The Spirit Wraps Around You exhibit at the Alaska State Museum looks at the history of Northwest Coast weaving and features 24 Chilkat and Ravenstail robes. Artists, dancers, and the community welcome these robes to the Museum.
Arts
The Salmon Way
March 2020
Author and photographer Amy Gulick discusses her book “The Salmon Way” – An inspiring look into the lives of Alaskans and salmon and how they intertwine.
Walter Harper: Alaska Native Son
March 2020
Author Mary Ehrlander discusses her biography on the remarkable Irish-Athabascan and first known person to summit Mount Denali, Walter Harper.
The Case for Tranquility Base: Proving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
February 2020
Curator Steve Henrikson helps us celebrate the moon landing anniversary with an interesting lecture on the landing and Alaska’s missing moon rocks.
Illuminating Subjects
February 2020
Andrew T. Washburn discusses the history and importance of lighthouses in Alaska.
Artist Talk with Sara Tabbert
February 2020
Fairbanks based artist Sara Tabbert discusses her various art forms, travels and inspirations, as well as dives into her process.
Alaska Positive Juror David Michael Kennedy
February 2020
Photographer David Michael Kennedy takes us through his long and remarkable career. *WARNING: Some of the language in this video may be considered insensitive or disturbing by some viewers.
Celebrating Alaska Native Watercraft
February 2020
Artist and canoe carver Michael Beasley and curator Steve Henrikson take us on an exploration of traditional Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian canoe design and construction.
Journeys in the Jibba Canoe
February 2020
Master carver Wayne Price discusses the in intricacies of constructing traditional canoes and the adventures of traveling in them through Southeast Alaska.
What Happened in Craig?
February 2020
Author Leland Hale discusses his investigative true crime novel, What Happened in Craig?