News & Updates
One Night Stand: Indigenous Art Pop-Up
Twenty artists shared their work in the pop-up exhibit “One Night Stand” held October 16, 2025 at the Wild Birch Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. The exhibition development was led by Drew Michael in collaboration with members of Alaska Native Arts Foundation’s steering committee (Erin Gingrich, Melissa Shaginoff, and Nadia Jackinsky-Sethi). Over 300 guests joined our event to celebrate the beauty of Alaska Native arts. This event included performances led by Indigenize it. The Alaska Native Art Foundation extends our gratitude to all of those who joined us to celebrate Alaska Native Arts. Special thanks to the Alaska Native Museum Sovereignty group
Launch of Statewide Alaska Native Arts Directory During 2025 AFN Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAnchorage, AK – October 15, 2025 Contact: Alaska Native Arts FoundationPhone: (907) 258-ANAF Email: https://alaskanativeartsdirectory.org/ Website: www.aknativearts.org Board Chair thanks Senator Murkowski and Partners for Making Long-Needed Tool Possible Anchorage, Alaska — The Alaska Native Arts Foundation (ANAF) is proud to announce that the Alaska Native Arts Directory is now live, providing the first and only statewide platform designed to uplift, connect, and support Alaska Native artists. This free, public tool strengthens Alaska’s creative economy by giving artists across Alaska the visibility, access, and opportunity they deserve. “The Alaska Native Arts Directory celebrates the full spectrum of Alaska Native creativity, visual and written
Alaska Native Arts Foundation Welcomes 2025 With a Statewide Artist Directory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAnchorage, AK – January 13, 2025 Contact: Alaska Native Arts Foundation(907) 258-ANAF info@aknativearts.org Anchorage, Alaska—The Alaska Native Arts Foundation (ANAF) proudly announces the upcoming launch of the Alaska Native Arts Directory in 2025. Inspired by the motto ‘Our Art, One Place,’ this initiative will serve as a centralized hub for Alaska Native creatives, encompassing both contemporary and traditional art forms. With more than 100 artists already included, the Directory will become a valuable resource for artists, supporters, and friends of the arts. ANAF encourages Native artists from across Alaska to join this groundbreaking project. The official launch is scheduled for later