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The Main Street Gallery hosts 11 exhibits each year from September through August, and displays a wide variety of mediums in Solo, Group,
Invitational and Open Call exhibits from local and national artists, as well as traveling exhibits.

THE MAIN STREET GALLERY IS YEAR-ROUND FINE ART EXHIBIT SPACE COMMITTED TO:

Providing exhibit opportunities for both emerging and established artists;
Exposing the Ketchikan area community to a broad variety of visual art forms;
Encouraging local participation and appreciation of the arts;
Nurturing community artist development; and
Providing an encouraging environment for innovative art forms.

Get up close and personal with selected pieces from the Wearable Art Show runway!! You won't believe how some of the pieces are created or how intricate they are.

This exhibit does not have an opening reception.

The Annual Quilt Show presented by the Rainy Day Quilt guild is a breathtaking exhibit. Don't miss this display!! You will be blown away by Ketchikan's quilters!

The 28th Annual “Quilting in the Rain” quilt show, hosted by the Rainy Day Quilt Guild, will be held February 16th and 17th at the Ted Ferry Civic Center. This free event is open to everyone from 10:00am-6:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am-4:00pm on Sunday. More than 100 quilts will be on display from local quilters. Attendees can also participate in a hands-on “make-and-take”project, vote for their favorite quilt, and enter to win a one-of-a-kind quilt. A special Quilts of Valor ceremony will take place at 2:00pm on Sunday. Patriotic quilts will be presented to local veterans as part of this ongoing project.

Mark your calendars Death Cafe is back! It will be a truly spicy evening, full of tantalizing conversations and your favorite Indian dishes! It's a POTLUCK! RSVP asap and let us know what you'll be bringing so we can fill in.

Call or text 907-617-7623 or 907-821-0917 OR email courageousktn@gmail.com

Each week participants will discuss a short reading. Call 225-3331 for more information.

Advanced Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Nathan Jackson
February 14 – 23, 2019
Monday – Friday, 5:30 – 9 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration Fee: $225 / $200
Materials: $20
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS OPENS DEC. 13, 2018 @ 5:00 PM.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Northwest Coast carving

World-renowned Tlingit master carver Nathan Jackson will teach advanced students his expert methods for carving traditional Northwest Coast masks. This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced carvers to challenge their skills and learn techniques that have been refined through a lifetime of experience creating everything from frontlets to totem poles for museums, galleries and commissions around the globe.

The Ketchikan Community Concert Band meets each Monday evening from 7 to 8:30pm. Directed by Roy McPherson, the Band performs 3 times annually. If you are interested in being in the band pleas call Roy at 907-225-3650.

The Spring performance is January 12th at the Kayhi Auditorium at 3pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and youth under 18 are free.

Advanced Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Nathan Jackson
February 14 – 23, 2019
Monday – Friday, 5:30 – 9 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration Fee: $225 / $200
Materials: $20
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS OPENS DEC. 13, 2018 @ 5:00 PM.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Northwest Coast carving

World-renowned Tlingit master carver Nathan Jackson will teach advanced students his expert methods for carving traditional Northwest Coast masks. This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced carvers to challenge their skills and learn techniques that have been refined through a lifetime of experience creating everything from frontlets to totem poles for museums, galleries and commissions around the globe.

The Ketchikan Community Chorus meets each Tuesday from 7 to 9pm at the Presbyterian Church.

Rasmuson Foundation honors the merit and significance of a life dedicated to serious artistic exploration and growth. The Foundation believes an artist’s energy, ideas, and creative drive cannot bear fruit without time devoted to experimentation, education, and personal reflection. We also acknowledge artists need opportunities to explore at various stages of their artistic careers

The Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council Board of Directors meet the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm.

Advanced Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Nathan Jackson
February 14 – 23, 2019
Monday – Friday, 5:30 – 9 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration Fee: $225 / $200
Materials: $20
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS OPENS DEC. 13, 2018 @ 5:00 PM.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Northwest Coast carving

World-renowned Tlingit master carver Nathan Jackson will teach advanced students his expert methods for carving traditional Northwest Coast masks. This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced carvers to challenge their skills and learn techniques that have been refined through a lifetime of experience creating everything from frontlets to totem poles for museums, galleries and commissions around the globe.

Advanced Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Nathan Jackson
February 14 – 23, 2019
Monday – Friday, 5:30 – 9 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration Fee: $225 / $200
Materials: $20
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS OPENS DEC. 13, 2018 @ 5:00 PM.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Northwest Coast carving

World-renowned Tlingit master carver Nathan Jackson will teach advanced students his expert methods for carving traditional Northwest Coast masks. This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced carvers to challenge their skills and learn techniques that have been refined through a lifetime of experience creating everything from frontlets to totem poles for museums, galleries and commissions around the globe.

Come and listen to Dr. John Radzilowski and Dr. Brandon Chapman Revisit America's founding Documents!

Ketchikan Theatre Ballet's "An Evening of Dance" features the senior class dancers. Tickets available at Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, and at the door.

Advanced Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Nathan Jackson
February 14 – 23, 2019
Monday – Friday, 5:30 – 9 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration Fee: $225 / $200
Materials: $20
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS OPENS DEC. 13, 2018 @ 5:00 PM.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Northwest Coast carving

World-renowned Tlingit master carver Nathan Jackson will teach advanced students his expert methods for carving traditional Northwest Coast masks. This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced carvers to challenge their skills and learn techniques that have been refined through a lifetime of experience creating everything from frontlets to totem poles for museums, galleries and commissions around the globe.

Friday, February 22: KIC's Tribal Scholars Program - Education through Discovery

Follow the Tribal Scholars’ students on their expedition to Chomondeley Sound. There students subsistence fished for halibut, explored traditional Native sites, as well as learned how to set shrimp/crab pots and kayak. Students will present a 15 minute video, as well as be available for a Q&A session afterwards.

Join artist Debbie McLavey and learn some basics of weaving in a relaxed setting with friends! Classes are $30 per student in advance or $40 the week of the class. Call early to reserved your spot!!! 907-225-2211

Ketchikan Theatre Ballet's "An Evening of Dance" features the senior class dancers. Tickets available at Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, teh Arts Council and at the door.

Advanced Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Nathan Jackson
February 14 – 23, 2019
Monday – Friday, 5:30 – 9 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration Fee: $225 / $200
Materials: $20
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS OPENS DEC. 13, 2018 @ 5:00 PM.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Northwest Coast carving

World-renowned Tlingit master carver Nathan Jackson will teach advanced students his expert methods for carving traditional Northwest Coast masks. This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced carvers to challenge their skills and learn techniques that have been refined through a lifetime of experience creating everything from frontlets to totem poles for museums, galleries and commissions around the globe.