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Our 2027 Call for Artists is now live! This call is open to artists of any medium. Check the link in bio for the submission form or screenshot the QR code in the second slide. We look forward to seeing what 2027 brings!

Any questions? DM us here or email meneka@akelaspace.com. by @akelaspace

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3 months ago

What does it look like when we put love first in all that we do? Akela Space is seeking art submissions for a group show in February 2027. “a love ethic," inspired by bell hooks’ "all about love” is a show dedicated to community care and living with love in mind. It celebrates the many ways that love can present itself in our lives, through friendship, family, community, romance, and self.

Artists of all skill levels and of all mediums are welcome. Apply at the link in bio!

Questions? email meneka@akelaspace.com by @akelaspace

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We've been having so much fun at the Friend Mixers these past few months! We're taking a little break but will return with another one on December 7th - subscribing to our newsletter is the best way to be notified when sign-ups open :)

Want to host your own Friend Mixer? We're happily sharing our formula and would love to see other Friend Mixers pop-up around town - just DM us!

Do you have a vision for a different program at Akela Space that you'd like to facilitate? We have a call for programming open now - link and more info in bio! by @akelaspace

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Do you have an idea for a monthly recurring program in 2027? Akela Space is looking for facilitators! We provide the space and you lead the program. Questions? Email meneka@akelaspace.com. Application and more info can be found at the link below!

https://forms.gle/BfhcYyPk6dJB5qvJ6 by @akelaspace

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You still have a chance to see Alyssa Quintyne’s exhibition during gallery hours this month and she'll be coming back to Anchorage for an Artist Talk on October 25th.

Alyssa Quintyne is a Bajan-American community organizer, political researcher, multidisciplinary artist, and musician based in Fairbanks, AK. Her parents immigrated to the US from Barbados in the 1980s, Alyssa being born in the States in the 1990s. She and her parents were later stationed to Alaska, where she has remained since. She is painter, working primarily in watercolor and ink. Her work centers the Black femme experience through grief and spirit. Focusing on portraits and figure, she offers the invitation for her peers to be understood and liberated in a world that does not.

You can find more of Alyssa’s work at her website or on Instagram @startickles

Gallery Hours

Tuesday, October 13, 4-7pm
Friday, October 16 - 12-6pm
Saturday, October 24 - 12-4pm
Sunday, October 25 - 1-7pm

Artist Talk
Sunday, October 25 - 6pm by @akelaspace

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6 days ago

First Friday was a blast!

If you missed Alyssa Quintyne’s First Friday, no worries, there are still lots of opportunities to see the show, including this weekend! Alyssa will also be coming back to Anchorage for an Artist Talk on Oct. 23rd.

Gallery Hours
Fri. 10/9 - 12-4pm
Sat. 10/10 - 2-6pm
Tues. 10/13 - 4-7pm
Fri. 10/16 - 12-6pm
Sat. 10/24 - 12-4pm
Sun. 10/25 - 1-7pm

Artist Talk
Fri. 10/23 - time tba by @akelaspace

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Meet the artist!

Alyssa Quintyne is a Bajan-American community organizer, political researcher, multidisciplinary artist, and musician based in Fairbanks, AK. Her parents immigrated to the US from Barbados in the 1980s, Alyssa being born in the States in the 1990s. She and her partners were later stationed to Alaska where she has stayed since. She is painter, focusing mainly in watercolor and ink. Her work centers the Black femme experience through grief and spirit. Focusing on portraits and figure, she offers the invitation for her peers to be understood and liberated in a world that does not.

We’re excited to host Alyssa’s work at Akela Space this October! Join us for the opening of To Have a Heart, this Friday October 2, 5-9pm.

You can find more of Alyssa’s work at her website aqcreates.com or on Instagram @startickles by @akelaspace

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19 days ago

Join us at Akela Space on Wednesday, October 7, 6-9pm for a zine co-working session!

Want some company as you cut, fold, staple, and assemble? Need to work on writing or drawing your zine? Come hang out! Whether you're getting ready for the ANC Zine Fair (@anczines) or you just want to make some zines, we'd love to see you. We will have some bone tools, long armed staplers, and lots of table space.

**Please note that there will be no access to printing at this event** by @akelaspace

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We learned so much at Bryce’s artist talk this weekend! Bryce shared a little about her journey as an artist and walked us through the process of creating each of her pieces. Swipe through for some highlights.

Last chance to see Occupied will be tomorrow, Tuesday 9/22 4-7pm. We hope you to see you there! by @akelaspace

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Join us on Friday, October 2nd 5-9pm for the Opening of “To Have a Heart,” an exhibition of paintings by Alyssa Quintyne.

“‘To Have a Heart,’ is a love letter to my heart and all that it has endured as we have both matured; physically, spiritually, emotionally- thru friendships, situationships, family, community, the world - personally and internally.”

Alyssa Quintyne is a Bajan-American community organizer, political researcher, multidisciplinary artist, and musician based in Fairbanks, AK. Her parents immigrated to the US from Barbados in the 1980s, Alyssa being born in the States in the 1990s. She and her partners were later stationed to Alaska where she has stayed since. She is painter, focusing mainly in watercolor and ink. Her work centers the Black femme experience through grief and spirit. Focusing on portraits and figure, she offers the invitation for her peers to be understood and liberated in a world that does not.

You can find more of Alyssa’s work at her website or on Instagram @startickles by @akelaspace

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Join us this Saturday for an Artist Talk with Bryce Nicolasa Foks this Saturday 9/19 at 5pm! She’ll be walking us through the pieces in the show and will be available for Q&A. The Gallery will be open 2-6pm - we hope to see you there! by @akelaspace

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Are you looking to make new friends this summer? We’re hosting another friend mixer - an event to meet new people and make connections - on Monday, September 21, 6:30-9pm! The event will include both structured speed-meeting and less structured social time.

RSVP is required for this event and there is a $5 cover* - link in bio! We are limiting the size of this events to allow folks enough time to meet everyone who attends.

We ask that you please be mindful of your own capacity! This event is best for folks who have both time and energy to give to new relationships.

Questions? Email meneka@akelaspace.com.

*If $5 is prohibitive for you, please fill out the form and then send us a DM! by @akelaspace

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