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October 2024 by Doug Heckenberg
Had a stellar experience dealing with Curtis in my purchase of a Boyd Porter knife. This is a bar none and second to none gallery to visit and purchase any local piece of Alaska . An amazing gallery!!! Thank you Curtis for reaching out to Boyd during my purchase making this an awesome end to my visit to meet the maker of my absolutely beautiful knife. You went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make my purchase very special, a memorable time for my wife and I we will never forget. Again thank you sir. 5 stars is not enough to give for my experience in the dealings of this gallery.
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October 2024 by Barb
Loved the gallery and displays of local art. Fell in love with a painting and decided to buy it and ship it home. Curtis was so friendly and knowledgeable and offered to call the artist, Terry Pyles, and have him stop by. He was there within 10 minutes and we chatted about the painting and his other incredible works, got a pic with them both and then ran to the ship. Almost missed it!!
Definitely check out the gallery when you're in town. Curtis is a hoot!!
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August 2024 by Russ Venables
I found a nice print of two orcas for which I been searching for several years. Obviously I didn't want to take it on the cruise ship so I asked for shipping.
It arrived only a few days after we returned home. It was in perfect condition. Very well packaged.
My thanks to Curtis and his BFF Steve for doing excellent work on the shipping.
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October 2023 by Daniel Taddei
Beautiful store with local artwork. The owner, Curtis, was super friendly and helpful! I would love to go back next time I visit Ketchikan.
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August 2023 by P. Amanda S.
We decided to take a look in here because my daughter is an artist and was interested in taking a look around. The gallery us on the second floor of a building, above a Harley Davidson shop. It's actually easy to keep walking by outside .Once inside though, it was amazing. We were at once greeted by Curtis, the owner, who happily answered any question my daughter had about artists and their works.There were paintings, carvings, photographs, each made by local artists. The media range from canvas to wood to tusk, and even mammoth molar. My daughter found something she liked, and we decided we would not blow our budget before we came here the next time.
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September 2022 by Jack P
Our second visit to Alaska Galleries. Very nice visit with Curtis Nelson, gallery owner. Fine native Alaskin Art work in this gallery. Before you go anywhere else go to Alaska Galleries.
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July 2022 by Christine Johnson
We visited Alaska Galleries at the end of April 2022 and were very impressed with the beautiful pieces displayed there. I was particularly taken with a sculpture entitled "First Breath" depicting a mother humpback pushing her newborn to the surface for its first breath. Although the piece was a bit pricey ($500), I decided to buy it. Because I was on a cruise and would have to fly home, I chose to have it shipped to me so it wouldn't get broken in my luggage. The owner, Curtis Nelson, assured me that best of care would be taken in packing the sculpture, and that it would be insured to cover any possible damage done during shipping.I was so excited when the sculpture arrived. You can imagine my disappointment when I discovered all the flippers of the mother and of the baby had broken off. We contacted Alaska Galleries about it, and while Curtis was responsive at first, he is now no longer returning our calls. Three months later, we have not seen any kind of recompense.I originally thought Alaska Galleries was a classy and honorable establishment. I am very sad and disappointed to be wrong.
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July 2022 by Toni C.
I happened upon this place accidentally because I was in the Harley Davidson store and noticed it as I was going back down the stairs. What caught my eye was all of the local beautiful art available. I was speaking to the owner Curtis about the photographs of the northern lights and if he'd ever seen them himself. He went into the back and brought out this beautiful photograph taken right there in Ketchikan of the northern lights. It was on a metal print and the price was so reasonable compared to a lot of the other shops I had visited. He offers shipping and he will mount it for you. I ended up going back to the ship without making a purchase and felt such regret that I ran back before we left and I purchased that photograph. It was just so beautiful and made me feel such joy especially because I recognized the area where the photograph was taken. Curtis shipped me the framed print to California and I just want to mention how great the packaging was. It was delivered in perfect condition. I am so happy with my purchase that i just wanted to share it with everyone. It's so important to support local stores and vendors in the cities that the cruise ships visits. They do own a lot of the store fronts especially the jewelry stores. So just be aware of this and try to shop local.
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October 2019 by Rebecca Scott
Best gallery in Ketchikan for authentic Alaskan artwork! Curtis is so helpful and knowledgable about the art and artists, and the prices were fantastic for the high quality. Don't miss this gallery - they have an upstairs and downstairs shop in the same building.
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October 2019 by Laura Connor
This is a wonderful place to vist to see and purchase high quality pieces of Alaskan-made art, including paintings, jewery, sculptures, and objects made from and representative of the local area. Curtis Nelson, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I purchased an Ulu and a painting that I had sent home to me. I received them today and am so happy with my Alaska souvenirs and the memories they bring.
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October 2019 by John Goshorn
Great little local artistry displays. Thanks Brenda for telling us about the local area.
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October 2018 by Brenda Jenne
The gallery contains a beautiful collection featuring several Alaskan artists.
