(Left) Dusky Bear being transformed by "that's something else!" by Stephen Jackson; epoxy resin, aluminum spray paint, silicone, oil paint, Cimbachrome print, 2005. (Right) Sky Chief by Donald Varnell; red alder, acrylic paint, 2003.

 July 6 - 27, 2007

Opening reception on Friday, July 6 from 5 - 7 pm.

Joy Ride will be a collaborative exhibit from a group of young full-time Ketchikan Northwest Coast Native artists whose work has been influenced by Tlingit master carver Nathan Jackson, curated by Chris Hanson. Joy Ride will take visitors on a journey through innovative art, uniting two generations of groundbreaking Northwest Coast artists responding to centuries-old tradition and the contemporary world. Works by Stephen Jackson, Donald Varnell, Fred Trout and others will be featured in the exhibit. Their work incorporates a wide range of media including wood, paper, canvas, sound, resin, textiles, and found objects while referencing traditional Northwest Coast iconography.