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Revised for release Feb. 19, 2016

Media Contact: Laura Carpenter, (907) 929-9227, [email protected]

SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS MARCH/APRIL 2016

*EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: This release replaces previous schedules. Download related media images at www.anchoragemuseum.org/media.

Information provided below is subject to change. To confirm details and dates, call the Marketing and Public Relations Department at (907) 929-9227.

News page 1 March Events page 2 April Events page 5 Planetarium page 6 Classes and Workshops page 8 Upcoming Exhibitions page 9 Current Exhibitions page 10 Partner Programs page 11 Visitor Information page 12

NEWS

Artists invited to apply for exhibitions at the Anchorage Museum The Anchorage Museum is accepting submissions until March 10 for project proposals for solo and group exhibitions. The Anchorage Museum’s Patricia B. Wolf Solo Exhibition Series supports the work and development of Alaska artists, highlighting new bodies of work by individual artists. Alaska artists are invited to submit applications to a selection committee comprised of museum staff and art professionals. These solo art exhibitions will be scheduled starting in 2017. The Anchorage Museum is currently accepting proposals from Alaska residents and all tribally enrolled Alaska Natives. Works in all media will be considered. The Anchorage Museum is also accepting curatorial and group proposals featuring more than one artist. These proposals will not be part of the Patricia B. Wolf exhibition series but will be brought before the museum’s Exhibition Review Committee for consideration. Applicants for group and curatorial proposals do not need to be from Alaska, but successful proposals will support the museum’s mission to connect people, expand perspectives and encourage global dialogue about the North and its distinct environment. The Anchorage Museum encourages artists to develop new works for these opportunities. Interested artists can learn more and apply for both opportunities at callforentry.org and www.anchoragemuseum.org/about-us/artist-opportunities/. For questions, please contact, Angela Demma, von der Heydt Curator, [email protected]. The Anchorage Museum is grateful to the Alaska State Council on the Arts; National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and Anchorage Museum Foundation’s Alaska Airlines Silver Anniversary Fund for ongoing support of the museum’s important solo exhibition series.

Museum expansion update: Construction begins on new wing The museum is expanding to the North - with the addition of 25,000 square feet of new gallery space for the art collection and an exploration of art in the North. The expansion will add four art galleries, informal gallery/event spaces, administrative offices and additional space for the Discovery Center. Concurrently, we are excited to be underway on a new 15,000-square-foot Alaska gallery that explores the landscape, people, lifeways and stories of Alaska. This expansion is about more than bringing works from the collection out for public view. It's also about creating a compelling narrative for the North through the lens of art and furthering the museum's mission of expanding perceptions of the North, its landscape and cultures. The project is made possible through a generous gift from the Rasmuson family, which has been matched by a grant from the Rasmuson Foundation. Construction has begun, with completion set for the fall of 2017. The museum will remain open during construction with only affected areas closed. At times traffic on Sixth Avenue and A Street will be impacted. Alternate detour routes, if you wish to avoid construction: Eastbound traffic: 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 9th avenues Northbound traffic: E, Gambell, and Cordova streets Roadway impact is subject to change. For updated information, go to anchoragemuseum.org/visit or call 929-9200.

MARCH EVENTS

Discovery Center Science Demonstrations 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, March 1-April 30 Meet the Anchorage Museum’s reptiles and marine animals, explore the hidden layers in candy and learn how to create a static charge. Demonstrations vary. Science demonstrations: 3 p.m. daily. Animal demonstrations: 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. Included with admission

Conservator's Corner 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, March 2-June 29 Learn more about the research and work behind the scenes with Anchorage Museum conservators. Ask questions while the conservator repairs and preserves cultural and historical objects, and learn how conservation uses a knowledge of materials and scientific methods to care for the museum's collection. Included with admission

Blink 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, March 4-April 30 Preschoolers and toddlers create, experiment and play with a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations. Enjoy new themes and ways to explore the museum each week. Part of the museum's Blink program, which introduces children 5 and younger to a range of activities, including open-ended play, hands-on workshops, literacy and storytelling, art, and science. Included with admission

2 Polar Nights 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, March 4-Dec. 30 This Friday night series enlivens our nights through activities centering around art, culture, the environment, and the way Northern urbanites gather and meet. Part of the Anchorage Museum’s Polar Lab, a series of programs exploring life in the North. Selected galleries and spaces are open late every Friday, and museum admission is discounted.

Battle of the Breweries 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 4 We’re hosting a Belgian-Style Beer Tasting this month in Muse. Join us to sample the Kenai Gummy Bear Triple, Midnight Sun Panty Peeler and Glacier BrewHouse Imperial Blonde. Ages 21 and older. $5

Near the Bear Opening Reception 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 4 Join an opening reception for the family friendly exhibition “Near the Bear” that explores the Arctic through highlights from the Anchorage Museum’s Collection featuring animals and environments. Free

ASD Art Exhibition Opening Reception 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 4 Celebrate student art with the grand opening of the 44th annual Anchorage School District student art exhibition. This year’s theme is “Selfie: Culture through Self Expression.” The exhibition is presented in conjunction with National Youth Art Month, an acknowledgement of the visual arts programs in American schools. Enjoy live music performed by ASD students at the reception. Free

Elevator Music 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 4 We're redefining elevator music: what was once background noise is now a live concert experience. Board the museum’s oversized elevator and enjoy music by Angeline Moore. Free

Author Talk Debbie Moderow: Fast into the Night 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 4 Local author and Iditarod racer, Debbie Moderow, will read from her new memoir, Fast into the Night, about her journey from a sled dog enthusiast, to volunteer with the Iditarod to a competitor in the "the last great race." Free

7 Days of Genius Festival Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6 Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12 Anchorage Museum is partnering with 92nd Y Street to celebrate their 7 Days of Genius Festival through family programming throughout the museum that explores what genius looks like in Alaska and the North. Included with admission • March 5 - Create your own snow goggles. Held in conjunction with the exhibition “Near the Bear,” looking at the genius of Northern adaptation. • March 6 – Take a guided tour of the Anchorage Museum, highlighting themes, objects, ideas and creative pieces that showcase the Genius of Northern Adaptation and Creative Design. • March 12 – Create your own hydroponic garden. Vertical Harvest Hydroponics is in Spark!Lab to talk about the genius of creative design through their innovative approach to making hydroponic gardening in Alaska more accessible.

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Museum Day Live 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 12 Visit the Anchorage Museum for free as a part of Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live! Held during Women's History Month, this “special edition” of Smithsonian’s “Museum Day Live!” event encourages all people, and particularly women and girls of color, to explore their nation’s museums, cultural institutions, zoos, aquariums, parks and libraries—which will offer free admission for the day. Visitors can download Museum Day Live tickets at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-live-march-2016/tickets/. Free Anchorage Museum general admission with tickets, limited to two people per household.

61° Workshop 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 Connect with an expert to find out what they do, how they do it, and experience the engaging aspects of their work through an interactive project. Anchorage Museum Conservator, Sarah Owens, will give families a glimpse into the job of a conservator and families will get to try their hand at conservation tasks through hands on activities. This drop-in gathering has a maximum capacity of 25 participants. Included with admission

Art Lab 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, March 5-April 30 Think, create and compose during this art studio for all ages. Explore new materials and processes. Visitors are welcome to make their own creation with provided materials in this open-ended art studio. Included with admission

Monthly Wine Tasting 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17 Join us for our monthly wine tasting in Muse. We will be showcasing Vistalba's Corte C, Corte B and Corte A from this Mendoza, Argentina winery. Ages 21 and older. $21

Wells Fargo Free Day: Spring Celebration 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20 This spring celebration will focus on our new exhibition “Near the Bear” with hands on activities. We will be featuring the science demonstration, Arctic Adaptations, Spark!Lab will present It’s All Material, an Alaska design challenge, and ArtLab will be inspired by Arctic animals. Free general admission all day thanks to Wells Fargo sponsorship.

Educator Family Night 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 24 New this spring, we are inviting educators and their families to celebrate perspectives on the past, life in the north today, and the promise of the future. Learn about field trip planning, how to bring exhibitions to life through hands-on exploration, and how to use the museum and its rich resources as an authentic extension of your classroom curriculum. Register online. Free

Bucking Tradition: Other Routes To Publishing Success 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24 The publishing industry is in a constant state of change. It is increasingly difficult to find success at the big New York publishing houses, but other routes to publishing success exist. Join Martha Amore, Peter Dunlap-Shohl, and Tracy Sinclare as they discuss their experiences bringing books to print. Moderated by Lizbeth Meredith. Presented in partnership with 49 Writers. Free

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Polar Nights: Break Up 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 25 Spring can be rough, but you don't have to suffer this break up alone. Let an evening of music and local beer help you pull through. Buy tickets online. $15

Please note: During free and reduced-admission events, fees still apply for premium exhibitions and planetarium shows.

APRIL EVENTS

Elevator Music 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 1 We're redefining elevator music: what was once background noise is now a live concert experience. Board the museum’s oversized elevator and enjoy music by KillBill Sax. Free

Battle of the Breweries 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 8 Our beer battle in Muse this month will be between some uncommon India Pale Ales. Let’s get hoppy with samples of Kenai Sunken Island IPA, MNS Seasonal IPA and Arcos Steed Rye IPA. Ages 21 and older. $5 per flight

Wells Fargo Free Days: KidsDay 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 16 In partnership with Anchorage’s Promise, we celebrate all of Alaska’s children today with free admission and hands-on activities. Activities for children of all ages will be themed to Earth Day. Play at a renewable energy station, turn recyclable materials into art in ArtLab, or learn how to utilize light in the Arctic with our Solar North activity. Free general admission all day thanks to Wells Fargo sponsorship.

61° Workshop 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16 Connect with an expert to find out what they do, how they do it, and experience the engaging aspects of their work through an interactive project. Photo Archivist for the Atwood Resource Center, Sara Piasecki, presents an open-house style exploration of archived photos from the Collections. This drop-in gathering has a maximum capacity of 25 participants. Free

Wine Tasting 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 21 Join us for our monthly wine tasting in Muse. We’ll be sampling Cold Creek winery. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling are on the docket from this Columbia River vineyard. Ages 21 and older. $21

The Idea of North 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 Hear from curators Cindy Burlingham and Andrew Hunter from the Art Gallery of Ontario about "The Idea of North," an exhibition they curated with comedian Steve Martin about 20th-century Canadian painter Lawren Harris. Admission is half-price as part of the museum's Friday night series Polar Nights.

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Wild Author Event 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 Ray and Barbara Bane traveled 1,200 miles by dog team across Alaska and at the end of that journey in 1974, they committed themselves to preserving the wilderness that they cherished. They helped draw the lines on the map for national parks across Alaska. Join Ray Bane and as he talks about his and Barbara's adventures and the controversy of those volatile years in Alaska history. He, along with co-author Kaylene Johnson-Sullivan, will be signing his biography, “Our Perfect Wild: Ray & Barbara Bane's Journeys and the Fate of the Wild North.” Free

THOMAS PLANETARIUM

The following schedule is valid March 1-April 30. Prices vary from $2 to $6 and do not include museum general admission (unless otherwise noted). Fees still apply for planetarium shows during free and reduced-admission events. Learn more and buy tickets at www.anchoragemuseum.org.

Seven Wonders 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday Turn back the pages of time and witness the seven ancient wonders of the world. Travel to Egypt to visit the Great Pyramids and to Greece to tour the Temples of Zeus. Then embark on a journey through space to see the universe’s greatest wonders. $6 plus museum admission

Back To The Moon For Good 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday Immerse yourself in a race to the Moon 40 years after the historic Apollo landings. Learn about the history of lunar exploration, and the Moon’s resources. Discover what humanity’s future on the Moon might hold. See how a competition among privately funded international teams is ushering in a new era of lunar exploration. Narrated by Tim Allen, Back to the Moon for Good presents the Google Lunar XPRIZE, and the personal stories of competition and collaboration it inspires. $6 plus museum admission

Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea 10:30 a.m. Saturday This animated adventure explains one of the greatest geological events in Earth’s history: the separation of the supercontinent Pangaea. When two children embark on a geology field trip back in time, they are thrown into a fantastic voyage where they witness incredible geological wonders and learn about the mysterious process that created our present-day continents. $6 plus museum admission

Flight Adventures 11:30 a.m. Saturday This multi-media show from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis introduces children and families to the science, technology, and history of flight. The show features NASA’s research and advancements that have made space travel possible, along with the important role that engineering models have played in flight development. $6 plus museum admission

Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2015 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Every year the Royal Observatory Greenwich runs an international competition called the Astronomy Photographer of the Year (APY). Sit back and watch as images from the 2015 competition fill the planetarium dome, and spark imagination and interest in astronomy and photography. $3 plus museum admission

6 River of Bears 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Observe Alaska’s iconic brown bears as they nurture cubs, fish for salmon, and play in their natural environment. This immersive, full-dome planetarium show plants you in the middle of the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary, where more than 100 brown bears congregate each summer to bulk up for the harsh winter. Learn how the bears’ remarkable intelligence and instincts help them survive in the Alaska wilderness. $6 plus museum admission

Solar Quest 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Discover the ways in which the Sun and Earth are interconnected and how we are truly living with a star. Learn about the impact of space weather and how the Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field protects all life on Earth. Watch as scientists working with the Solar Dynamics Observatory discover how to identify and predict severe solar weather. View solar phenomena such as fusion, light energy, granules, solar flares and coronal mass ejections through high quality animations and actual videos of the Sun releasing large amounts of solar energy. $3 plus museum admission

Two Small Pieces of Glass 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Trace the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modification to a child’s spyglass – using two small pieces of glass – to the launch of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy. Explore the wonder and discovery made by astronomers throughout the last 400 years. $6 plus museum admission

Astronomy Alive 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4 and April 1 Take a guided tour through space and time in this live show, customized to highlight current astronomical occurrences. $6 plus museum admission

Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11 Lose yourself in Pink Floyd’s classic album “Wish You Were Here.” This new full-dome music and light show interprets the acclaimed rock album through mesmerizing HD graphics. This is not a laser show, but the next generation of computer generated imagery. Audience advisory: Adult subject matter. Tickets are half-price as part of the museum's Friday night series Polar Nights. $5 plus museum admission

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25 Immerse yourself in Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.” This new full-dome music and light show expands on the classic album through captivating HD graphics. Not a typical laser show, but the next generation of computer generated imagery. Audience advisory: Adult subject matter. Tickets are half-price as part of the museum's Friday night series Polar Nights. $5 plus museum admission

Pink Floyd: The Wall 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 Lose yourself in Pink Floyd’s masterpiece “The Wall.” This full-dome music and light show interprets this classic album through mesmerizing HD graphics. This is not a laser show, but the next generation of computer generated imagery. Audience advisory: Adult subject matter. Tickets are half-price as part of the museum's Friday night series Polar Nights. $5 plus museum admission

7 Led Zeppelin's Cosmic Light Show 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 Be transported by mood-altering art and 3-D graphics choreographed to Led Zeppelin’s biggest hits, including Whole Lotta Love, Immigrant Song and Ramble On. This immersive experience plays out on the museum's full-dome planetarium screen in concert with a state- of-the-art sound system. Audience advisory: Adult subject matter. Tickets are half-price as part of the museum's Friday night series Polar Nights. $5 plus museum admission

SPRING BREAK CAMPS

The Anchorage Museum offers spring break camps for ages 8 to 10. Find complete class listings and registration information at anchoragemuseum.org/learn.

Navigation Nation 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 Look at how society has mapped the world around us and navigated across great distances. Learn about how we have used the stars in the past, and how we map the universe now. Make your own maps for others to complete a scavenger hunt. Register online. $75

Click & Brick 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 Challenge yourself as a builder. Learn about different materials and methods of construction, while completing hands-on building activities. Focus on 3-D design elements, using LEGO bricks, Minecraft, and 3-D printing. Register online. $75

Super Sleuths 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 17 Explore the world of forensic science by investigating a “crime scene.” Learn how to decode secret messages, examine evidence, draw conclusions, and work with a team to solve the case and save the day. Register online. $75

Build it Paint it 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 18 Collaborate and create a 3-D world. Is it a garden, a city, a group of animals or friends? Use paint and a host of fun materials to color your creations. Become a part of this small exhibit. Step into it as we record your interactions. Get inspired by looking at sculptures in the museum. Register online. $75

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

The Anchorage Museum offers a variety of classes. Find complete class listings and registration information at anchoragemuseum.org/learn.

Look Smart, Talk About Art 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 30-31 Learn to look at and talk about art in this artist-guided exploration of artwork and art terminology. Register online. $50

Animal Illustration with Near the Bear 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 20-21 View paintings, prints and drawings of animals from the Arctic and learn to draw your own animal illustrations. Register online. $50

8 UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

All exhibitions are included with museum admission unless otherwise noted.

Near the Bear: An All-Ages Arctic Adventure On view March 4 through July 4 The name “Arctic” comes from a Greek word meaning “near the bear.” The Arctic region is in the northernmost part of Earth. This family-friendly exhibition explores the Arctic environment through art and science, with exploration into the Arctic for all ages. Featuring the animals that make their home in the Arctic and the tools used to travel and thrive in an extreme environment, “Near the Bear” features artwork from the Anchorage Museum’s collection and hands-on art activities and experiences. Film and a reading provide additional ways to investigate.

Anchorage School District Art Exhibition Selfie: Culture through Self Expression On view March 4 through April 3 The 44th annual Anchorage School District exhibition showcases artwork from some of the district’s student artists. The exhibition gives kindergarten through high school students the rare opportunity to experience their artwork in a museum. This year's theme is the “Selfie: Culture through Self Expression.” Works were selected by teachers and include drawings, paintings, multimedia works, jewelry and sculpture. Auxiliary exhibition locations are Anchorage City Hall, Chugiak-Eagle River Municipal Library and the Mall at Sears. The exhibition is presented in conjunction with National Youth Art Month, an acknowledgement of visual arts programs in American schools.

Living Room: Magnetic North On view beginning April 3 Living Room is a non-traditional exhibition in the museum atrium that will take the form of a gathering space, capturing the Northern landscape indoors and celebrating life in the North. It will be a place for gathering, exploring content, reading, listening, plugging in and unplugging. iPads with map programs allow people to experiment with images of Alaska people and places. Visitors can read books on the North through small “microlibraries.” Living Room is an extension of the View From Up Here exhibition opening May 6.

View From Up Here: The Arctic at the Center of the World On view May 6 though Oct. 2 Interest in the Arctic has preoccupied explorers for hundreds of years, and that fascination with the North continues today. “View From Up Here: The Arctic at the Center of the World” is an international contemporary art exhibition that highlights contemporary investigations into the Arctic – through the perspective of artists. The exhibition conveys a complexity of place and people through film, photographs, installations, and sculptures that highlight Arctic cultures, landscape, scientific research, and visions of the future. Participating artists include: Nicholas Galanin (Alaska), Anna Hoover (Alaska/Washington), Jeroen Toirkens (Holland), Derek Cote (Michigan), Marek Ranis (North Carolina), Christoph Kapeller (California), Paul Walde (Canada), John Grade (Washington), Magali Daniaux and Cedric Pigot (France), Mary Mattingly (New York), Annesofie Norn (Denmark), Bryndis Snaebjornsdottir and Mark Wilson (Iceland/England). The exhibition will have components throughout the museum, from formal galleries to an atrium "living room" and installations in common spaces and outdoors. It is accompanied by public programs, including performances and temporary installations in the museum and out in the community. A corresponding publication supports examination of the North beyond black-and-white perspectives.

9 CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Exhibitions are included with museum admission unless otherwise noted.

Kill the Indian, Save the Man Nicholas Galanin Solo Exhibition On view through April 10 Adaptation and resistance, exaggeration and lies, dreams and memories are recurring themes in Nicholas Galanin’s work. He draws upon a wide range of Indigenous technologies and global materials when exploring ideas through his art. Born in Sitka, Alaska, Galanin has trained in traditional as well as contemporary approaches to art. His body of work simultaneously preserves his culture and explores new perceptual territory. He studied at the London Guildhall University where he received a bachelor of fine arts degree with honors in jewelry design and silversmithing. He earned a master’s degree in Indigenous visual arts at Massey University in New Zealand. Galanin is also an accomplished musician who performs under the name Silver Jackson. He finds new expression in fashion design. His many artistic influences merge in this multimedia exhibition of large sculptures, video and live performance. Galanin says in his artist statement that culture cannot be contained as it unfolds: “My art enters this stream at many different points, looking backwards, looking forwards, generating its own sound and motion. I am inspired by generations of Tlingit and Unangax creativity and contribute to this wealthy conversation through active curiosity. There is no room in this exploration for the tired prescriptions of the ‘Indian art world’ and its institutions. Through creating I assert my freedom.” This exhibition is part of the Patricia B. Wolf Solo Exhibition Series, presented with generous support from the Alaska State Council on the Arts; the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and the Anchorage Museum Foundation’s Alaska Airlines Silver Anniversary Fund.

Stick and Puck Michael Conti Solo Exhibition On view through April 10 Michael Conti is a photographer and video artist based in Anchorage, Alaska. Conti’s solo exhibition at the Anchorage Museum will focus on hockey from social, cultural and gender perspectives. Approaching the world of hockey not through the lens of a fan, but rather as a cultural critic, Conti sees many of society's "norms" and expectations played out on rinks around the North and the U.S. “In my short videos the masculine myths of the Sports Hero and the Wilderness Man are subverted as the player slams against the boards of the rational,” Conti says. “Like Don Quixote on skates he body checks the improbable to sad and comic results. An exercise in obsession, the determined and solitary hockey player shoots at a goal that is never revealed, never attained in the harsh and remote landscape of Alaska.” Conti earned a BFA from the University of Alaska Anchorage, and an MFA from the Art Institute of Boston. He has received numerous awards for his photography and his video work has been shown at the Nam June Paik Art Center in Seoul, South Korea and at ContainR at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. The Patricia B. Wolf Solo Exhibition Series is presented with generous support from the Alaska State Council on the Arts; the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and the Anchorage Museum Foundation’s Alaska Airlines Silver Anniversary Fund.

10 All-Alaska Biennial On view through April 10 This exhibition celebrates the contemporary work of Alaska artists. The museum’s juried exhibitions (“All Alaska Juried Exhibition” and “Earth, Fire & Fibre”) began more than 30 years ago to encourage the creation of new works by Alaska artists in all media. With the “All Alaska Biennial,” artists explore the authentic North, its people, materials and landscapes, through a variety of interpretations. Guest juror is Jen Budney, an independent writer and curator who has held positions with the Mendel Art Gallery, Kamloops Art Gallery, Canada Council for the Arts, Gallery 101, and Flash Art International. All Alaska Biennial is funded in part by a grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts; the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; the Anchorage Museum Association; and the Municipality of Anchorage.

Portraits of Place: The Arctic in Photographs On view through April 24 The predominant stereotype of the Arctic is that it is a place untouched. “Portraits of Place” breaks open the idea of a pristine landscape and replaces it with a North that is both inhabited and complex. Within this context, the artists in this exhibition examine the Arctic through contemporary photography that conveys a sense of place through human impact and lifeways. These portraits explore the Arctic in Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, Canada and Russia in the work of Olaf Otto Becker, Brian Adams, Tiina Itkonen, Evgenia Arbugaeva and Acacia Johnson.

Our Story On view through Sept. 11 Alaska Native artists’ perspectives are featured in this exhibition curated by Drew Michael. “Until recently, Indigenous art was defined and described by non-Indigenous people in museums, books, and galleries,” explains Alaska Native artist Drew Michael, curator of “Our Story.” This exhibition features perspectives of Alaska Native artists, whose works often knit together past and present generations. Tlingit artist Ricky Tagaban does this metaphorically and literally with his work Pouch, an iPhone bag made out of wool, cedar bark, and suede. Photographer Brian Adams looks at environmental change in his work Children in Newtok, Alaska Playing on Land Erosion. Presented from multiple voices and showcasing a blending of techniques, “Our Story” explores place and culture through contemporary art.

PARTNER PROGRAMS

Cook Inlet Historical Society 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 Nellie Moore, Alaska Native radio producer, and Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Radio Network news director, present “Historical Alaska Events in the Mainstream News: A Native American Perspective.” This event is presented by the Cook Inlet Historical Society. Free

Cook Inlet Historical Society 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 Julia O’Malley, freelance writer, blogger, and Atwood Chair of Journalism at UAA presents “Alaska, Instagrammed.” This event is presented by the Cook Inlet Historical Society. Free

11 Alaska Design Forum Lecture: Bernard Khoury 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 25 Bernard Khoury studied architecture at the Rhode Island school of Design (BFA 1990 / B.Arch 1991). His work has been extensively published by the professional press. Khoury started an independent practice in 1993. Over the past fifteen years, his office has developed an international reputation and a significant diverse portfolio of projects both locally and abroad. This program is presented by the Alaska Design Forum. Tickets available only at the door: $15

VISITOR INFORMATION AND MUSEUM HOURS

The Anchorage Museum’s mission is to connect people, expand perspectives, and encourage global dialogue about the North and its distinct environment.

WINTER HOURS Museum Oct. 1 through April 30 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Closed Monday

Muse Restaurant 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Closed Monday

Polar Nights Special programming from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays Free or discounted museum admission

SUMMER HOURS Museum May 1 through Sept. 30 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

Muse Restaurant 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday.

Museum Shop and Atrium Cafe Open during museum hours

GENERAL ADMISSION Free for museum members, $15 adults (18-64), $12 Alaska resident adults (18-64), $10 military/senior citizens/students, $7 ages 3 to 12, free ages 2 and younger. Visitors can find general museum information at (907) 929-9200 or www.anchoragemuseum.org.

Visitors with disabilities who need special assistance may call (907) 929-9254.

Parking is available in the underground garage on evenings and weekends.

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