Utqiagvik

Alaina Kupaaq Bankston is a digital artist based in Utqiagvik, Alaska, where she was born and raised. Drawing inspiration from her rich cultural heritage and the Arctic environment, Alaina enjoys creating impactful and educational materials.

Alainabankston@gmail.com

Pilot Point

Courtney Tatellgaq Rose Griechen is a multidisciplinary artist and musician from Pilot Point, Alaska. Now based in anchorage, Courtney’s early work focused on illustration of folklore and traditional stories from the Bristol Bay region, and her focus is now shifting from illustration to animation, oil painting, beading, and her music, in her band Murmur. You can find her work on instagram at Courtney_rose_art or her work on display at Rage city vintage in Anchorage, Ak.

ArtbyCourtneyTatellgaqRose@Hotmail.com

Instagram: @Courtney_Rose_art

Anchorage

Emory Banker is a lifelong Alaskan and the owner and artist behind Salt Chuck Art. She enjoys creating colorful art inspired by Alaska and the tough grit of Alaskans. Emory graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in illustration, with a concentration in publication and animated illustration. You can find more of her work at www.saltchuckart.com. While Emory is not creating art, she is gathering inspiration from her other work in remote Alaska, spending time teaching kids how to cross country ski with Skiku in the winter. In the summer she has commercial fished in Bristol Bay and guided fly fishing trips near Denali.

saltchuckart@gmail.com Instagram: @salt.chuck.art
Facebook: emorybanker
TikTok: saltchuckart

Bethel

Esther Bean is a Yup’ik artist based in Bethel, Alaska who works in ink, watercolor, and digital artwork. They often take inspiration from traditional Yup’ik design, stories, and practices of Yup’ik culture.

estherbean98@gmail.com Instagram: @cangarraq Facebook: EGBeanArt

Nome/Sitñasuak

Iñuraaq Kaylene Evans is an Iñupiaq artist from Sitñasuak (Nome), Alaska. She splits her time between Alaska and Hawai’i, with her husband Kekai, son Kealaula, and dog Nuna. She is passionate about Indigenous culture and language revitalization. She utilizes art and healing modalities to perpetuate and advocate for our Indigenous ways of life.

k.inuraaq@gmail.com Instagram: @inuraaq, TikTok: Inualu_nunalu, Website: Inuraaq.com

Homer, Anchor Point

Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar is an indigiqueer full-time artist of Mexican indigenous descent residing in Alaska since 2014. Their art is influenced by life and work on Unangax̂, Sun'aq, Sugpiaq, and Dena'ina territories. Mariza's inspirations are connection to our natural environment as a source of support and meaningful relation, compassion for mental health, and decolonization. Their work explores self-awareness and empowerment, advocating care for our planet and ourselves so that collectively we experience our full potential.

Mariza.tovar@gmail.com Instagram: @mariinthesky, Website: www.patreon.com/mariinthesky, Youtube: youtube.com/@mariinthesky

Nondalton, Chefornak, Karluk

Tava Maliaaq Kairaiuak is a multidisciplinary artist of Dena'ina, Yup'ik, and Aleut heritage, based in Seattle, Washington. With roots in the villages of Nondalton, Chefornak, and Karluk, Tava's work is deeply influenced by their cultural background and upbringing in Anchorage, Alaska. Specializing in traditional techniques such as beading, skin sewing, and incorporating graphic design, Tava creates contemporary artwork that blends ancestral knowledge with modern forms. Their practice often explores the intersections of tradition and innovation, reflecting their experience as an urban Alaska Native artist. An emerging talent, Tava has gained recognition for their graphic design work, beadwork business, and a mural at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

tkairaiuak@gmail.com Instagram: @enushen.inc

Wrangell

Vydell (she/her) is Lingít, L’uknax̱.adí dachx̱an. Born and raised in Soldotna, Alaska, she grew up without the cultural exposure that some of her friends and relatives experienced. This absence has fueled her passion for cultural preservation and revitalization. As Director of Land Tours for Alaska Waters, Vydell serves as a cultural guide, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm. She is dedicated to inspiring others to learn about and participate in their cultures alongside her own. Outside of work, she practices indigenous based crafts like representative paintings, jewelry beading, harvesting devil's club, and more. She also aspires to start a small business to make learning about her heritage fun and accessible to more people.

V.alexia.baker@gmail.com Instagram: @tidallavish, Facebook: Vydell Baker, TikTok: tidallavish

Fairbanks

lodust: artist, parent, and example of what a native is since our Columbus celebration week in 1st grade.

Snowman.revolution@gmail.com Instagram: @lodust

Fairbanks

Zaniyah is a current UAF Business student with a love for all things art related. She works at the Wood Center graphics office. She takes the most interest in traditional art and graphic design, and is inspired by artists like Frida Kahlo and Monet.

zaniyah.ak@gmail.com Instagram: @zaniyahchestnut