Here's what's happening for First Friday in January
- Ellie Ruel
- Jan 1
- 2 min read
The first First Friday of 2026 will feature art and photography exhibits; dance social
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council: MY MOTHER’S BONES - Alex Bookless & Rachel Levy
4-7 p.m.
350 Whittier St.
MY MOTHER’S BONES is a collaborative two-person exhibition by Rachel Levy and Alex Bookless exploring women’s lived experiences through the lens of folklore and fairytale. Relief prints by Levy aim to explore and rewrite the often limiting roles women have been allowed to play in cultural mythologies.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council: Kirsten Mashinter Lawrence
4-7 p.m.
101 Egan Dr.
A collection of letterpress prints by Kirsten Mashinter Lawrence will be on display at Centennial Hall. Lawrence has been making daily prints since 2024 that experiment with color, text and layer placement as a reflection of moments in her life. Artist proofs of the letterpress journaling project will be for sale.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum: Meeting Awareness: Oil paintings by Susan Watson
4:30-7 p.m.
114 W. 4th St.
Meeting Awareness is a series by painter Susan Watson of eight large close-up oil paintings of faces. The portraits are meant to dive deeply into what it means to meet someone directly, to connect with their awareness, reality and being. Each painting is meant to be an offering of a meditative experience through an intimate meeting with an apparent “other.” The exhibit opening, postponed due to weather, will be held 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum: On Beaver Pond: A Photo Exhibit by Damon Stuebner
1-3:30 p.m.
114 W. 4th St.
An opening reception for Damon Stuebner's photo series will also be held at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on Saturday, Jan. 3. On Beaver Pond is a documentary photo exhibition about the beavers, and their pond habitat along the Outer Point Loop Trail. It features a slide show of photos and recorded sounds from over the course of one year. Merging recorded audio with the still photos creates a more immersive experience, which Stuebner hopes will educate viewers about the beavers’ ecological importance.
Exhibit up through the month.
Marie Drake Planetarium: Explore the Universe
5:30-7 p.m.
1415 Glacier Ave.
Start the new year by exploring the solar system on our 30-foot dome. Topics based on audience interests. Suitable for all ages.
First Friday opening only.
Juneau Artists Gallery: Artist Search! Looking for new members!
175 N. Franklin St.
4:30-6 p.m.
The Juneau Artists Gallery is inviting artists to come by to meet them and learn about joining their co-op. Information and applications will be on hand.
First Friday opening only.
First Friday - Dance Social
4-7 p.m.
418 Harris St., Studio #320
The First Friday Social Dance Party is 7-10:30 p.m. at Raven Yoga Shala. All styles, all levels and all ages welcome. No experience or partners needed. This month, Courtney and Mo will teach Lindy Hop. Doors open at 7 p.m., the lesson starts at 7:15 p.m., and all styles of dancing from 8-10:30 pm.
