Studio member highlight! Swipe to see some of the work made at the Studio last month 👉
Work by:
@laurenphoto.ak@arielniles.photo@lostpeak_photography@yourfavephotog
If you’re a creative looking for space for your next project, send us a message! Studio rates & membership available online 💻 (link in bio)
*Edit: event is full - thank you to everyone for your interest! We discourage walk-ins to keep the group a manageable size. Stay tuned, we plan to host Friend Mixers in the future*
Are you looking to make new friends this summer? We’re hosting a friend mixer - a free event to meet new people and make connections! The event will include both structured activities and unstructured social time. This is an event for adults!
RSVP is required for this event! We will be limiting this first event to a manageable group size and may expand event size in the future.
We ask that you please be mindful of your own capacity! This event is best for folks who have both time and energy to give to new relationships :)
At the conclusion of the event, each participant will get a chance to anonymously indicate who they would like to continue to connect with after the event - they can indicate as many or as few people as they would like. If two people indicate each other, the event host will share each person’s phone number with the other after the event. If only one person indicates interest but not the other, the phone number will not be shared (analog Tinder for friends!). This is to help protect each participant’s privacy and to avoid participants feeling pressured to give their phone number to more people than they are comfortable with. If you have questions or concerns, please email [email protected].
Join us on Tuesday, May 12th at 7pm for an artist talk with Margaret Burke! Margaret will share about the art, books, music, and other inspirations that helped her create her watercolor exhibition, Homesick.
Swipe for Gallery Hours for this month!
Have you been out on your bike yet? We're so excited that the trails are clear! If you're biking to work next Friday, May 15th, stop by Akela Space 4-6pm - we'll be taking free bike portraits and providing some snacks to fuel your ride home.
If you missed our First Friday opening, we still have lots of opportunities to visit the gallery and see Margaret Burke’s watercolor exhibition, Homesick - see the second slide for Gallery open hours!
As Margaret navigates the pangs of homesickness, she paints what reminds her of home, reminiscing on the patterns, colors, shapes, and moments that made up the places she’s lived.
Margaret will lead a watercolor art build on Saturday, May 9, 1-3pm - free to attend and supplies are provided - a great activity to bring moms and mom-figures to! Margaret will also host an artist talk on Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm.
Gallery open hours are listed below:
Sun. May 3 - 1-4pm
Sun. May 10 - 1-4pm
Sat. May 16 - 1-4pm
Sat. May 17 - 1-4pm
Tues. May 19 - 11am-1pm
Sun. May 24 - 1-4pm
Wed. May 27 - 6-8pm
Sat. May 30 - 1-4pm
Sun. May 31 - 1-4pm
This May, Akela Space will feature Homesick, an exhibition by Margaret Burke. The show comprises a collection of abstract watercolor pieces that explore themes of home, memory, and reflection.
As Margaret navigates the pangs of homesickness, she paints what reminds her of home, reminiscing on the patterns, colors, shapes, and moments that made up the places she’s lived. Margaret hopes her pieces evoke a memory, a place, or even a vision into the future for the viewer. Her work is an invitation to reflect on what ‘home’ looks and feels like.
Homesick opens Friday, May 1st. Visit the gallery 6-9pm to view the show and chat with Margaret.
Margaret Burke practices art and writing in Anchorage, Alaska. She takes inspiration from the environment and the everyday mundane into painting, photography, and writing. Originally from Kansas, Margaret holds a M.L.S in Library Science from Emporia State and a B.F.A in Studio Art from Fort Hays State.
Join us Monday, April 27, 7:30-9pm for Art Club! Art Club provides space for artists to work on projects while being in community. Bring a current project with you! All are welcome :)
¡Ven al club de arte- lunes, el 16 de marzo del 7:30-9pm! El club de arte es un lugar donde artistas crean en comunidad con uno y el otro. Trae un proyecto actual- todos están bienvenidos :)
Join us on Sunday, April 26th at 5pm for an artist talk with Forrest Leo, who will be sharing more about the history of nudity in Western art. The Gallery will be open before the talk, so be sure to come a little early to check out the show if you haven’t already!
Swipe for updated Gallery Hours for this month! Please note that we’ve had to re-schedule the cyanotype workshop - stay tuned for more details!
Write into the Body has been cancelled today. We are not sure when we will be able to resume the program, but will post updates here.
If you RSVPed or donated, you should receive an email and information about a refund. If you don't, please don't hesitate to DM us.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Introducing Meneka, the Gallery Manager at Akela Space. Meneka loves being part of the Anchorage community and finds joy in creating opportunities for people to connect with each other. When she isn’t working, she’s crafting zines, learning new mediums (currently she’s into printmaking!), or making food to share with friends. Say hi if you see her at the Gallery!
Studio member highlight reel! Swipe to see some of the work made at the studio last month 👉
Featuring work by:
@yourfavephotog@laurenphoto.ak@arielniles.photo@lostpeak_photography
If you’re a creative looking for space for your next project, send us a message! Studio rates & membership info available online 💻
Upcoming this month at Akela Space!
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