Exhibits & Events at Sheldon Jackson Museum

The Sheldon Jackson Museum and the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum invite the public to sign up for a variety of free hands-on art classes with Alaska Native artists-in-residence between June and September. The classes will be at the Sheldon Jackson Museum, with some offered simultaneously on Zoom. Some classes have a materials fee, payable to the instructor at the time of sign-up. And some classes require students to purchase materials online or locally ahead of the class. To sign up for a class, call the museum at 907-747-8981 or stop by.

Ravenstail weaving keychain class with Sydney Akagi (Tlingit, Kiks.ádi)

Friday, August 22, 11 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm
Sheldon Jackson Museum  

This class is open to ages 7+.

Painting still life class with Danielle Larsen (Koyukon Athabascan, Unangax̂, & Inupiaq)

Thursday, September 11, 12:30-3:30 pm
Sheldon Jackson Museum and on Zoom

This class is open to ages 10+. Students will need to buy some materials in advance of the class. For a list of supplies, call (907) 747-8981.

The Sheldon Jackson Museum and Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum are pleased to welcome artist-in-residence Danielle Larsen. Larsen is a Koyukon Athabascan, Unangax̂, Inupiaq artist esteemed for striking large-scale paintings imbued with her Alaskan life. She will be at the museum September 2-19. Her work is heavily influenced by her Alaska Native roots and the natural environment. Her oil paintings often center around still life compositions and the beauty found in ordinary objects. Through her vibrant use of color and thoughtful brushstrokes, Larsen seeks to capture not only the aesthetic value of these objects, but also the rich history and cultural significance they hold. She is best known for her interpretations of jarred smoked salmon, a homage to her father's fishing legacy and her heritage.

Larsen was raised in Anchorage and spent formative summers on the scenic Kenai Peninsula. She is a proud alumna of the University of Alaska Anchorage, where she obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2015.

September 11, 12:30–3:30 pm
Sheldon Jackson Museum and Zoom

For students ages 10 and up. To register, call (907) 747-8981 or stop by the museum. The class size is limited to 8 people. All participants need to register in advance.

Students need to purchase (or assemble) the following materials:

• 10 acrylic 1.5 oz paint tube set: black, white, cadmium yellow medium, cadmium red, ultramarine blue, phthalo blue, phthalo green, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, raw umber
• 6 paint brushes set: oval wash brush (3/4″), angular brush (1/2″), round brush (size 4l), chisel blender brush (size 6), liner brush (size 20/0l)
• 4 canvas: size 9″ x 12″ of sheets/boards/stapled
• paint palette, consider 19″ x 12″ paper palette pad
• sketch book, pencils, and sharpener
• artist tape, paper towels, water cup

Michael’s has a great level 1 Acrylic Painting set online: https://www.michaels.com/product/level-1-complete-acrylic-painting-set-by-artists-loft-10598343

September 18, 3–4 pm
Sheldon Jackson Museum and Zoom

Danielle Larsen (Koyukon Athabascan, Unangax, Inupiaq) likes the beauty in everyday things that brings memories of making canned salmon or fry bread with your aunties. She documents things that are important to her and part of her cultural heritage. Through painting, Larsen says, “I feel like I’m keeping a visual history of who we are for our descendants. I hope I can bring back a time or place that was happy and meaningful to others.”

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88512005062?pwd=aWrQpgAjxmQIZdMS3NcWrTmw8uSw8e.1

Meeting ID: 885 1200 5062
Passcode: Beauty

Danielle Larsen is a Koyukon Athabascan, Unangax, and Inupiaq painter and seal gut jewelry maker. She is the SJM Native Artist-in-Residence September 2–20, 2025.

September 19, 2–3 pm
Sheldon Jackson Museum and Zoom

Danielle Larsen will give a talk on a selection of artifacts and cultural belongings at the Sheldon Jackson Museum.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81809483304?pwd=yr8LUBkgAGbWanx8OuGaOSL29umqrx.1

Meeting ID: 818 0948 3304
Passcode: SJM

Danielle Larsen is a Koyukon Athabascan, Unangax, and Inupiaq painter and seal gut jewelry maker. She is the SJM Native Artist-in-Residence September 2–20, 2025.