaska" line of high-quality handmade jewelry. Colleen will be presenting her new collection of original jewelry designs, including pearls and semiprecious stones with sterling silver and gold fill.
The event will take place on Friday, March 6, beginning at 4:30 pm.
View Colleen's webpage
View Bruce Nelson's webpage
Mercedes Muñoz - April First Friday - April 3, 2015
Our April exhibition showcases handmade ceramics by Juneau artist Mercedes Muñoz. Mercedes is the latest example of artistic talent to come from the Muñoz family. She makes beautiful handmade art pottery, and will be showing a collection of her latest work in April.
The event will take place on Friday, April 3, beginning at 4:30 pm.
View webpage for Mercedes
Eric Bealer Folk Festival show - April 2015
The Alaska Folk Festival takes place in Juneau from April 6-12. Being an avid fan of roots music, and a poster artist for several previous festivals, Eric Bealer always makes a point to travel to Juneau to attend. And during Folk Festival, we'll invite Eric for an art show!
Eric Bealer is an artist from Pelican, Alaska known for his wood block prints depicting local scenery and wildlife. Recently, he has also expanded into larger paintings and colored pieces. Come see Eric's new work and an expanded selection of his block prints at the Folk Festival show this April!
Exact time and date to be announced.
View Eric Bealer's webpage and catalog
Candice Christie - May First Friday - May 1, 2015
Juneau mixed media artist Candice Christie will present her latest collection of new original artwork at the May First Friday event.
The event will take place on Friday, May 1, beginning at 4:30 pm.
View Candice Christie's webpage
Rick Clair - June First Friday - June 5, 2015
Juneau artist Rick Clair will present his latest collection of new original artwork at the June First Friday event.
The event will take place on Friday, June 5, beginning at 4:30 pm.
View Rick Clair's webpage
40th Anniversary Party - July First Friday - July 3, 2015
In July 2015, Annie Kaill's celebrates 40 years in the "art" of downtown Juneau! This will be a party not to be missed, come celebrate with us before watching the fireworks! Guests, specials, goodies, etc... details to be announced but definitely mark your calendar!
The event will take place on Friday, July 3, beginning at 4:30 pm.
Byron and Courtenay Birdsall - August First Friday - August 7, 2015
Byron Birdsall, one of Alaska's most recognizable artists, will headline our August First Friday event. He will be showing original paintings and also personalizing prints. Byron will be joined by his daughter Courtenay Birdsall, also an accomplished Alaskan artist.
The event will take place on Friday, August 7, beginning at 4:30 pm.
View Byron Birdsall's webpage and catalog
Constance Baltuck - September First Friday - September 4, 2015
Juneau artist Constance Baltuck will present her latest collection of new original artwork at the September First Friday event.
The event will take place on Friday, September 4, beginning at 4:30 pm.
View Constance Baltuck's webpage
October First Friday - October 2, 2015
First Friday festivities will continue in 2015! Our event details haven't been finalized yet so stay tuned!
The event will take place on Friday, October 2, beginning at 4:30 pm.
Barbara Lavallee and Alice Tersteeg - November First Friday - November 6, 2015
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Once again for November, we have Barbara Lavallee and Alice Tersteeg as our featured artists.
Barbara Lavallee is one of Alaska's most recognizable artists, known for her fanciful paintings of Alaskans doing everyday activities like fishing, dancing, working, and playing. Barbara is also the illustrator of many children's books, including the Alaska classic, "Mama Do You Love Me?" She will be showing original artwork and also personalizing her prints, calendars, and books.
Alice Tersteeg is a longtime Juneau artist and former professor of art at the University of Alaska - Southeast. Alice brings a new collection of original paintings each year, and they debut at the November First Friday show.
The event will take place on Friday, November 6, beginning at 4:30 pm.
View Barbara Lavallee's webpage and catalog
View Alice Tersteeg's webpage
GALLERY WALK 2015 - December First Friday - December 4, 2015
The First Friday in December is Gallery Walk, the traditional kickoff of the holiday season in downtown Juneau. This is our downtown's biggest event of the year, and the event that spawned the monthly First Friday's. Stores and galleries throughout downtown stay open late and feature snacks, socializing, and guest artists. This is truly one of Juneau's must-do events each year.
We feature multiple guest artists for the event. Our Gallery Walk lineup for 2015 will be announced as the event draws near.
The event will take place on Friday, December 4, beginning at 4:30 pm. Also, festivities continue on Saturday, December 5 with snacks and select guest artists.
This list is tentative and is regularly updated, so stay tuned for any additions or changes. To be alerted to upcoming events by email, we invite you to join our email list.