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Art

Artistic expression is one of the many ways Alutiiq/Sugpiaq people live and share their culture. The Alutiiq Museum supports artists with access to collections, training, professional development, and a museum store where the creative community can fuel cultural expression by selling its work. We also collect Alutiiq art and share pieces in exhibits, programs, and online.

An embroidered fur hat on a glass stand


Ingillagayak—Weatherman, wood, leather, sinew, plant fiber, paint,
Pinart Collection, Museé Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, 988-2-198.
Photo by Will Anderson.

Alutiiq Arts

OUR CULTURAL ARTS

Alutiiq artists work in many mediums with both traditional and contemporary materials. Explore the visual and performing arts.  Learn how artistic traditions continue and see examples of contemporary art from the museum’s collections.

Our Traditions
Man standing beside a painting of a bear

Big Sum Bich #2, by Alvin Amason, oil and acrylic on canvas and wood, 2016.
Purchased with support from Rasmuson Foundation.

Alutiiq Artists

OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY

Alutiiq artists fill their work with inspiration from the Alutiiq culture and the Kodiak environment. Meet members of our creative community and see examples of their work. 

Artist Gallery
Artist Videos
An embroidered fur hat on a glass stand


Alutiiq Hat, by Candace Branson, goat hair, leather, river otter fur, and fish skin, 2020.
Purchased with support from Rasmuson Foundation.

Contemporary Artwork

RECENT WORKS ADDED TO OUR COLLECTION

The Alutiiq Museum collects contemporary artwork to share the continuing story of the Alutiiq people and our vibrant living culture. This artwork illustrates the endurance of our traditions. 

Art Gallery