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“Entangled & Ingested” Traveling Exhibition to Visit Pratt Museum in September with a Focus on Art, Science, and Policy

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“Entangled & Ingested” Traveling Exhibition to Visit Pratt Museum in September with a Focus on Art, Science, and Policy

Homer, Alaska (June 1, 2026)

The Pratt Museum Will Host a New Special Exhibition Curated by Dr. Katharine Owens Titled “Entangled & Ingested”.

The Pratt Museum’s new special exhibition will open in the Main Gallery on September 25, 2026 and be on display through the end of the year. In honor of the exhibit, the Pratt Museum will host an opening reception on Friday, October 2 from 4 – 6pm with light refreshments and free admission to all Museum galleries.

Entangled and Ingested is an exhibition featuring more than fifty pieces from multi-media artist Dr. Katharine Owens’ series of life-sized portraits of animals harmed by plastic pollution. Her work draws attention to the devastating impact of waste on ecosystems as well as individual species and challenges viewers to confront their role in a disposable culture while encouraging a reimagining of our relationship with waste.

Each piece is made from hand-sewing unrecyclable plastic onto canvas and features a species named in scientific literature as being harmed by plastic pollution. The animals serve as both victims and witnesses, offering a visual narrative of our shared vulnerability in the face of environmental collapse. Some of the smaller pieces were created by Dr. Owens, while the largest pieces have been collaboratively constructed during public sewing workshops with communities around the world.

About Dr. Katharine Owens As both a National Geographic Explorer and Fulbright Nehru fellow, Dr. Owens melds science and policy on the topic of plastic pollution in her art practice. She has researched water policy for over twenty years and worked on plastic pollution projects in places as varied as Connecticut, Kerala, India, and Svalbard int he Arctic Circle. Kat lectures, hosts collaborative sewing workshops, and exhibits her work all over the world. More information about Dr. Owens and the Entangled and Ingested Project is available at https://katowens.com/.

About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to explore and preserve the culture, science, and art of the Kachemak Bay region. The Museum is open daily from 10am-6pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day and Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm the rest of the year. Visit the Pratt Museum at 3779 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at http://www.prattmuseum.org/.

Special Exhibition “In a Time of Change: Boreal Echoes” Will be Mounted in the Main Gallery at the Pratt Museum

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New Special Exhibition Coming to the Pratt Museum in May 2026

Homer, Alaska (April 15, 2026) – Pratt Museum

Special Exhibition “In a Time of Change: Boreal Echoes” Will be Mounted in the Main Gallery at the Pratt Museum

The Pratt Museum’s new special exhibition, In a Time of Change: Boreal Echoes (Boreal Echoes), will be on display in the Main Gallery from May 15, 2026 through September 20, 2026. Boreal Echoes is a touring exhibit produced by the Alaska-based collaborative environmental arts-humanities-science program known as “In a Time of Change (ITOC)”. Boreal Echoes is the result of three years of learning, conversation, and experimentation by a cohort of artists who were inspired and informed by the boreal forest, the scientists who study it, and each other. Artists built relationships to the boreal biome and one another through outdoor field trips, scientific presentations, artist craft talks, and monthly group activities. The cohort then created original artworks sharing their collaborative and individual investigations, inspirations, and care about the boreal biome. The Boreal Echoes exhibition builds on In a Time of Change’s former project, Boreal Forest Stories, which was mounted at the Pratt Museum in 2023. 

Boreal Echoes is directed by Mary Beth Leigh and includes artwork by Susan Campbell, Alyssa Enriquez, Nancy Hausle-Johnson, Mary Bee Kaufman, Margo Klass, Jennifer Moss, Ree Nancarrow, Oralee Nudson, Teresa Shannon, Todd Sherman, Marianne Stolz, Connie Stricks, and Sara Tabbert. The artwork in the exhibit embraces many art mediums; from ceramics, moving sculptures, textiles, bookmaking, and much more. 

The Museum will host an Opening Reception on Friday, June 5 from 4-6pm, in collaboration with Homer’s monthly First Friday events. In addition, the Pratt will offer workshops and programs aligned with the exhibition’s themes, including free weekly Storytime programs in June, Scribble Sketching the Boreal Forest, and Animal Tracking and Journaling in the Boreal Forest, both presented by naturalist Kim McNett. To learn more about these events visit https://www.prattmuseum.org/events/ 

About In a Time of Change Arts – Humanities – Science Collaboration  Founded in 2007 by the Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) in Fairbanks, Alaska, the In a Time of Change (ITOC) program facilitates and produces collaborative arts-humanities-science exhibits and events focused on ecological themes important to Alaska. ITOC is part of a growing network of place-based, environmental arts-humanities-science programs across the U.S. and around the world. ITOC is directed by Mary Beth Leigh (University of Alaska Fairbanks). Lissy Goralnik (Michigan State University) leads research and evaluation of the program and John Smelter serves as curator and coordinator. Learn more by visiting their website at https://inatimeofchange.org/.

About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to strengthen relationships between people and place through stories relevant to Kachemak Bay. It fulfills its mission by facilitating engagement between community members and strengthening understandings of our shared place. Through these activities, the unique relationship between the people and places of Kachemak Bay will be sustained far into the future. The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Beginning May 5, 2026, the Museum will be open daily from 10am – 6pm. Visit the Pratt Museum at 379 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at https://www.prattmuseum.org/.

Contact Whitney Harness, Executive Director, tel (907) 435-3333, email director@prattmuseum.org

Ruth Kilcher Mariott Collection Archive & Pratt Museum Receive Grant from the Jack Kagan Foundation

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Ruth Kilcher Mariott Collection Archive & Pratt Museum Receive Grant from The Jack Kagan Foundation

Homer, Alaska (March 20, 2026) – Pratt Museum

The Jack Kagan Foundation Awards the Ruth Kilcher Mariott Collection Archive and Pratt Museum $5,000 in Support of their “Weaving Threads of the Last Frontier” Material Culture Collaborative Project.

The Pratt Museum and Ruth Kilcher Mariott Collection Archive are grateful to be the recipient of a $5,000 grant award from The Jack Kagan Foundation. This contribution will support the Weaving Threads of the Last Frontier (Weaving Threads) material culture project. 

The Ruth Kilcher Mariott Archive collection chronicles the life of Ruth as a homesteader, a mother of eight, and an accomplished poet. Ruth was an impressive historical figure and a powerful storyteller. By investigating not only Ruth’s written works, but also cultural objects like clothing, a richer and more intricate account of Ruth’s life as a homesteader will be understood. 

This award will directly support intern stipends, collections research, and the continued development of the Weaving Threads material culture project and exhibition. Because of this support, these two organizations can collaborate to sustain meaningful, hands-on archival training while preserving and interpreting an important chapter of Alaska’s homesteading history. 

The Weaving Threads project will support an exhibition that highlights the women of the homestead era (1940s-1960s) and their contribution to their families as well as their individual artistry. Life during this time was harsh, yet homestead women like Ruth Mariott Kilcher were able to not only survive, but create beauty and comfort for their families, their communities, and for themselves. Sewing, knitting, crochet, looming, weaving, and other craft married utility with creative expression and is a profound and valuable example of self. 

This work carries both historical and generational significance. Capturing oral histories, digitizing materials, and stewarding artifacts while elders are still able to share their memories is time-sensitive work. This contribution allows these organizations to move forward with purpose and urgency, ensuring that these stories are preserved with care and professional standards. 

About the Jack Kagan Foundation The Jack Kagan Foundation was established to continue and expand the philanthropic work that Mr. Jack Kagan conducted during his lifetime, focused on helping others in need that were not as fortunate as he was. They focus on four main themes for giving, including veterans, children, medicine, and community. Learn more by visiting their website https://jkaganfoundation.org/

About the Ruth Kilcher Mariott Collection Archive This organization chronicles the life of Kachemak Bay homesteader Ruth Weber Kilcher Mariott, including diverse materials, ranging from poetry collections to cookbooks, photographs, and more, preserving these precious artifacts for future generations. Learn more by contacting Catkin Kilcher Burton, Curator of the Ruth Kilcher Mariott Collection, at catkin.kilcher.burton@gmail.com.

About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to strengthen relationships between people and place through stories relevant to Kachemak Bay. It fulfills its mission by facilitating engagement between community members and strengthening understandings of our shared place. Through these activities, the unique relationship between the people and places of Kachemak Bay will be sustained far into the future. The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Beginning May 5, 2024, the Museum will be open daily from 10am – 6pm. Visit the Pratt Museum at 379 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at https://www.prattmuseum.org/.

Contact Whitney Harness, Executive Director, tel (907) 435-3333, email director@prattmuseum.org

Pratt Museum Receives Grant from The Homer Foundation

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Pratt Museum Receives Grant from The Homer Foundation

Homer, Alaska (January 15, 2026) – Pratt Museum

The Pratt Museum is the Recipient of a $5,000 Award from the Martha H Briscoe Environmental Science and Conservation Fund and the Opportunity Fund at the Homer Foundation.

The Pratt Museum is grateful to be the recipient of a $5,000 grant award from the Martha H Briscoe Environmental Science and Conservation Fund and the Opportunity Fund at The Homer Foundation. This contribution will support the Pratt Museum Research Library and Resource Center Modernization Initiative. 

For decades, the Research Library at the Pratt Museum has been an invaluable resource for students, scholars, independent researchers, and curious community members looking to dig deeper into topics relevant to the Kachemak Bay Region. Some of the resources available include books, archives, periodicals, journals, as well as video and audio collections, all directly related to the mission of the Museum and the materials in the Museum’s collections. While some of the resources are timeless, a large number have become outdated or redundant, and take up valuable space that could be filled with new and emerging research. In addition, modern technology was never incorporated into the space, leaving gaps in efficiency that decrease the Research Libraries relevance among modern users.

The Pratt Museum Research Library and Resource Center Modernization Initiative will provide a much needed update, transforming the space into an accessible and inclusive comprehensive research resource center. This grant will provide the funds needed to purchase contemporary academic literature relevant to our collection materials and mission-driven educational programming, update the library catalogue system, and to purchase and install a new overhead projector with USB and Bluetooth compatibility to facilitate collaborative use, presentations, and group viewing of digital resources. We will also host a community event upon completion of the initiative, “Research Resources 101: Exploring the Pratt Museum Research Library and Resource Center Open House”, which will provide community members with a chance to meet our staff, explore the newly updated Research Library and Resource Center, and learn more about what we have to offer.

About The Homer Foundation Established in 1991, The Homer Foundation was the first community foundation of its kind in Alaska. The mission of The Homer Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the greater Homer area by promoting philanthropic and charitable activities. Learn more by visiting their website https://www.homerfoundation.org

About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to strengthen relationships between people and place through stories relevant to Kachemak Bay. It fulfills its mission by facilitating engagement between community members and strengthening understandings of our shared place. Through these activities, the unique relationship between the people and places of Kachemak Bay will be sustained far into the future. The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Beginning May 5, 2024, the Museum will be open daily from 10am – 6pm. Visit the Pratt Museum at 379 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at https://www.prattmuseum.org/.

Contact Whitney Harness, Executive Director, tel (907) 435-3333, email director@prattmuseum.org

New Special Exhibition “50 Years of Limited Entry: The Closing of Alaska’s Salmon Commons” Coming to the Pratt Museum in January 2026

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New Special Exhibition Coming to the Pratt Museum in January 2026

Homer, Alaska (December 12, 2025)

The Pratt Museum Will Host a New Special Exhibition From the Kodiak Maritime Museum Titled “50 Years of Limited Entry: The Closing of Alaska’s Salmon Commons”.

PHOTO: The traveling version of “50 Years of Limited Entry: The Closing of Alaska’s Salmon Commons” on view at the Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building in Juneau, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums, March 2025.

The Pratt Museum’s new special exhibition will open in the Main Gallery on January 9, 2026 and be on display through May 17, 2026. In honor of the exhibit, the Pratt Museum will host a Curator Talk on Saturday, February 7, featuring a presentation by Kodiak Maritime Museum Curator and exhibit designer, Toby Sullivan, followed directly by a community conversation session in which all guests are welcome to share their own experiences with the Limited Entry Program in Alaska.

50 Years of Limited Entry examines the origins and effects of the Limited Entry Program in Alaska. As much a social engineering program as a conservation effort, the story of Limited Entry is both instructive and cautionary. In addition to the 50 Years of Limited Entry exhibit panels, this exhibition will feature art, photographs, and materials from the Pratt Museum’s permanent collection.

 

About the Kodiak Maritime Museum Incorporated in Alaska in 1996 by a small group of commercial fishermen, the Kodiak Maritime Museum’s mission is to recognize, preserve, and interpret Kodiak’s maritime heritage. To make 50 Years of Limited Entry, Kodiak Maritime Museum conducted archival research and interviewed fishermen and fisheries policy makers. Juneau’s Exhibit AK designed the exhibit panels. Support for the exhibit comes from the National Park Service and Alaska Office of History and Archeology, Alaska State Museum Grant-In-Aid, City of Kodiak, Kodiak Community Foundation, Kodiak CHARR, Kodiak History Museum, and individual supporters of Kodiak Maritime Museum. More information about the exhibit and the Kodiak Maritime Museum is available at https://www.kodiakmaritimemuseum.org/.

About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to explore and preserve the culture, science, and art of the Kachemak Bay region. The Museum is open daily from 10am-6pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day and Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm the rest of the year. Visit the Pratt Museum at 3779 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at http://www.prattmuseum.org/.

Contact Whitney Harness, Executive Director, tel (907) 435-3333, email director@prattmuseum.org

Executive Director Hired for Pratt Museum

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Executive Director Hired for Pratt Museum

Homer, Alaska (October 27, 2025)

The Pratt Museum Welcomes Whitney Harness as New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of The Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Whitney Harness as the Executive Director of the Pratt Museum. Her appointment was effective Friday, September 26, 2025. Harness has worked at the Pratt for the past two years, serving as the Visitor Services, Store, and Communications Manager and most recently as the Interim Co-Executive Director.

“Whitney brings a wonderful depth of knowledge and insight to her role at the Pratt Museum,” said Sue Fallon, President of the Board of Directors. “Her passion, empathy, and connections to the community are invaluable, and we are thrilled to welcome her leadership as the Pratt Museum moves forward into our next chapter.” As the Executive Director, Harness will oversee the Museum’s daily operations, strategic initiatives, and continued engagement with the local community and beyond.

Her work experience includes management positions in cultural and tourism-related industries in Alaska and her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in History as well as graduate-level coursework in Education. Whitney was born and raised in Alaska and has lived in Homer since 2016.

“I am honored by the opportunity to serve as the Executive Director of the Pratt Museum,” said Harness. “The Pratt has been a beloved community anchor for over fifty years, and I am committed to both celebrating the Museum’s legacy and driving forward with fresh perspective to engage a new generation of museum patrons.” 

About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to explore and preserve the culture, science, and art of the Kachemak Bay region. The Museum is open daily from 11am – 4pm every Tuesday – Saturday September 2, 2025 through May 23, 2026 and 10am-6pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Visit the Pratt Museum at 3779 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at http://www.prattmuseum.org/.

Contact Sue Fallon, President, The Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. Board of Directors, email prattboard@prattmuseum.org

 

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The Pratt Museum Hosts “World on Fire” by American Artist Geoffrey C. Smith

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Homer, Alaska (September 3, 2025)

New Special Exhibition in Homer at the Pratt Museum: “World on Fire”, Featuring Oil Paintings and Driftwood Sculpture by American Artist Geoffrey C. Smith 

The Pratt Museum’s final special exhibition of the year will open in the Main Gallery on October 3, 2025 and be on display through January 3, 2026. A First Friday opening reception will be held at the Museum on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 4 – 6pm.

In World on Fire, American artist Geoffrey C. Smith brings viewers face-to-face with the wild heart of Alaska and the profound transformations it now endures. Painted over the course of three summers spent in the state’s most remote and majestic landscapes, this exhibition captures both the awe-inspiring beauty of Alaska’s wildlife and the subtle, sometimes startling signs of a world in flux.

Using a palette knife and bold, expressive strokes, Smith renders creatures like moose, polar bears, ravens, and brown bears with emotional intensity. Some of the works in the series are almost dreamlike: animals suspended in flame-colored fields, their forms emerging from abstract heat and color. Others are grounded in traditional realism: brown bears fishing for salmon, salmon threading their way upstream, and bull moose standing alert in the quiet boreal light. These moments speak not just to climate change, but to the deep, enduring beauty that still exists in our natural world.

It’s this tension between reverence and urgency, realism and abstraction that gives World on Fire its power. While the title conjures an image of devastation, the show itself is far more layered. It is not a parade of catastrophe, but an act of bearing witness. The wild is still alive. The animals still move with grace and dignity. And the land, though changing, continues to inspire.

Smith, known for his large-scale bronze monuments and nationally recognized wildlife sculptures, approaches painting with the same sense of scale, presence, and emotional resonance. His background as a sculptor brings weight and structure to the compositions, while his painter’s hand channels immediacy and energy. These paintings are not imagined; instead, built from time spent tracking animals in the field, observing migrations, watching ice melt, and listening to silence.

World on Fire speaks to institutions that recognize the transformative power of art to explore environmental change, cultural identity, and our relationship with place. It is a show that invites thoughtful dialogue between science and emotion, tradition and innovation, beauty and urgency. Rooted in firsthand observation and artistic mastery, the exhibition offers not only a striking visual experience but also a meaningful platform for public engagement. It appeals to museums and cultural foundations that seek to illuminate the challenges of our time while honoring the landscapes, species, and stories that define them. Through this work, art becomes a bridge connecting people to the natural world and to one another.

Ultimately, World on Fire is both an elegy and a celebration. A call to see more clearly, feel more deeply, and protect more fiercely.

 

About Geoffrey C. Smith Geoffrey has been characterized as a representational artist, although stylistically he may be viewed as a naturalist. Geoffrey’s very large works and his signature artistic style can be deemed “loose,” wherein the subjects of his work are represented by basic elements such as fingerprints suggesting feathers or fur.  He mixes fine wax and oil paint, then uses a palette knife to sculpt the painting and giving his work a distinctive deeply dimensional feeling displaying large strokes and layers of texture.  Geoffrey is a Conservationist and lover of nature. Much of his time, talent, and treasure goes toward supporting charities that foster his ideals. More information is available at https://www.geoffreycsmith.com/. 

About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to explore and preserve the culture, science, and art of the Kachemak Bay region. The Museum is open daily from 11am – 4pm every Tuesday – Saturday September 2, 2025 through May 23, 2026 and 10am-6pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Visit the Pratt Museum at 3779 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at http://www.prattmuseum.org/.

Contact Whitney Harness, Co-Executive Director, tel (907) 435-3333, email wharness@prattmuseum.org

Download PDF of this Press Release, HERE.

Pratt Museum Announces Museums for All, a Program for Under-Served Families

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Pratt Museum Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families
Museums for All to increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources

Homer, Alaska (August 25, 2025)

Today the Pratt Museum announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits. The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits visiting the Pratt Museum for a minimal fee of $5 per person, up to four people, with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Similar free and reduced admission is available to eligible members of the public at more than 850 museums across the country. Museums for All is part of the Pratt Museum’s broad commitment to seek, include, and welcome all audiences.

Museums for All helps expand access to museums and also raise public awareness about how museums in the U.S. are reaching their entire communities. More than 850 institutions participate in the initiative, including art museums, children’s museums, science centers, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums, and more. Participating museums are located nationwide, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) The Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) champions children’s museums worldwide. With more than 460 members in 50 states and 16 countries, ACM leverages the collective knowledge of children’s museums through convening, sharing, and dissemination. Learn more at www.childrensmuseums.org.

About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to explore and preserve the culture, science, and art of the Kachemak Bay region. The Museum is open daily from 11am – 4pm every Tuesday – Saturday September 2, 2025 through May 23, 2026 and 10am-6pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Visit the Pratt Museum at 3779 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at http://www.prattmuseum.org/.

Contact Whitney Harness, Co-Executive Director, tel (907) 435-3333, email wharness@prattmuseum.org

Download a PDF of this Press Release, HERE.

“Connected” by Sharlene Cline to Show at the Pratt Museum in Homer

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Homer, Alaska (May 23, 2025)

The Pratt Museum will host Special Exhibition “Connected”, an Immersive Exploration of Our Shared Humanity by Artist Sharlene Cline 

The Pratt Museum’s summer special exhibition will open in the Main Gallery on May 23, 2025 and be on display through September 26, 2025. A First Friday opening reception will be held at the Museum on Friday, June 6, 2025 from 4:30 – 6:30pm.

Connected is an immersive exploration of our shared humanity, delving into themes of genetic memory, ancestral connection, epigenetics, and our interconnectedness. Each month events will be held in conjunction with the exhibition, as follows:

June 6 | Opening Exhibition 4:30 – 6:30pm, Live Dance beginning at 5:30pm

July 11 | Live Performance 5:30 – 7pm, Featuring songs written and performed by singer/songwriter Jenny Baker

August 1 | First Friday 4:30 – 6:30pm – Collage Activity lead by artist Sharlene Cline

September 11 | Intergenerational Trauma & Healing, Panel Discussion beginning at 5pm

September 13 | The Creel, a One Act Play by Kate Rich, directed by Jennifer Norton beginning at 5:30pm

September 20 | Paluwik Dance Performance, 5pm – CANCELLED

 

About Sharlene Cline Working across Chinese brushwork, collage, acrylics, and installation art, Cline creates work that explores the intricate connections between humanity, nature, and personal identity. Her formal training began with three years of intensive study in Taiwan under internationally renowned master Yang O-Shi, before moving to Homer, Alaska in 1994. More information is available at https://sharlenecline.com/home.html

 

About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to explore and preserve the culture, science, and art of the Kachemak Bay region. The Museum is open daily from 10am-6pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day and Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm the rest of the year. Visit the Pratt Museum at 3779 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at http://www.prattmuseum.org/.

Contact Whitney Harness, Co-Executive Director, tel (907) 435-3333, email wharness@prattmuseum.org

Download a PDF of this Press Release, HERE.

The Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. Appoints Interim Co-Executive Directors to Lead Pratt Museum

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Homer, Alaska (February 21, 2025)
The Pratt Museum, which is governed by The Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. welcomes interim Co-Executive Directors following the resignation of the former Executive Director
The Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Whitney Harness and Yarrow Hinnant as Interim Co-Executive Directors of the Pratt Museum. Yarrow will divide time between his current role as the Curator of Botanical Exhibits and his new duties. The newly established HSNH Board of Directors Steering Committee will be actively engaged in providing support for the development of relationships between staff, Board, and the community. Former Executive Director Patricia Relay’s resignation was accepted by the Board of Directors on February 17, 2025.
 
About The Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. Founded in 1955, The Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. serves as the governing body for the Pratt museum, and provides vital advocacy and fundraising support for the Museum.
About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to explore and preserve the art, science, and culture of the Kachemak Bay Region. The Museum is open daily from 10am-6pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day and Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-4pm the rest of the year. Visit the Pratt Museum at 3779 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at http://www.prattmuseum.org/.
 
Contact Sue Fallon, HSNH Board President, email prattboard@prattmuseum.org