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First Friday Opening Reception
5:00 – 7:00
Robert Green
Frank & Sue Entsminger
Music by Joe Craig & Terry Curran.
Delectable treats from Fromagio’s Artisan Cheese.
Robert Green
Painter of the Alaskan Adventure
Artist Statement
In some ways, my oil paintings can be thought of as a “Celebration of Life” for contemporary Alaskans. I think any artist does their best work when they are inspired by what they know best. For me, that is the wonderful opportunities every Alaskan has when they walk out their front door. We are surrounded by great natural beauty, exciting wildlife, and the chance for adventures. My paintings try to capture our lives as we fish, hike, camp, boat, ski, mush dogs, snow machine, and fly our float planes. Alaskans live a life that others can only dream about. My mission is to try to capture that in paint.
At Georgia Blue Gallery
Frank & Sue Entsminger
Life in the Wild
Artist Statement
Alaska’s Premier Wildlife Sculptor, Frank Entsminger, has studied wildlife in the Alaska wilderness for over six decades, bringing an unparalleled depth to his art. These true-to-life bronzes could only be the work of one who deeply understands wildlife. Franks love of nature and the outdoors began as a child. Born in Montana in 1943, he dabbled in taxidermy, at a very young age and later worked as a taxidermist during high school. In 1962, just out of high school, Frank ventured to Alaska with two high school buddies. Since then, he has roamed Alaska’s vast wilderness both as a hunter and as a student of wildlife anatomy.
Frank met his wife Sue in Fairbanks in 1973 and a year later they moved to Frank’s remote cabin half mile off the road, 50 miles South of Delta Junction. Eight months later they lost their home to fire. Frank took that experience as an omen. He did not want to start over in that area.
Years before while doing taxidermy in Fairbanks, the Tok Fish & Game Biologist brought a 40″ ram, that was hit on road, to his taxidermy shop for mounting. Frank told Sue, “I want to live where 40″ rams are along the highway.” That spring after the fire they found the place they now call home since 1977.
Each year Frank would sculpt a new piece while still doing his taxidermy. As more people purchased his wildlife bronzes, he gradually moved from taxidermy to bronze sculptures. Frank & Sue also have a bird museum of specimens from North America & Asia.
Frank continues sculpting because of the pleasure it gives him. Frank says, “I won’t retire, I’ll just get tired.”
At South Restaurant
Lynn Brautigam Boots
Artist Statement
Out and About 2025
From Hawaii, to Cordova, to Whidbey Island and places around Anchorage, 2025 has been a busy year. I like to paint paintings of places that I have been. These paintings are reflections of my feelings about the area, many of which were painted plein air or on site. I hope that you enjoy my experiences through my eyes and get the feeling of “being there.”
About the Artist
Lynn Brautigam Boots was born in Alaska and has always been inspired to reflect the beauty of her home. She employs a classic impressionist technique, stretching the color and letting your eye fill in the details. Her favorite place to be is painting en plein air in front of an incredible vista.
In high school, Lynn was fortunate to visit with Fred Machetanz at his home near Palmer and observe his process. She took design, painting and illustration classes at Oregon State University, did a year-long intensive study with master plein air painter Kevin MacPherson, and as well, took workshops with Rod Weagant, Lois Griffel, Director of the Cape Cod School of Art, Norman Lowell, Ralph Oberg, Warwick Fuller in Australia, Matt Smith, and Kyle Ma. She is a member of the Plein Air Painters of Alaska and associate member of the Oil Painters of America as well as past Trustee of the Alaska State Council on the Arts.
At Snow City Cafe
SANJANA GREENHILL
Rythms–Moonrise, Mountains,
and the Untamed
Sanjana Greenhill has been capturing aspects of Alaskan life through her camera lens for the past fifteen years. With a passion for nature and wildlife, she strives to capture the beauty of the outdoors with her photography. The night sky holds a special fascination for Sanjana, and she endeavors to photograph its mesmerizing beauty as often as possible. Additionally, she enjoys taking images from Alaska events, particularly from the Fur Rendezvous in Anchorage and World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, where she captures the vibrant energy and creativity of the festivals.
As the former Programs Coordinator and Vice President of the Alaska Society of Outdoor and Nature Photographers (ASONP), Sanjana has been involved in promoting the art of photography and inspiring others to appreciate the natural world.
The exhibition “Northern Rhythms – Moonrise, Mountains, and the Untamed” showcases a diverse collection of prints that celebrate some of the spirit of Alaska. From the striking lynx in “Stop and Stare” and playful polar bear cubs in “Tiny Titans”, to more urban views in “Rondy Bloom” and “Moon and Star”, each piece offers a scene from Alaska life. The exhibition features print on various mediums, including canvas, metal, and acrylic, with sizes ranging from 11×14 to 24 x 36.
At Crush Bistro
Diann Haist
Vistas I have Known
“I am not afraid of color and my brushwork has been described as bold and confident — this is what I want viewers of my work to see, that there is some passion there, no apologies, nothing timid. What I strive for is portraying the life force of my subjects as well as my work being aesthetically pleasing to the eye. In this way, I truly enjoy exploring my life as an artist.”
“The inspiration for my art comes from a combination of extensive travels, with much outdoor painting and sketching from life, as well as a passion for music. I have learned much from my favorite artists, Degas, Monet, Emile Gruppe, Edgar Payne, Nicolai Feschin, Lawren Harris, William Merritt Chase, John Singer Sargent, Wassily Kandinsky, Anders Zorn, as well as some 19th century Scandinavian Impressionists.”
Haist received her formal classical art training in Canada. She grew up in a small town where some members of the legendary Group of Seven artists often came to paint and in her art-formative years she learned much from them.
Over her career of forty plus years, Diann Haist had many successful solo exhibitions that have garnered her an enviable core of collectors. Haist’s paintings are part of numerous major corporate and prestigious private collections in Canada, the United States, Japan, and Argentina, as well as in Europe. Her versatility as an artist allowed her to explore a variety of themes.
Diann’s works have appeared in numerous movies and television productions. Many of her paintings have been published as fine art posters and have been on best seller lists in over 40 countries.
In 1999 Diann Haist moved to Alaska where she resided until her passing in 2021, painting the landscape and culture, never-ending sources of inspiration. She was a passionate teacher, sharing her knowledge and skills with many other artists.
