About the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Gallery Program
The JAHC Gallery Program supports both established and emerging Alaskan artists showing new works, while representing the broadest spectrum of visual art media.
There are currently two gallery spaces available to artists: the Arts Council Gallery at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC), the Davis Gallery in Centennial Hall. The mission of the Galleries is to exhibit artwork that promotes cultural awareness, stimulates creativity, or offers educational opportunities for all visitors. We accept new, emerging, and professional artists into this program, with preference given to artists who live and work in Alaska. Artists outside of Alaska are eligible to apply. Exhibit proposals are now being accepted for the 2026-27 Gallery Season! Scroll down to learn more about the opportunity and how to apply.
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Now Accepting Proposals for the 2026-27 Gallery Season!
The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) is now accepting exhibition proposals for the upcoming Gallery Season running October 2026 through September 2027.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The JAHC Gallery Program offers the opportunity for artists to display their work for the duration of one month at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC) Gallery with an opening reception during First Friday, or the duration of approximately three months at the Davis Gallery in Centennial Hall, with an opening reception on the First Friday of the artist’s choice. Artists who display their work in these gallery spaces have the opportunity to sell said work to the community but are not required to do so.
WHO CAN APPLY? WHAT MEDIA IS ELIGIBLE?
Individuals, groups, and organizations are invited to apply; preference will be given to applicants currently living in Alaska. The JAHC welcomes original artwork in any medium, created within the last three years, and not previously exhibited in Juneau. Applicants who propose to exhibit all new works may provide a sample of current work, sketches, drafts, or photographs that best illustrate the proposal.
Artists who have been awarded a solo exhibition in the JAHC Gallery Program should wait two years after the date of their exhibition to apply again. Artwork should not violate city, state, or federal laws, or endanger viewers.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a proposal online using this application form: https://airtable.com/appaonIQ57HoNqjRT/shrGOvJnhIudUOGg6. To request a paper application, please contact the JAHC Gallery Manager.
Exhibition proposals must include the following:
- Your contact information
- Artist statement & bio
- Artist resume
- Exhibit proposal
- Five high-quality images of your work with descriptions (including title, medium, year completed, dimensions, etc.)
- Any interest in offering an educational component such as a workshop, demonstration, or lecture
An application fee of $40 will be charged to applicants and will be applied to a year-long JAHC membership. If you are already a member in good standing, your application fee will be waived. Applicants who may be experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to inquire about a scholarship.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
The deadline to submit proposals is May 15, 2026 by 11:59 pm Alaska Standard Time.
All proposals will be reviewed and selected by the JAHC Board Gallery Committee, artists will be notified of decisions, and the 2026-27 Gallery Season will be announced at the end of June 2026. The JAHC Board Gallery Committee includes members of the JAHC Board of Trustees, the JAHC Gallery Manager, and community liaisons who may be local artists, educators, arts and nonprofit affiliates, gallery or museum professionals, or cultural advocates.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The JAHC encourages artists to consider applying for an Individual Artist Grant to support their efforts in producing works and preparing for an exhibition. This program is intended to assist experienced artists of exceptional talent to produce original works of art or career advancement. Artists in any creative discipline who are currently living in Juneau may apply. More information can be found here: www.jahc.org/individual-artist-grants/
QUESTIONS
Contact the JAHC Gallery Manager Laura Miko by emailing laura@jahc.org or by calling (907) 586-2787.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED ARTISTS, GROUPS, & ORGANIZATIONS
SET UP & TAKE DOWN
The Arts Council provides all the hardware, tools, and basic installation materials for artists to hang their work. There are a number of pedestals and plexi-glass plinths available for use as well. Any additional needs such as shelving or special displays are the responsibility of the artist. It is the responsibility of the artist to frame their 2D work and/or prepare 3D work for installation. Artists are strongly encouraged to install hanging hardware on all 2D works prior to installation.
OPENING RECEPTIONS
Public receptions take place during the First Friday of each month, typically from 4-7 pm.
PRINTED MATERIALS
Artists are responsible for the creation and printing of marketing materials such as a poster and/or postcards. Posters should be dropped off at the JACC on Tuesday before noon two weeks before the opening reception (we will hang 40 8.5x11" posters around town for you). Artists are also responsible for preparing title cards, an artist and/or exhibit statement, and a price list - these can be printed by Arts Council staff if needed.
MARKETING
Artists are asked to prepare a press package containing the following: 3-5 high quality photos of the work in the exhibit (can be detailed or full images), a short description of the exhibit and/or current artist bio. You press package should be delivered to Arts Council staff approximately three weeks prior to the exhibit. In addition, artists can send a professional headshot or a photo of themselves for use on our website and social media. The Arts Council uses these materials to market exhibits monthly on its social media platforms, website, and newsletter.
SALE OF WORK
Sale of work is handled by Arts Council staff at the front desk. All sales are run through our point of sale system. Work that sells during an exhibit stays at the JACC after the exhibit and purchasers are notified when they can come pick up their artwork. Artists are welcome to sell merchandise and prints of their work, in addition to the original artwork.
ARTIST COMPENSATION
The Arts Council retains 25% of all sales, and pays the remaining 75% to the artist the month following their exhibit.
More Information
For more information about the Gallery Program, contact Laura Miko, Gallery Manager at (907) 586-2787 or by emailing laura@jahc.org. Applications for the Gallery Season are typically posted in March and due at the end of April or mid-May each year. Visit the Calls for Art page additional opportunities.