Promoting fine art photography in Alaska since 1983
Starting Friday, October 2nd, selected artists will be touring the state as part of Rarefied Light 2026 as it winds its way across the state in four separate exhibitions over the next year. We hope to see you all at one of the following exhibitions and opening events:
Finding My Perspective Alaska-based photographer, filmmaker, and aerial artist Toby Harriman shares the unconventional creative path that eventually led him to find his niche in aerial photography and build a career around seeing the world from a different perspective. Long before photography became his career, Toby was driven by making things. Art classes and ceramics Read more about September Artist Talk: Toby Harriman[…]
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Hallinen. While many knew him for his remarkable 33-year career, those who knew Bob understood that photography was far more than his profession – it was the passion that shaped his life and inspired his work. Bob was the recipient of many well-deserved honors, including a Read more about In Memory of Bob Hallinen[…]
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. She has been published in numerous national and international publications, including: National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic Adventure, Geo, Islands, NY Times Magazine, Outside, and Smithsonian. Nevada’s work Read more about Rarefied 2026 Juror Lecture & Workshop space available[…]
Please join us on 4/21 at 7pm for an artist talk by Katie Basile via zoom and at Anchorage’s The Stoop, a new center designed to inspire, educate & equip lens-based artists, located at 301 E Fireweed. Katie Baldwin Basile is a documentary photographer and socially engaged artist based in Bethel, Alaska. Her work focuses Read more about April Artist Talk: Katie Basile[…]
Rarefied Light 2026‘s Call for Entry is now CLOSED. 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. She has been published in numerous national and Read more about 2026 Rarefied Light Call for Entry, Juror Workshop & Lecture Details[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]