Here’s what’s showing around Anchorage for April’s First Friday

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Downtown

Akela Collective — Bring a funny face and joke to share for the photo booth at “Friends: Embarrassingly bad photos of really great people,” a film photography exhibit. Opening reception 6-10 p.m. (320 W. Sixth Ave. #132F)

Anchorage City Hall — Images from Youth Art Month represent young artists in the Anchorage School District, following a theme of diversity. On view through April 5. (632 W. Sixth Ave.)

Anchorage Distillery — Works by The Misty Valley Studio, Samuels Artistry and Copper Wolf Co. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. (6310 A St.)

Anchorage Museum — (625 C St.)

• Gertrude Svarny uses traditional materials to interpret the history and culture of Unangan in Ukuqanaadan. On view through April 14.

• Alison Marks challenges assumptions and expectations about Tlingit art in a span of media including painting, carving, digital collage and regalia. On view through April. 14.

• The Power of Energy presents unexpected discoveries about how we with and talk about energy. On view through April 21.

• Polar bears and walruses offer insight into the culture of the North in Aiviq and Nanug: Sea Horse and Sea Bear of the Arctic. On view through May 12.

• The four dance masks in Kegginaqut: Yup’ik Masks are together for the first time in more than a century representing the Yup’ik windmaker spirit. On view through Sept 8.

• "What Why How We Eat” is an exhibition and accompanying a series of public programs that look at how Alaskans connect and share through food, using themes ranging from recipes and the home kitchen to self-reliance and subsistence. On view through Jan. 12, 2020

Aurora Fine Art — Marilyn Miller’s raku-fired clay works will be on display. (737 W. Fifth Ave., Suite E)

Avenue Bar — Artists Jay Cost, Will Kozloff, Vowar and Rejoy Armamento will be painting a mural with live music from Aural Imago, Yankha and DJ Covy from 7 p.m.-3 a.m. (338 W. Fourth Ave.)

Bivy — Works of Michael Conti, John Coyne, Stephen Cysewski, Philipphe Fragniere, Rebecka Tollens and Emma Sheffer are on display for “Snow Day,” a group show about winter sports. Opening reception 5-9 p.m. (419 G St., Suite 200)

Captain Cook Coffee Cubby — “Best of Show,” “Peoples Choice” and “Becky’s Choice" will be on display from the Spring Exhibit 2019 by Alaska Artists Guild members. Enter a raffle for a “Best in Show” limited edition print, and vote for “People’s Choice” award. The gallery is located inside the Hotel Captain Cook. Opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. On view throughout the month of April (939 W. Fifth Ave.)

Cabin Fever — Connie Brecht’s latest designs including her new “Welcome Tile” will be featured. Opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. (650 W. Fourth Ave.)

The Crest Gallery — Renate Martin’s “Places and Vases” features original watercolor paintings that are full of color, texture and loose brush strokes. The gallery is located inside the Hotel Captain Cook. Meet the artist, enjoy refreshments and listen to live music by The Spenerds. Opening reception 5:30-9 p.m. On view through the month of April (939 W. Fifth Ave.)

Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar — The artists of Diann Haist’s Atelier Dawn Aumann, Louann Feldmann, Francine Dufour Jones Elsbeth Monnett, Luz Maskell Nino and Paula Phillips, have assembled a visual feast of paintings based on the favorite dishes of several of the classical impressionist painters. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. On view through the month of April (328 G St.)

Fat Ptarmigan — Art by Sarah Rene. Opening reception 5-9 p.m. (441 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 100)

Inlet Tower Hotel and Suites — Photography by Erin Hayes of Phrozen AK Photos. Opening reception 7-10 p.m. (1020 W. 12th Ave.)

International Gallery of Contemporary Art — Don Decker has been drawing and teaching drawing for over 50 years. His exhibition “Subarctic Surfaces: 100 Drawings” is a manifestation of his study of the earth around him and of his practice of making marks on paper. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. On view through April 27 (427 D St.)

Kaladi Brothers Coffee — In honor of Donate Life Month, Life Alaska Donor Services will feature art by Amanda Rose Warren, Chantelle Marie, Bethany, Beth Libbey, Travis Saunders and special hats by Crab Terror Island with proceeds going to support Life Alaska Donor Services. There will be small bites from Crush Wine Bistro, heart felt transplant recipient stories and information about four Alaskans who need living kidney donation. Life Alaska Donor Services will be on hand to provide information and attendees can sign up for the Alaska Donor Registry. Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. (621 W. Sixth Ave.)

Midnight Sun Cafe — Works by Joanie Havenner, an artist whose images invite the viewer into the photograph. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. (245 W. Fifth Ave. Ste 106)

Sevigny Studio — Coaster Show featuring mini works of art from many different artists from across the state and the Pacific Northwest. Live music by Becky Kotter. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. (608 W. Fourth Ave.)

Snow City Cafe — In celebration of early spring, Melanie Lombard’s new body of work is a series of mixed media, abstract paintings inspired by nests and natural forms that appear to be in transition. Coffee and snacks will be provided, and beer and wine will be for sale. Opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. On view through May 3. (1034 W. Fourth Ave.)

Stephan Fine Arts — Annie Brace’s “Wild & Wonderful Works” has become iconic in Alaska, from her XtraTuf boots to pink and turquoise whimsical mountain ranges. The gallery is located inside the Hotel Captain Cook. Meet the artist, enjoy refreshments and listen to live music by The Spenerds. There will also be a book signing and launch party for Alaskan author Caroline Van Hermert’s new book “The Sun is a Compass.” Opening reception 5:30-11 p.m. On view through the month of April. (939 W. Fifth Ave.)

SubZero Microlounge — “Music to My Eyes” is a display of re-purposed musical instruments painted and rebuilt by the artists at Hope Studios. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. (612 F St.)

Tiny Gallery — Featuring only products made in Alaska, the grand opening of this new art space celebrates the enormous talents of Alaskan artists and makers. Opening reception 4-8 p.m. (706 W. Fourth Ave.)

Southside

Caffe D’arte Dimond — Local art from Leonor Delgado and Britt’Nee Kivliqtaruq Brower will be featured. Delgado is a self taught illustrator and painter, and Brower adds a modern twist to traditional Qupak motifs in her prints and children’s coloring books. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. On view through the month of April. (223 E. Dimond Blvd.)

Turnagain Brewing — Works by Katie Segvigny. Opening reception 4:30-8 p.m. On view through the month of April. (7924 King St.)

Midtown

Alaska Bagel Restaurant — Monica O’Keefe has done “Spring Cleaning” in her studio and presents an assortment of her acrylic paintings representing various ages and phases of her Alaskan landscape art. On view through the month of April. (113 W. Northern Lights Blvd. #2)

ARC Gallery — “Woven Homes” explores the meaning behind bird’s nests and asks why the nest might be such an intriguing artistic subject. Featured artists are Carol Lambert, Melanie Lombard, Holly Nordlum and Sara Tabbert. On view through May 7. (3211 Providence Drive)

Clay Art Space — New bunny plates and handmade prints along with a variety of nature and spring images by Alicia Wolter-Hausser will be hanging. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. (5861 Arctic Blvd., Suite D)

Cyrano’s ArtSpace Gallery — “The Flow Series” by photographer Hal Gage. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. On view through April 26. (3800 DeBarr Road)

Cyrano’s Patron Lounge Gallery — "Assemblages” by Susan Joy Share paired with the presentation of “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. On view through April 28. (3800 DeBarr Road)

Dos Manos — “Floral Mediums” by artist Alicia Armstrong. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. (1317 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 3)

Georgia Blue Gallery — In her exhibit “Objets Trouvés,” Cindy Shakes presents an array of beautiful and mysterious assemblages that she says create a personal connection with the viewer. Also featured is Anchorage clay artist Kelly Hebert, bringing a selection of his handsome and practical stoneware and porcelain pottery with his exhibit “Unexpected Treasures.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. On view through the month of April. (3555 Arctic Blvd.)

Hugh McPeck Gallery — The Juried Student Art Show showcases student work from across the country chosen by this year’s juror Sandow Birk of Los Angeles. Opening reception Thursday, April 11 at 5 p.m. On view until April 25. (2921 Spirit Way)

Kimura Gallery — Santa-Fe based artist Daniel McCoy Jr.’s “Mishaps, Miscalculations, Oracles & Aeons” references styles and subjects drawn from comics, Americana, punk rock, psychedelia and Native American studio painting. On view through April 12. (3700 Alumni Drive)

Midnight Sun Brewing — Amanda Thompson will be showing her Turnagain Arm-inspired oil and watercolors. Opening reception starts at 5 p.m. (8111 Dimond Hook Drive)

Midtown Mall — Images from Youth Art Month represent young artists in the Anchorage School District, following a theme of diversity. On view through April 6. (600 E. Northern Lights Blvd.)

SSP Studio & Gallery — Alaska Premier photographers have taken their passion from photos and turned them into art. Opening reception 5-10 p.m. (2217 E. Tudor Road, Suite 11)

Resolution Brewery — The Alaska Society of Outdoor and Nature Photographers is celebrating the beginning of its year-long traveling exhibition alaskaWILD 2019 photography competition. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. On view through the month of April. (3024 Mountain View Drive)

Uncle Leroy’s Coffee — Art from Alaska-based Ed Eagerton. Enjoy music by Bryan and Jonathan from the Rabbit Creek Ramblers, mocktails from Beach Tribe Soda Works and food from Crepe Crew. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. (701 W. 36th Ave.)

Z. J. Loussac Library — Images from Youth Art Month represent young artists in the Anchorage School District, following a theme of diversity. On view through April 5. (3600 Denali St.)

Zip Kombucha — Scott Clendaniel’s whimsical, colorful and textural oil paintings will be featured. Clendaniel is inspired by the astounding natural beauty of Alaska and combines it with his love of beer to create unique pieces. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. (3404 Arctic Blvd.)

2 Friends Gallery — Check out fused glass art pieces including glass trays, bowls and wall art fused with fireweed, lupine and forget-me-nots by Chugiak couple Studio 106 and modern abstract oil paintings by Eagle River artist Karmen Staveland. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. (341 E. Benson Blvd.)

Outside Anchorage

Chugiak-Eagle River Municipal Library — Images from Youth Art Month represent young artists in the Anchorage School District, following a theme of diversity. On view through April 5. (12001 Business Blvd., Eagle River)

Girdwood Center for Visual Arts — New works by Karen Crandall in "Land and Sea.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. (194 Olympic Mountain Loop, Girdwood)

Jitters — Work by Jamie Janko. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. (11401 Old Glenn Highway, Eagle River)

Poppy Lane Mercantile LLC — Nicole Marsh, local jewelry designer and owner of Bluff View Designs, creates gemstone and Czech glass jewelry, wine bottle appetizer trays and themed wine charms. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. (105 S. Valley Way, Palmer)

Twisted Sisters’ Quilty Pleasures — Work by Joyce Dale. Enjoy light refreshments and listen to Dale talk about her creations. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. (11401 Old Glenn Highway #101A, Eagle River)