Kenai Art Center

June 2024 First Friday Opening Reception
2024-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
Two Exhibitions in June!
Main Gallery: Landscape and seascape artist Robert Clayton will show in our main gallery.

Back Gallery: Homer Naturalist artist Kim McNett will be showing beautiful works of nature in our back gallery. She also will be hosting a workshop on June 8th!

First Friday Opening Reception June 7th 5 to 7 pm. Music. Refreshments. Free and open to the public. Show is open Wednesday June 5th through Friday June 28th.

Nature Journaling with Kim McNett
2024-06-08 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
Saturday June 8th 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Award-winning naturalist, artist, teacher and wilderness guide, Kim McNett teaches nature journaling across Alaska. Nature Journaling is a practice of creativity and curiosity that draws from our own experiences in the natural world. Learn beginner-friendly field sketching and recording techniques that will strengthen your observation and appreciation of the natural world. Basic supplies will be provided or bring your own. Please be prepared to go outside (duration of outdoor time will be weather dependent). This is an adult level class for ages 16+ (teens 13–15 may join if accompanied by an adult).
Cost: $25
To Register, contact Kim at: KimsNatureDrawings.com

KPen ArtHive
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00
Come and create your own art at the ONLY Art Hive in Alaska. This is a worldwide volunteer program that is focused on helping everyone tap into their creative side. We provide the supplies and you just bring your ideas and your love of art. The 2nd Saturday of each month 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. All ages and art abilities welcome. for more info contact Diane at 1-503-880-1498.

First Friday: Clay on Display 2024 in July
2024-07-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
The Kenai Potters’ Guild is back with another stunning new ceramic show! Opening Reception Friday July 5th 5–7 pm. Refreshments and live music will be provided. Free to attend and open to the public. Show runs from Wednesday July 3rd through Friday July 26th.

Memories of Japan featuring the work of Sandra Lewis
2024-07-05 17:00 - 19:00
Come and enjoy a visually stunning back gallery installation by artist Sandra Lewis as she transforms our back gallery space into her Memories of Japan exhibit. This show opens with our main gallery exhibit (Clay on Display) and starts Wednesday July 3rd with the Opening First Friday Reception Friday July 5th 5–7pm. Live Music. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Show runs through Friday July 26th.
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THEN AND NOW: A Look At The Kenai Art Center--Exhibition August 2024
2024-08-02 17:00 - 19:00
THEN AND NOW: A Look at the Kenai Art Center

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are no longer able to show SKIN d’ART. Instead, starting Wednesday July 31st, the left wall of the main gallery will be showing THEN AND NOW: A Look at the Kenai Art Center. KAC legend explains that when the KAC ceiling was being replaced, a large dusty black binder was discovered lodged above the ceiling tiles. This binder contains historic documents, photos, show programs, exhibition posters and correspondence relating to the KAC dating back to the 1960s. We have on display some of this history combined with works by local artists who have been influenced by the Kenai Art Center throughout the years. This show is continued in the back gallery.
First Friday Opening Reception August 2nd 5–7 pm. Live Music. Refreshments. Free Event.

Wildflower Whimsy featuring artist Ashlee Oliver-Frey
2024-08-02 17:00 - 19:00
On the right wall of our main gallery Ashlee Oliver-Frey will be showing works in her exhibit titled “Wildflower Whimsy“. Ashlee describes herself as a photographer and watercolor artist. She moved to Alaska in 2014 after graduating from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine. Although her profession is small animal medicine, she has nurtured a passion for fine art since her youth.
“I live in a small, cedar-sided home tucked in the woods in south-central Alaska surrounded by abundant wildlife and native plants. In recent years I have channeled my passion for the local flora and fauna with my fascination of fantasy into the creation of my artwork. My favorite mediums to express my artistic nature are Watercolor and Photography. My recent works explore the threshold between the imagination and the bountiful Alaskan landscape, and I am excited to see where this journey takes me.”
For more information about Ashlee and her art please visit: https://ashleeoliverfreyart.square.site/
This First Friday opening reception will coincide with the Tattoo Artists opening reception on Friday August 2nd 5–7 pm. Live music, refreshments, free event and open to the public.

Michael Gulezian Live in Concert at the KAC!
2024-08-24 19:00 - 20:30
Tickets on sale at the KAC only. Only 30 spots available. We are really fortunate that Michael is sharing his music with us. Come and enjoy a great night of music and art.

AQUARELLE--Watercolor Call For Art
2024-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
The Kenai Art Center is Wild for Watercolor art! In September 2024 we are highlighting the talent of our Kenai Peninsula watercolor artists in this exciting show titled AQUARELLE. This exhibit contains works that express and demonstrate the qualities of water–flow, transparency, luminosity, depth and illumination. The show runs from Wednesday September 4th through Friday September 27th with the First Friday Opening Reception Friday September 6th 5–7 pm. This is in conjunction with our opening of the KAC SILENT ART AUCTION. Free Event. Live Music by the Tune Weavers & Refreshments.

MOMENTUM--KAC SILENT ART AUCTION 2024
2024-09-06 17:00 - 19:00
Our September & October 2024 fundraiser will be a little bit different this year. Instead of the usual Harvest Art Auction & the Silent Art Auction, in the back gallery we will have on exhibition MOMENTUM–KAC SILENT ART AUCTION 2024. The Kenai Art Center has been around for 70 years….and we want to carry that momentum into the future for at least seventy more years! We have invited local artists to exhibit and offer their work at a reduced rate so you can take advantage of the opportunity to purchase amazing art at a fraction of the original cost. In the back gallery, The silent bidding will open on Friday September 6th at 5 pm in conjunction with the First Friday Opening Reception of the Aquarelle watercolor show happening in the main gallery. Gallery visitors will have from September 6th until October 25th to bid to own their favorite pieces. This is the main fundraising event of the year for the KAC and the proceeds will go to updating and repairing our beloved old building (new boiler, lighting system, new roof, to name a few). In the past, we have asked the participating artists to donate their work with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the art center. Because our mission is to help support local artists, this year we felt we wanted to adhere to that mission more closely and have given the artists the option to donate 100% of the sale of their art to the KAC or they can choose to receive 30% of the auction sale of the piece they donate. This is going to be an amazing event! First Friday Opening Reception Sept 6ht 5–7 pm. Live music by the TUNEWEAVERS! Delicous appetizers and wine will be served. Free event and open to the public.

BOYLE, BLACKWELL, and KEMPF Live in Concert at the KAC!
2024-09-13 19:00 - 21:00
for more info about the musicians:
Nelson Kempf musicnelsonkempf.comhttp://nelsonkempf.com
https://www.abigailblackwell.com/
Keeley Boyle: InvitingBandcamphttps://keeleyboyle1.bandcamp.com

Kpen ArtHive
2024-09-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
Come join us the second Saturday of the month to make art for free in our art center. We provide the art supplies and you provide the ideas and creativity to create and take home your own artwork! All levels and all ages welcome and it’s completely free! We have support staff here if needed–if not, just let yourself go! For Questions: kenaiartcenter@gmail.com or call Diane 503-880-1498.

The Art of Positive & Negative Paper Cutting Workshop with Artist Sandra Lewis
2024-09-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
In this workshop, Sandra will teach participants how to use positive and negative space from images to cut and create beautiful art to take home. Workshop is Saturday Sept 21st 12:00–4 pm. Cost: $45. Beginner friendly and all art levels welcome! You will be creating your own original piece of art, so please bring images (from magazines, photos, drawings, etc) that you can use to help create your piece.
To reserve your spot, please call (907) 283-7040 or stop by the Kenai Art Center to get your name on the list. Sandra will contact you individually for payment.

Susie Scrivner--Portraits Of The Kenai
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
Susie Scrivner is a self taught painter, sculptor, leathersmith, glass worker, musician and much more. She is the owner of SZQ Studio in Soldotna, Alaska. After she suffered a severe life changing illness, Susie began to delve into painting and other forms of art. According to Susie before she ever sold any work, she listed a painting “As a fluke…[in] a local ad and when it sold, I began to wonder if this closed door that I had viewed with so much loss and grief, was perhaps actually a guiding wall that if I had the courage to follow it, would direct me to a new place where life could breathe through me once more.”
We invite you to the solo show PORTRAITS OF THE KENAI to see the many glorious works by Susie Scrivner at our First Friday Opening Reception on Friday October 4th, 5–7 pm. Live piano by Maria Allison. Appetizers. Free event open to the Public.

KAC Christmas Ornament Sale
2024-10-23 12:00 - 2024-12-14 17:00 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
The First Annual KAC Christmas Ornament Sale is opening in the Gift Gallery at the Kenai Art Center on Wednesday October 23rd 2024. We have invited some of your favorite artists to create their own original design hanging ornaments for the 2024 Christmas season. Made from wood, glass, metal, fiber, etc. These ornaments are handmade, one-of-a-kind originals. Come and see our beautiful Christmas trees bedecked with creative and unique designs crafted just for this event. This sale from through October 23rd to December 14th. Questions? 907-283-7040 or kenaiartcenter@gmail.com

TEXTURES--Kenai Peninsula Quilter's Guild Annual Block Challenge
2024-11-08 17:00 - 19:00
In the back gallery we will have works on display by the Kenai Peninsula Quilter’s Guild in the show titled TEXTURES. Every year the guild picks a new theme that presents them with different ways to challenge their creativity and artistic skill.
First Friday Opening Reception November 8th 5–7 pm. Live guitar music by Harold Rudstrom. Refreshments. Free event. Open to the public.

MURAL Show 2024
2024-11-08 17:00 - 19:00
Join us at the KAC for our Annual Mural show on Friday November 8th. We invite local mural artists to come and work together to paint the Huge single canvas that covers the walls of our main gallery creating one collaborative piece of art. Our gallery will be open for extended hours from Tuesday October 29th (10 am to 10 pm) until Tuesday November 5th ending at 10 pm. During these extended hours you are invited for a sneak peek to see the mural in progress and to watch the artists create. The SECOND Friday Opening Reception will be November 8th 5 pm. Live music by Harold Rudstrom. Refreshments. Free event open to the public. This event opening will coincide with the TEXTURES show opening in the back gallery and both shows will run through December 14th, closing at 5 pm. We’re open Wednesday through Saturday 12–5 pm. For Questions: kenaiartcenter@gmail.com or 907-283-7040.

KAC Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Fair 2024
2024-11-29 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for the KAC Winter Arts & Crafts Fair!
Lots of creative and unique gifts created by our local artists here on the Kenai Peninsula.

IF you’re a vendor, It’s never too early to reserve a booth!
We do not accept emailed application forms–payment needs to accompany application.

You can stop by the Kenai Art Center Wednesday through Saturday 12–5 and pick up a form
or click here for a printable form:

Questions? call Vicky at 907-394-7381

Kenai Potters Guild Christmas Pottery Sale 2024
2024-12-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
Find your perfect Christmas gifts at the Kenai Potters Guild Annual Christmas Sale 2024!

Holiday Closure
2024-12-15 - 2025-01-03
Hello art lovers! We will be closing for a couple weeks starting on Sunday December 15th until Friday January 3rd–when we will open for our first 2025 show titled KINETIC! Happy Holidays! for information about our KINETIC show please go here: https://kenaiartcenter.org/event/kinetic-january-2025/

KINETIC JANUARY 2025
2025-01-03 17:00 - 19:00
In our main gallery we will have on exhibit a call for art-in-motion show titled KINETIC. Kinetic art is a manifestation of the fascination with motion which defines a whole swathe of modern art from Impressionism onwards. First Friday Opening Reception for KINETIC will be January 3rd 2025, 5–7 pm. Live Music by the Kenai River Brass Quintet. Refreshments. Free event. Open to the public.

Jelly Plate Printing Workshop with Diane Peterson
2025-01-25 13:00 - 16:00
Come and learn from artist Diane Peterson how to create beautiful prints with jelly pigment.
Saturday January 25th 1–4 pm. For ages 15+
Cost: $30
To reserve your spot, Venmo the artist @Diane-Peterson-888, call or stop by the Kenai Art Center to get your name on the list. Payment is due before start of the workshop.
816 Cook Avenue, Kenai (in oldtown across from the Bingo Hall)
907-283-7040.

Fiber Arts Exhibition February 2025
2025-02-07 17:00 - 19:00
Call for FIBER ART! Fiber Arts Show coming to the Kenai Art Center February 2025! Submissions for this show are open to weavers, quilters, sewers, knitters, crocheters, etc.
First Friday Opening Reception February 7th 5–7 pm. This show will run from February 5th through Friday February 28th.
Original designs and Original patterns made within the last two years only please. All pieces must be completely assembled with hanging hardware attached. Submissions for this show will be accepted beginning Saturday January 4th through Saturday February 1st 2025 by 5 pm. This call for art show is open to artists 18 years of age or older. First Friday Opening Reception February 7th 5–7 pm. Free Event. Live Music & Refreshments. Any Qs: kenariartcenter@gmail.com ( att: Charlotte in subject line)

Kpen ArtHive
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00
Come and Create Art With Us at the KAC…for free! We provide the supplies and support to help you create your own art to take home.
Every second Saturday of the month from 9 am–12 pm. No experience needed.
More info about this and other special events: https://kenaiartcenter.org/https-kenaiartcenter-org-wp-admin-post-phppost6394actionedit/

HAND-BUILD a MUG with Daisy and your Valentine at the KAC!
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
Food, drinks, ART…and Valentine’s weekend!
Daisy Jeffords (local artist and potter) is excited to hold this Valentine themed hand-building pottery workshop at the Kenai Art Center.
Friday Feb 14th @ 7 pm, Saturday February 15th @ 4 pm, or 7 pm. $70 per person or $140 per couple. A great way to celebrate ART and Valentine’s weekend! No experience needed–beginner friendly.
Included in workshop fee: Instruction and Assistance in building a custom hand-built clay mug, fired mug, complimentary Kombucha from Wild Currant, and a complimentary Wild Currant Brownie ice cream dessert.
TO RESERVE A SPOT for one of the workshops, or for questions for Daisy, please go here: daisyjeffordspottery.com

BLADES OF BRASS Live In Concert
2025-02-15 14:00 - 15:30
Saturday February 15th 2 pm at the Kenai Art Center! BLADES OF BRASS is a new chamber ensemble based on the Kenai Peninsula. Established in 2024, it was formed by a group of musicians that are passionate about sharing the excitement and beauty of brass instruments! They will be performing classical works that demonstrate the power and lyricism of brass instruments, fun and lively selections of famous jazz tunes, and a lovely tango by Astor Piazzolaa. BLADES OF BRASS is also excited to perform music by contemporary composer Anthony Plog.
Tickets: $10 each (students free). Pick up your tickets at the Kenai Art Center (816 Cook Avenue in Oldtown Kenai). We’re open 12–5 pm Wednesday through Saturday.
All proceeds will benefit the Soldotna High School and Homer High School bands. More BLADES OF BRASS info: https://homerart.org/event/blades-of-brass/
The Kenai Art Center will be closed to the public at 1:30 pm on Saturday February 15th for this special concert and will be open for all concert ticket holders.

HAND-BUILD a MUG with Daisy and your Valentine at the KAC!
2025-02-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
Food, drinks, Pottery…and Valentine’s weekend!
Daisy Jeffords (local artist and potter) is excited to hold this Valentine themed hand-building pottery workshop at the Kenai Art Center.
Friday Feb 14th @ 7 pm, Saturday February 15th @ 4 pm, or 7 pm. $70 per person or $140 per couple. A great way to celebrate ART and Valentine’s weekend! No experience needed–beginner friendly.
Included in workshop fee: Instruction and Assistance in building a custom hand-built clay mug, fired mug, complimentary Kombucha from Wild Currant, and a complimentary Wild Currant Brownie ice cream dessert.
TO RESERVE A SPOT for one of the workshops, or for questions for Daisy, please go here: daisyjeffordspottery.com

Jelly Plate Printing with artist Diane Peterson
2025-02-22 13:00 - 16:00
(THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED) Come and learn from artist Diane Peterson how how create beautiful prints with jelly pigment.
Saturday February 22nd 1–4 pm. For ages 15+
Cost: $30
To reserve your spot, Venmo the artist at @Diane-Peterson-888, call or stop by the Kenai Art Center to get your name on the list. Payment is due before start of the workshop.
816 Cook Avenue, Kenai (in oldtown across from the Bingo Hall)
907-283-7040.

INFUSION--Call For Art Exhibition--March 2025
2025-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
The Kenai Art Center , the Kenai River Brewing Company and the Tuneweavers will be getting together for this 2025 juried call-for-art show and beer launch fundraiser. Every year in March the KAC and the Kenai River Brewing Company collaborate to launch a new beer and put on a great juried show. We are fortunate to have jurors Stephanie Cox, Marco Mendoza and Jason Notter helping to put this show together.
This year the title of the show is INFUSION. For artists submitting artwork, think about what INFUSION means to you creatively and visually. More info about that? Infusion is: the introduction of a new element or quality into something. A drink can be infused with an herbal extract, or a person can be infused with happiness. A meadow can be infused with the sweet aroma of flowers or our minds can be infused with ideas and creativity. The KAC is looking for any original artwork (2-d, 3-d, fabric, mixed media, pottery, etc) made within the last two years that hasn’t been shown in the KAC before. Art submissions will be accepted starting Saturday February 1st through Saturday March 1st by 5 pm. All 2-d work (or any work that needs to hang) must have hanging hardware attached. All pieces must be accompanied by a KAC art entry submission form. For questions: kenaiartcenter@gmail.com.
First Friday Opening Reception and new beer launch. March 7th 5 pm. Live music by the Tuneweavers. Free Event. Open to the public.
