Kenai Art Center

CAPTURING OUR TOWN via Plein Air
2026-07-11 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Anchorage) | AK
The KAC is offering twice monthly outdoor art events (June through August) that give artists a chance to get together and creatively capture the scenery, people and feeling of the Kenai/Soldotna Area. This project has two purposes:
1: Offer outdoor events that support and encourage artists to create bonds within the art community.
2. Encourage artists to create plein air works for submission for the upcoming call for art show titled OUR TOWN scheduled for March 2027.
July 11th Location: Erik Hansen Park, 913 Mission Ave, Kenai
Time: 2:00–5:00 pm

Instructions for Artists:
Join local artists outside while we create art that captures a sense of where we wander, rest, socialize, recreate and live. Grab your easels, paint brushes, paints, camera, sketchpad, paper, scissors, glue, or whatever you use to render scenes and spend some time outdoors with art friends capturing the unique character of Kenai and Soldotna.
Spots in old town Kenai, the Kenai bluffs, the kite festival, Soldotna Creek Park, local historical sites and other places will be where we come together as artists and the community becomes our subject matter for “the canvas”.
Sign in at every plein air location with our event coordinator and you can be part of the group that will be invited to submit works for the March 2027 show titled CAPTURING OUR TOWN.* At this opening reception in March we will be partnering up with the Kenai River Brewing Co to launch a new beer at this annual beer launch fundraiser.
*More opening reception and call for art details coming in the future!
For more detailed instructions and plein air event dates and locations:https://kenaiartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Capturing-OUR-TOWN-via-Plein-Air-2.pdf

CAPTURING OUR TOWN via Plein Air
2026-07-25 12:00 - 15:00 | AK
The KAC is offering twice monthly outdoor art events (June through August) that give artists a chance to get together and creatively capture the scenery, people and feeling of the Kenai/Soldotna Area. This project has two purposes:
1: Offer outdoor events that support and encourage artists to create bonds within the art community.
2. Encourage artists to create plein air works for submission for the upcoming call for art show titled OUR TOWN scheduled for March 2027.
July 25th Location:Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox church, 1106 Mission Ave, Kenai
Time: 12:00–3:00 pm

Instructions for Artists:
Join local artists outside while we create art that captures a sense of where we wander, rest, socialize, recreate and live. Grab your easels, paint brushes, paints, camera, sketchpad, paper, scissors, glue, or whatever you use to render scenes and spend some time outdoors with art friends capturing the unique character of Kenai and Soldotna.
Spots in old town Kenai, the Kenai bluffs, the kite festival, Soldotna Creek Park, local historical sites and other places will be where we come together as artists and the community becomes our subject matter for “the canvas”.
Sign in at every plein air location with our event coordinator and you can be part of the group that will be invited to submit works for the March 2027 show titled CAPTURING OUR TOWN.* At this opening reception in March we will be partnering up with the Kenai River Brewing Co to launch a new beer at this annual beer launch fundraiser.
*More opening reception and call for art details coming in the future!
For more detailed instructions and plein air event dates and locations:https://kenaiartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Capturing-OUR-TOWN-via-Plein-Air-2.pdf

KPen ArtHive
2026-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
The KPEN ArtHive is Back! What’s an arthive? It’s a global community-based art studio that provides free access to materials and welcoming spaces for self-directed creativity, skill-sharing, and community building. This event will happen the second Saturday of each month from 9 am to 12 pm. Come and go as you please!
The KAC hosts the only ArtHive in Alaska and our purpose is to support local established and upcoming or new artists. It’s a great opportunity to create art, get to know other artists, and to get art guidance if you are looking for it. This event is free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All art created by you can be taken home. For questions, please call Diane at 503-880-1498.

CAPTURING OUR TOWN via Plein Air
2026-08-08 12:00 - 15:00 | AK
The KAC is offering twice monthly outdoor art events (June through August) that give artists a chance to get together and creatively capture the scenery, people and feeling of the Kenai/Soldotna Area. This project has two purposes:
1: Offer outdoor events that support and encourage artists to create bonds within the art community.
2. Encourage artists to create plein air works for submission for the upcoming call for art show titled OUR TOWN scheduled for March 2027.
August 8th Location: North Beach, Spruce St, Kenai
Time: 12:–3:00 pm

Instructions for Artists:
Join local artists outside while we create art that captures a sense of where we wander, rest, socialize, recreate and live. Grab your easels, paint brushes, paints, camera, sketchpad, paper, scissors, glue, or whatever you use to render scenes and spend some time outdoors with art friends capturing the unique character of Kenai and Soldotna.
Spots in old town Kenai, the Kenai bluffs, the kite festival, Soldotna Creek Park, local historical sites and other places will be where we come together as artists and the community becomes our subject matter for “the canvas”.
Sign in at every plein air location with our event coordinator and you can be part of the group that will be invited to submit works for the March 2027 show titled CAPTURING OUR TOWN.* At this opening reception in March we will be partnering up with the Kenai River Brewing Co to launch a new beer at this annual beer launch fundraiser.
*More opening reception and call for art details coming in the future!
For more detailed instructions and plein air event dates and locations:https://kenaiartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Capturing-OUR-TOWN-via-Plein-Air-2.pdf

Kenai Potters Guild Christmas Sale 2026
2026-12-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
The Kenai Potters Guild Annual Christmas Pottery Sale!
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Come and see the original and unique pottery for sale at the PAG’s annual Christmas event!
For more information, contact the Kenai Potters Guild here: https://www.kenaipottersguild.com/
