An Afternoon with Patricia Wade

Please join us for a friendly afternoon with Patricia Wade.  Patricia was born in Palmer, Alaska and is a Tribal citizen of the Chickaloon Native Village.  She continues her mother's (Katherine Wade) legacy of preserving the Ahtna language and telling their ancient stories that have been passed down through their ancestors.   Patricia will be here at the Palmer Museum of History and Art on Friday, May 25th to present historical information about the Ahtna Athabascans of Chickaloon Village and to lead a storytelling session.  She will be giving presentations at 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm which will allow visitors ample opportunity to meet her and learn more about our Chickaloon neighbors.  Light refreshments will be served.

Upcycle: The Art of Recycling

In conjunction with Palmer Clean Sweep Day on May 12, 2012, the Palmer Museum of History and Art and the Palmer Public Library are working together to create Upcycle: The Art of Recycling.  This exhibit is designed to illustrate the concept that beauty can be found in the most unusual of places.  It is our goal to educate the public about the rewards of recycling while incorporating art.  The library will be hosting two recycled art sessions for the younger members in our community on May 1st, between 10:30 - 12:00 PM and 2:00 - 4:00 PM.  Their artworks will accompany the submissions we receive at the museum, thus making it a community exhibit.  The exhibit will be on display from May 7th through June 4th with an artist reception on Saturday, May 12th from 2:00PM - 5:00PM.  If you are interested in participating in this event please contact the museum.

2012 Annual Meeting

The Palmer Museum invites you to join us for our 2012 Annual Meeting this coming Saturday, January 14 at 12 o'clock noon at the Palmer Museum and Visitor Center located at 723 S. Valley Way. 

- Hear about 2011 in review and see what is in store for 2012.
- Meet the Board of Directors and vote or run for open seats.
- See the 2012 art acquisition titled "Painters Thinner" by local artist Kara Stenberg.
- Join or renew your 2012 membership and enter a chance to win a PMHA sweatshirt!
- And of course enjoy tasty treats from Turkey Red.

We hope to see you there!

4th Annual Art Acquisition Reception

You are cordially invited to the Palmer Museum’s 4th Annual Art Acquisition!

Join the Palmer Museum for the start of the 2011 Colony Christmas and a celebration of local art this coming Friday, December 9^th, from 6-8pm at 723 S. Valley Way.

Each year, we continue building our contemporary art collection as a means of demonstrating our commitment to support local artists and our responsibility to preserve those objects which lend historical and/or aesthetic significance to our community.

Come see the wide variety of submissions and mingle with the talented artists over tasty treats and libations as we announce which piece(s) we will be purchasing this year.

See you there!

Call to Artists...4th Annual Art Acquisition

It’s that time once again for artists to submit their work for the Palmer Museum’s 4^th Annual Art Acquisition.  The purpose of the Art Acquisition is to develop the Museum’s contemporary art collection as a means of demonstrating our commitment to support local artists and our responsibility to preserve objects which lend historical and/or aesthetic significance in order to inform, enlighten and enhance our community. 

Requirements include: 1) local artist or local theme 2) contemporary genre 3) current, original piece of work 4) visual artwork, any media.  If you’re an artist yourself or have artist friends, help us spread the word! 

For more information, download the 2011 PMHA Art Acquisition Guidelines and Application below or pickup a copy in Palmer at Madd Matters, Shane Lamb Gallery or The Gallery and in Wasilla at Towne Square Art Gallery or Pandemonium Booksellers. Applications due November 15, 2011. For questions please contact (907) 746-7668.

Guidelines 2011 PMHA Art Acquisition

Application 2011 PMHA Art Acquisition