Juneau Art Galleries

(Juneau, Alaska - AK, USA)

The various galleries and exhibition spaces located within Juneau often tend to be rather community based, showcasing the works of Alaskan artists and artisans alike. At the Alaska State Museum, the collection of fine art is a good place to begin, with some 2,000 paintings, sculptures and photographs, including rare watercolors and historic engravings, documenting the early Alaskan explorations.

Standing close to the waterfront and the Coast Guard Station, the Juneau Arts and Culture Center is operated by the city's Arts and Humanities Council.

The building itself is of particular significance, since it began life in the late 1950s as the National Guard Armory, which closed in 2004 and remained empty for a number of years after this time. Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers, the Arts and Culture Center has occupied this former armory since 2007 and serves as an important space for various public events.

Managed as a cooperative organization and run by a group of local artists from this part of Alaska, the downtown Juneau Artists Gallery is a popular spot to come to pick up regional art works at their best, and at affordable prices. Visitors will also get the opportunity to talk to the artists and even watch them at work.

Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC)

Address: 350 Whittier Street, Juneau, Alaska (AK), 99801, USA
Tel: +1 907 586 2787
Visitors to the Juneau Arts and Culture Center will find a resident art gallery supporting solely Alaskan artists, along with a small gift shop selling ceramics, glass vases, handmade jewelry and a choice of Native American Indian art works. Of note, the Centennial Hall and Convention Center is particularly close by, while the Alaska State Museum is just down the road, as is the Alaska State Library and various eateries.
Open hours: mid-May to mid-September, daily - 09:00 to 18:00; late-September to early-May, Monday to Wednesday - 10:00 to 17:00, Thursday and Friday - 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday - 12:00 to 16:00
Admission: charge

Juneau Artists Gallery (JAG)

Address: First Floor Senate Mall Building, 175 South Franklin Street, Juneau, Alaska (AK), 99801, USA
Tel: +1 907 586 9891
The Juneau Artists Gallery is to be found within the central Senate Mall Building and has been in operation since the winter of 1985, being initially only opened on a seasonal basis. It was envisaged as a venue where artists from the state capital could showcase their work and continues to provide this space today.
Open hours: October to April, Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 18:00; May to September, daily - 09:00 to 21:00
Admission: free

Canvas Community Art Studio and Gallery

Address: 223 Seward Street, Juneau, Alaska (AK), 99801, USA
Tel: +1 907 586 1750
Located on Seward Street and just round the corner from the Silverbow Inn B&B is the Canvas Community Art Studio and Gallery, which works to promote the creations of regional contemporary artists - both established and those who are just starting out in the world of art. The frequently changing exhibitions often have a theme and include shows by artists with developmental disabilities belonging to the local REACH association. Many of Juneau's attractions, organizations and institutions regularly collaborate with the Canvas during the course of the year.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday - 10:00 to 19:00, Friday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Annie Kaill's Gallery

Address: 244 Front Street, Juneau, Alaska (AK), 99801, USA
Tel: +1 907 586 2880
Standing amongst a selection of shops and eateries, Annie Kaill's Gallery is to be found just off South Franklin Street and near to the Alaskan Hotel and Bar. This notable gallery has been trading in the capital since the latter years of the 1970s and sells a real assortment of Alaskan paintings and sculptures, together with pottery pieces, innovative glassware (including three-dimensional ships and one-off textured fish plates), original wooden carvings, hand-painted placemats and coasters, stainless steel wall hangings and some stylish jewelry, which frequently incorporates natural materials such as stone and wood.
Open hours: Monday and Saturday - 12:00 to 18:00, Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free