Kenai Art Center

A MIDLIFE REVERIE Theresa Ritter Solo Show
2026-07-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Anchorage) | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
We are excited to welcome artist Theresa Ritter and her solo show titled A MIDLIFE REVERIE to our back gallery in July.
First Friday Opening Reception July 3rd. 5–7 pm.
From Theresa: “Reverie is a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream if you will. I am a lifelong creative who has explored many avenues of expression before falling in love with painting and finding the courage to share it with the world. This past October, I turned the big 5-0, which led me to a lot of reflection over the first half of my life leading to the inspiration for this show. While my reveries of the last 50 years were not always pleasant, I definitely came across memories that shaped me into the person I have become today. From early childhood memories, those awkward, angst-filled teen years and life beyond as a responsible adult…so much packed into all those years that have raced by all too quickly. This body of work is a reflection of some of my memories….”
This show will run through July 31st.
For more information about Theresa Ritter:https://ohmycraftyheart.com/

THREE CURRENTS, ONE TIDE
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Anchorage) | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
Join us in the main gallery for THREE CURRENTS, ONE TIDE--featuring artists Annette Henry, Georg-Ann Phillips and Janie Stewart.
This group show will feature the works of three artists who work and flow together like currents in a river.
First Friday Opening Reception. Artist talks, live music, and refreshments. Open to the public.
More info coming soon.

Abbey Ulen. Solo Show
2026-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Anchorage) | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
Join us in the main gallery in August to experience the works of artist Abbey Ulen.
First Friday Opening Reception August 7th 5–7 pm.
More info coming soon!

SILENT ART AUCTION 2026
2026-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Anchorage) | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
Join us in our main gallery in October for our SILENT ART AUCTION annual fundraiser.
The Silent Art Auction opens at our First Friday Opening Reception October 2nd 5–7 pm.
The largest annual fundraiser for the Kenai Art Center is just around the corner. The KAC staff has handpicked and invited your favorite KAC artists to participate by donating unique and original art for auction at our biggest fundraising event of the year. Visitors to the gallery will be able to bid on art throughout the month. Bidding closes on Friday October 30th at 5 pm. The winning bidders will be contacted the next day.
The Kenai Art Center is 100% funded by private donors and we couldn’t exist without this support. This fundraiser supports the Kenai Art Center’s workshops, programs, and preservation of our historic old town Kenai building. Many thanks to everyone for supporting and participating!
Show/Bidding dates: Friday October 2nd through Friday October 30th.
Live Music. Refreshments. Open to the public.

BIG ART--SMALL DIMENSIONS Call For Art Exhibition
2026-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Anchorage) | AK
Call Summary: We invite artists 18 ages to 100+ to submit original artwork for our upcoming BIG ART–SMALL DIMENSIONS (12x12x12) Nov–Dec Exhibition. The goal is to celebrate creativity within a smaller, uniform, format. This is an open-theme show. For Specific show details please visit: https://kenaiartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/12x12X12-Call-For-Art-Show-Prospectus.pdf
Important Dates:
Submission Dates: October 3rd through October 31st 2026.
Opening Reception: Friday November 6th 5– 7 pm
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday November 4th through Friday December 18th
Artwork Post-Show Pick-up: Saturday December 19th during business hours or January 6th through January 30th 2027.
Please see our mission statement and vision statement guidelines and subject matter on our “about us” web page.

Kenai Art Center Arts & Crafts Fair 2026
2026-11-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-28 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | kenai Central High School, 9583 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, Alaska, 99611, United States
An eclectic mix of homemade local goods to help us celebrate the Christmas Holiday!
Come and choose from beautiful, unique and original artistic items to help fill Christmas presents, stockings, and mantlepieces! November 27th and 28th at the Kenai Central High School commons and gym. The event runs Friday and Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm.
Vendor Information:
It’s not too early to reserve your booth. Registrations must be received either by postmark or in person at the Kenai Art Center by November 14th 2025. We do not take any applications via email due to payment needing to accompany the application.
Booth fees are as follows:
8×8′ Booth (limit 3)- $165
4.4′ Booth (Limit 2)- $85
Early Set-Up Fee-$25
Reserve a Booth for 2025
Booth Application: https://kenaiartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Kenai-Arts-application.pdf
Vendors are welcome to reserve a booth by dropping off an application at the Kenai Fine Art Center or by mailing it in. We do not accept applications via email because your payment must accompany the application in order to reserve a booth. Please make checks payable to “Peninsula Art Guild.” Applications are available at the Art Center, or you can print them out at home by following the link above.
For questions, please call Shannon at 907-953-0247. If mailing your application, please use this address below:
Kenai Art Center
P.O. Box 703
Kenai, AK 99611

Kenai Art Center Winter Arts & Crafts Fair 2026
2026-11-27 10:00 - 2026-11-28 17:00 (America/Anchorage) | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
An eclectic mix of homemade local goods to help us celebrate the Christmas Holiday!
Come and choose from beautiful, unique and original artistic items to help fill Christmas presents, stockings, and mantlepieces! November 27th and 28th at the Kenai Central High School commons and gym. The event runs Friday and Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm.
Vendor Information:

It’s not too early to reserve your booth. Registrations must be received either by postmark or in person at the Kenai Art Center by November 14th 2025. We do not take any applications via email due to payment needing to accompany the application.
Booth fees are as follows:
8×8′ Booth (limit 3)- $165
4.4′ Booth (Limit 2)- $85
Reserve a Booth for 2025
Booth Application: https://kenaiartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Kenai-Arts-application.pdf
Vendors are welcome to reserve a booth by dropping off an application at the Kenai Fine Art Center or by mailing it in. We do not accept applications via email because your payment must accompany the application in order to reserve a booth. Please make checks payable to “Peninsula Art Guild.” Applications are available at the Art Center, or you can print them out at home by following the link above.
For questions, please call Shannon at 907-953-0247. If mailing your application, please use this address below:
Kenai Art Center
P.O. Box 703
Kenai, AK 99611

Kenai Potters Guild Christmas Sale 2026
2026-12-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Anchorage) | 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/

KAC Christmas Holiday Closure
2026-12-21 08:00 - 2027-01-08 17:00 (America/Anchorage) | Kenai Art Center, 816 Cook Ave, Kenai, AK, 99611
The KAC will be closed for the Christmas holiday beginning Wednesday December 21st through January 8th opening at 5 pm for our SECOND Friday Opening Reception and January 2027 exhibition.
