Arts & Culture
Discover Anchorage’s vibrant arts and culture scene including museums, galleries, Alaska Native heritage sites, performing arts venues, and cultural events.
Discover silk painting in Anchorage — habotai, charmeuse, crepe silk, gutta resist, acid dyes, wet-on-wet technique, and Alaska aurora scarf projects.
Learn sand art in Anchorage — colored bottle layering, Tibetan sand mandalas, kinetic sand, and glass panel painting with Alaska palettes.
Wild salmon sold by the family that caught it, record-sized Mat-Su Valley vegetables, fireweed honey, and sourdough. 2026 guide to Anchorage farmers markets.
From the Anchorage Museum's 150-year Alaska art collection to the IGCA's cutting-edge contemporary shows, Anchorage's creative scene goes well beyond the wilderness. 2026 guide to galleries, public art, and First Friday.
Learn indigo dyeing in Anchorage — vat chemistry, shibori resist, reduction and oxidation color shift, afterbath care, and overdyeing for complex greens.
Discover origami workshops in Anchorage — Japanese traditions, wet and dry folding, washi paper, crane and kusudama models, and folding math.
A guide to Anchorage nightlife in 2026: live music at Williwaw, Chilkoot Charlie's, craft beer bars, and Alaska bar culture shaped by the midnight sun.
Find the best Anchorage photography spots for skyline views, mountain backdrops, museum details, and golden-hour local tips for your Alaska photo day.
Discover Anchorage's best photography locations from Flattop Mountain to coastal trails. Complete guide to Instagram-worthy spots, golden hour views, and unique Alaska scenery.
Alaska Native Heritage Center: authentic experience of Alaska's 11 Indigenous cultures through village sites, performances, and Native art in Anchorage.