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Thursday, Jul 30, 2026 · Anchorage, AK 14°F
Arts 6 min read

First Friday guide: 12 must-see galleries in Spenard this month

From a Tlingit beadwork retrospective to a warehouse show curated in a walk-in freezer.

By Nia Ballard · This week
First Friday gallery opening in Spenard

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