February First Friday

Come enjoy chocolate, sparkling cider and friends this First Friday, February 1, from 5-7 pm. We will be featuring artists Polly Lewis, Deborah Deal and Kate Goodell.

Fiber artist Polly Lewis develops her designs from antique kimono fabric, creating elegant and unique handbags, pins, cuffs, cellphone holders and drawstring bags - perfect for small knitting projects!

Debora Deal is know for her extraordinary glass work. Whether a glass slipper or a bouquet of wildflowers, her work will be perfect in a window, tabletop or custom niche! Each piece is a one-of-a-kind delight.

Jewelry designer Kate Goodell’s Viking heritage led her to an enchantment with ancient Norse wire-weaving techniques. Using sterling silver and gold filled or gold vermeil, she incorporates hand selected precious and semi-precious stones, pearls and crystals from around the world to create stunning jewelry.

For our non-profit in February we will have a donation jar to assist the Food Bank of Alaska. We will also take non-perishable food donations. With the recent government shut-down, we are reminded that people may be needing a little extra to get through the winter months. Join us in doing what we can for our community.

We also want to assure our customers that while 2 Friends Gallery is for sale, we will continue to remain open and will have new items coming in as usual. If you are interested in buying our beautiful gallery, please contact Sam Steele at Jack White Realty: (90) 240-9489.

May First Friday

We're pleased to feature two wonderful artists, Vonnie Gaither and Kate Goodell for the month of May! Please join us this First Friday, May 4 from 5-7 pm to take in their beautiful work and enjoy live music by musician Kenny Blackwell.

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, painter Vonnie Gaither moved to Anchorage in 1970. Her vibrant art has been exhibited statewide in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Girdwood. She says her dream came true when her paintings traveled beyond the borders of Alaska. She participated in a First Friday Exhibit at October Gallery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has exhibited at Ninth Life Gallery in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. She also won an award in the SOHO international Art Competition in New York! Her work currently is exhibited in several local office buildings, hospitals, and galleries.

A retired CPA, Kate Goodell now explores her creative side by designing jewelry. Born and raised in Alaska, she brings a broad range of life experiences, from exploring remote locations in the Alaska wilderness to traversing Europe, Central and South America in pursuit of a greater understanding of history and culture. From early childhood she has collected rocks, shells and beach glass, developing a love for geology. Her Viking heritage led her to an enchantment with ancient wire-weaving techniques. Kate's modern designs use only the finest materials available, such as sterling silver and gold filled or gold vermeil, and incorporate hand selected precious and semi-precious stones, pearls and crystals from around the world.

Our May non-profit is Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska. Their missions is to support Alaskans affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and to ensure quality of life until a cure is found. They are committed to providing information, education support and services to frail elders, individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) and their caregivers. Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska have served Alaskans since 1984 and works in over 200 communities statewide.

Be sure to check out their upcoming event, Amblin' for Alzheimer's, and to give generously to this important organization.