Artists and Galleries

Ketchikan is home to a large and diverse population of artists who find inspiration in the scenic beauty, flora and fauna and the historic and cultural attributes of our town. More than 350 of our local residents are registered artists and their work can be seen everywhere from on piling caps around the promenade to in the shops and galleries in town.

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  1. US DOI/Indian Arts and Crafts Board

    Buy American – Support Authentic Alaska Native Art. The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB), U.S. Department of the Interior promotes the economic development of federally recognized Alaska Natives and American Indians (Indians) through the expansion of the Indian art and craft market.   More...

  2. The Red Lantern

    An adult boutique and burlesque show based on the history of Ketchikan Alaska's prohibition era.   More...

  3. Arctic Spirit Gallery

    Alaskan & Northwest Coast Native Art Gallery: Totem poles, masks, argillite carvings, scrimshaw, bentwood boxes, baleen, cedar & seagrass baskets, whale bone & walrus ivory carvings. Locally owned, open year round & located under the welcome arch.

  4. Star Gallery

    Discover an art haven on Creek Street, where fish run in summer and surprises run year-round. Featuring contemporary works by artists with deep Ketchikan roots, including the complete collection of Ray Troll’s world-renowned fishy t-shirts.

  5. Fish Creek Company

    Fish Creek Company offers many unique items from Hamilton's photographs to Alaskan Native Silver and Gold Jewelry, Fossil Mammoth Jewelry, Walrus Ivory Jewelry, Whalebone, and Alaskan Ivory Carvings, Alaskan Native Art Prints, Alaskan Totem Poles...

  6. Scanlon Gallery & Custom Framing

    Ketchikan's premier art gallery since 1972. Home of the largest selection of Alaskan artists, Originals, Prints, Wall Art, Pottery, Sculptures, Hand-Crafted Jewelry & Gifts. Locally owned and operated year round. Located under the Ketchikan Welcome Arch.

  7. First City Players

    First City Players is a non-profit community organization dedicated to promoting and developing lifelong artists and audiences in the greater Ketchikan community and brings them together for dynamic and meaningful experiences in the performing arts.

  8. Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council

    The Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council is a member-based non-profit organization that has been providing exceptional arts experiences and opportunities since 1953. Featuring local artists & annual events like the Blueberry Arts Festival.

  9. Alaska Eagle Arts

    This art gallery boasts 32 years of the finest in Northwest Coast Native Art in Southeast Alaska! Owned and operated by lifetime resident Brigette Ellis, the gallery has been the worldwide headquarters for Contemporary Native Artist Marvin Oliver. His colorful works in paper, glass, and bronze dazzle the walls. We...

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