Haines ArtFest: Live Art on Trails

0:00Last weekend, Haynes Alaska turned its wooded trails into a live art zone. Local artists set up shot for live art on the trails, kicking off the two-week art fest run by the Alaska Arts Confluence non-profit. Krause wander past creators carving linoleum, sketching landscapes, crocheting, and jamming on instruments under the sun. Musicians led the energy with nanny wolf ripping button accordion trails alongside sky-skiles on an electric okado drum that Japanese style beat. It all echoed through the Chilku Indian Association trails, drawing folks deeper into the woods. Visual artists brought their A-game too. Nancy Drake, a six-year Haynes resident, shifted from portraits to pastel brown bears and local scenes, loving the chats with Passers-by. Form line carver, Cody Hatch, etched a raven into wood, nodding to telling it lore, where raven shifts shapes into humans. Meanwhile, printmaker Bailey Pearson carved a fresh linoleum block right there, sketching salmon on hooks over extra-tuff boots for prints and clothing.

1:03She's among many prepping stock for the big RFS market this weekend at Tilling at Park. These pop-up sessions are sparking real connections in a tight knit town, blending music, culture, and craft while hyping the finale-proof small spots. Like Haynes keep creativity flowing strong. I'm Cory with the story. That's your Anchorage News Today update, AI powered and always on.