Current Exhibits
Slow Beauty Art Exhibition, March 6th – October 2026
Slow Beauty
On View: March – October 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6th | 4:30– 7:00 p.m.
This exhibition features six stunning artworks from our permanent collection that reflect both the beauty of Alaska and a range of artists from Alaskan Master Sydney Laurence (1865-1940) to contemporary local Juneau artists. The exhibition is inspired by the idea of slow looking, the Slow Art Day movement, and Patrick Bringley’s book All the Beauty in the World, in which he reflects on his experience working as a guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
According to Claire Bown, slow looking is “a practice, mindset and approach involving the study of objects with intention and attention.” The practice of slow looking can introduce elements of mindfulness, meditation, and “groundedness” or it can just be a way to relax or allow yourself to think more deeply.
This notion of slow looking is also illustrated in Bringley’s book as he navigates a difficult time in his life by slowing down and giving himself permission to “stop and adore” to find some peace and calm.
The 22nd Annual 12x12 Community Art Exhibition March 6th – April 18th, 2026
Monochrome in Color, the 22nd Annual 12x12 Community Art Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: March 6th– April 18th, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6th, 2026 | 4:30 –7:00 p.m.
With over 60 submissions by artists of all ages, we are excited for the 22nd Annual 12x12 Community Art Exhibition! Each year the City Museum hosts a community art exhibition in which artists of all ages are encouraged to create works within the parameters of a square or a cube, measuring 12" x 12" (or 12" x 12" x 12") including the framing. Themes for the exhibition are suggested by museum visitors.
This year artists submitted pieces on the theme "Monochrome in Color". Artists were allowed to use any medium (sculpture, photography, paint, collage, colored pencil, etc.) but could choose only one color to create their piece. Every color comes in a variety of shades, tones, tints and values, and artists were encouraged to incorporate multiple varieties into their artwork.