Alaska Photographic Center

promoting fine art photography in Alaska since 1983

2026 Rarefied Light Call for Entry, Juror Workshop & Lecture Details

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Rarefied Light 2026‘s Call for Entry has opened via Café (callforentry.org) until June 10th at 10pm AST. Our 2026 Juror is Nevada Wier. NEVADA WIER is a multiple award-winning photographer specializing in documenting the remote corners of the world and the cultures that inhabit them. She is recognized for her creative and intimate approach to people, as well as her intriguing infrared images. Read more about 2026 Rarefied Light Call for Entry, Juror Workshop & Lecture Details[…]

March Artist Talk: Tia Thompson

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Please join us on 3/17 at 7pm for an artist talk by Tia Thompson via zoom and at Anchorage’s The Stoop, a new center designed to inspire, educate & equip lens-based artists, located at 301 E Fireweed. Tia introduces themselves by saying: I grew up in Bristol Bay, a place I’ve always admired for its Read more about March Artist Talk: Tia Thompson[…]

February Artist Talk: Dmitry Surnin

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Please join us on 2/17 at 7pm for an artist talk by Dmitry Surnin ( @dsurn)via zoom and at Anchorage’s The Stoop, a new center designed to inspire, educate & equip lens-based artists, located at 301 E Fireweed. Dmitry Surnin is a freelance cinematographer and filmmaker based in Anchorage, Alaska. After immigrating to Alaska from Read more about February Artist Talk: Dmitry Surnin[…]

Rarefied 2025 Virtual Walkthrough

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Come join us this upcoming Saturday, January 31st from 5-6pm for a VIRTUAL WALKTHROUGH of Rarefied 2025 as its exhibition in Fairbanks begins to draw to a close. Haven’t had a chance to see the exhibition yet? Live in an outlying area or snowbirding it in the Lower 48? Want to share a story about Read more about Rarefied 2025 Virtual Walkthrough[…]

January Photo Tuesday: Jonas Banta

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Please join us on 1/20 at 7pm for an artist talk by Jonas Banta ( @jonas.banta ) via zoom and at Anchorage’s @thestoop_prc The Stoop, a new center designed to inspire, educate & equip lens-based artists, located at 301 E Fireweed. Jonas Banta is a photographer and bookmaker currently living in Portland, Oregon. He holds Read more about January Photo Tuesday: Jonas Banta[…]

November Photo Tuesday: Emily Mesner

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Please join us later this month for an artist talk by Emily Mesner ( @emilymesnerphoto )via zoom and at Anchorage’s The Stoop, a new center designed to inspire, educate & equip lens-based artists, located at 301 E Fireweed. Emily Mesner is an Anchorage-based artist who uses photography, creative writing and bookmaking to explore our collective Read more about November Photo Tuesday: Emily Mesner[…]

October Photo Tuesday: Schuyler Alig

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Please join us late this month for an artist talk by Schuyler Alig ( @schuyleralig )via zoom and at Anchorage’s The Stoop, a new center designed to inspire, educate & equip lens-based artists, located at 301 E Fireweed. Schuyler Alig is a photographer and videographer based in Alaska. Born in Philadelphia, her work in film brought her Read more about October Photo Tuesday: Schuyler Alig[…]

Rarefied Light 2025 Awards & Travel Schedule

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Starting in October, selected artists will be touring the state as part of Rarefied Light 2025 as it winds its way across the state in five separate exhibitions over the next twelve months. We hope to see you all at one of the following exhibitions and opening events: Thank you to all who entered our Read more about Rarefied Light 2025 Awards & Travel Schedule[…]

2025 Rarefied Light Award Winners & Juror Lecture Link

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Thank you to all who entered our 2025 Rarefied Light call for entry! This last week, award winners for this year’s CFE were announced during our Juror Lecture, but in case you missed that presentation, the award winners are as follows: Best of Show: Bill Heubner’s “Matanuska Glacier Silt and Water, 3622” Honorable Mentions: Julie Read more about 2025 Rarefied Light Award Winners & Juror Lecture Link[…]

Rarefied ’25 Juror Lecture: Stephanie Johnson

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Thanks to all who entered #RarefiedLight2025 this year – but don’t forget that there’s still some outstanding ways to connect, learn and participate with this year’s juror, Stephanie Johnson @stephjohnphoto : their upcoming public lecture (via Youtube and in-person) will be free and open to the public. Unfortunately, all spots have been taken up in their workshop over this Read more about Rarefied ’25 Juror Lecture: Stephanie Johnson[…]