Alaska Art Alliance

A hidden gem in downtown Anchorage but a must see if you want gifts and art handmade in Alaska! It has a bit of a hole in the wall vibe to it, but don’t be intimidated. The building is split where the front is a more conventional style storefront, but there is a back room where you can see the artists do the carvings and buy directly from them. The ivory carvings are a bit pricey, but you’re paying for an art piece that was carved right there in the shop or made by a local artist.

There is a musty odor to the shop from the carvings they do in the back. This wasn’t a problem for me and added to the authentic vibe, but I thought I would mention it for the folks with sensory issues :)

Jason and his crew are great. Took the time to show me around and explain the different pieces, where they came from, and who is/was the artist of some pieces. Def worth checking out this shop for authentic Native made artwork and gifts!

My husband and I visited the little hidden treasure two weeks ago while we were souvenir shopping. Really enjoyed our visit, owner is an exceptional person and we were grateful to meet him and see his carver's hard at work. My only regret was that we didn't buy his/their artwork. Calling tomorrow to see if piece we fell in love with is still available. George and Trish, south Fl

Genuine Alaska made art, run as a social enterprise supporting Alaskan artists and giving them a marketplace for their masterful creations. Buying here is a great way to support entrepreneurship for Native Alaskans. This shop is almost more like a musuem, take your time there and ask lots of questions - there is a wealth of knowledge to be found.

Essential stop in Anchorage. I was wandering downtown for my last day in Alaska, which meant I had flexible time to spend. Expressing curiosity will get you all kinds of information - about technique, materials, tools. The artists work in the back so I was able to meet a few of them, see works in progress, chat about favorite materials. I bought as much as I could, and pieces were extremely reasonable. I really can’t put a price on this experience or the generosity expressed over and over to people who came in to the shop. There are many different kinds of art at many different price points, and this is a great place to support.

Highlight of my visit! Artists are working on site and I was able to speak to the artist who had carved the soapstine bear pieces I purchased. Jewelry is amazing and good value. Ivory and antler carvings were amazing.

Went into the store this is the real deal artists/carvers work in the back of the shop and are more than happy to meet and discuss what they are doing. I did meet with the owner great person extremely helpful. This is a great place to buy real Alaska native art and meet the artists.

Really friendly and helpful staff, and you can get quality art pieces at reasonable prices too.

Authentic, true artists. I get compliments weekly from my purchases. Support local. We do💗

nothing mass-produced, everything unique. Such a gem of a place :)

Great place to see some of the most amazing art found anywhere!!

Great place to sell artwork,nice hospitality to customers

Very nice staff very clean reasonable prices

Great customer service, great on making deals ❤❤❤

Good and fun and funny

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