A wide range of artists from traditional Tlingit to self-taught modern, featuring creations ranging from ballpoint pen images to ceramics, along with a book talk by an author of “Jack Ryan” novels, are part of the schedule of events for First Friday in August.
Juneau Arts and Humanities Council: Tawny Darling’s “Warmth of Light” and Timi Johnson’s “Fugitive,” 350 Whittier St., Juneau Arts and Culture Center, 4-7 p.m.
Haines artist Tawny Darling’s exhibit “Warmth of Light” features a collection of paintings intended to capture the feeling that evenings hold as the light begins to fade. Juneau artist Timi Johnson’s exhibit, “Fugitive” features a collection of paintings that are a playful romp of modalities, surfaces, and elements.
Exhibit up through the month.
Marie Drake Planetarium: Explore the Universe at the Planetarium, 1415 Glacier Ave., 5:30-7 p.m.
Explore the universe with the new digital projector and see short full-dome movies on our 30-foot dome. Bring astronomy questions. Suitable for all ages. No sign up needed.
First Friday opening only.
Sealaska Heritage Institute Mini Artist Market,105 Heritage Way, Walter Soboleff Building, 4-7 p.m.
Lily Hope, Chilkat and Ravenstail Weaver (Demonstrating Artist) First Friday Artist: Charlene Hughes (Beaded Earrings), Aiyana James (Native Paintings), Jayne Dangeli (Jewelry and hand sewn vest), Carolyn Trebian (Jewelry, ceramic vessels, wall art). Also features metal and wood artists at the Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus.
First Friday opening only.
Hearthside Books and Toys: Marc Cameron, Author, 2 Marine Way, Ste 119, 5-7 p.m.
Author Talk and signing with Marc Cameron, known for contributing to the Jack Ryan series of novels, for his new release “Bad River.”
First Friday opening only.
The Pottery Jungle: Giselle Miller and Alex Botelho, ceramics/pottery, 233 Seward St., 4-8 p.m.
Local ceramic artists and educators Giselle Miller and Alex Botelho present their most recent work in the front gallery space, and the event features a walk-through of the newly revamped pottery studio where people can learn more about becoming a studio member or joining a pottery class.
Exhibit up through the month.
Annie Kaill’s Gallery: MK MacNaughton, Visual Artist, 124 Seward St., 4:30-8 p.m.
Local artist MK MacNaughton and her latest work inspired by Southeast Alaska, described as “bright lights reflecting in the early morning rain, visions of flowers to come, and landscapes celebrating misty rain coming and going were the inspirations for this body of work.”
First Friday opening only.
Barnaby Brewing Company: Jacqui Tingey, 165 Shattuck Way, 4-8 p.m.
Jacqui Tingey is a self-taught Juneau artist who will be showing works featuring the details achieved with ballpoint pen combined with abstract elements using acrylic paint.
Exhibit up through the month.
Rainbow Foods: Page Bridges Oil Paintings, 4th and N. Franklin St., 4:30-7 p.m.
Page Bridges is returning after a break with new outer space paintings on the coral wall near the lobby. More than 70 paintings by her are at Rainbow, including in the lobby.
Exhibit up through the month.
Lodestone Library: Jasz Garrett, Photographer and writer, 301 3rd Street, 4-6:30 p.m.
A gallery of nature photography by Jasz Garrett, who will also be sharing her poetry book “Ambivalence.”
Exhibit up through the month.
Devil’s Club Brewing Company: Christopher Grau, photography, 100 N. Franklin St., 4-7 p.m.
Featuring wildlife photography from Christopher Grau, with a particular focus on Juneau ravens.
Exhibit up through the month.
Kindred Post: Sierra Barton, 145 S. Franklin St., 4:30-7 p.m.
Sierra Barton is an Alaskan-based artist who expresses whimsy through watercolor, ink, and ceramics. Her collection “Mountains of Solace” is a combination of art prints and ceramic pieces. The store’s mail services do not run during special events.
First Friday opening only.
Juneau Artists Gallery: Lue Isaac, 175 S. Franklin St., Ste. 111, Senate Building, 4:30-8 p.m.
Award-winning Lue Isaac is the featured artist for the month of August at the Juneau Artists Gallery. Lue maintains part-time studios in Juneau and Capetown, South Africa, with works in oil, watercolor and charcoal. Her works include illustrating a book about Juneau’s famous wolf, Romeo. Original watercolors from the book are available for sale as well as oil landscapes and human-form sketches. Retrospective works of art from her lifelong adventure in art will also be on display.
Exhibit up through the month.
