Kodiak artists face Sunday deadline for 26th Crab Fest Art Show

by Alaska NewsMay 15, 2026, 12:14 AM AKDT(6mo ago)

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Kodiak artists have until Sunday, May 17 to get their work into the 26th annual Crab Fest Art Show, an official event of the Kodiak Crab Festival.

The Kodiak Arts Council and The Frame Shop are accepting new original work completed within the past three years that has not been shown at a previous Crab Festival Art Show.

The show runs May 22-24 at Fisherman's Hall, next to the Kodiak Harbormaster's Office in downtown Kodiak. An opening reception is set for Friday evening, May 22. The Arts Council will also build a virtual exhibit online so people can view the work from home.

All contemporary and fine art styles are welcome. The deadline is Sunday, May 17.

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