My favorite art gallery in Ketchikan! I've been there on two occasions during Alaska cruises, and…read moreboth times I was blown away by how many unique pieces there are. No matter what you're looking for, whether for yourself or for a gift, you'll find what you want here, with all sizes, mediums, and price points. On our last visit last week I had the pleasure to meet the artist's daughter Kathy, and she patiently took the time to find the beautiful owl that I was searching for. I know this is a piece I won't find anywhere else. Don't miss this very special store, kitty-corner from Tongass Trading Company on Front Street!

What an amazing place. If you are looking for something special for yourself or for a gift that…read moredoesn't smack of 'I bought this at a local tourists shop'...this is the place to buy it. The carvings, handmade jewelry, and sculptures are awesome! You feel like you are walking through a museum rather than a local retail store. We couldn't resist the opportunity to buy a few beautiful quality pieces at very very reasonable prices. Everything is made by the Artist himself. If nothing else...do yourself a favor and take the time to walk through the shop...you will be totally impressed!

I caught this only because of one photo I took in the shop. Read to the end before you buy art…read morehere. In July I bought the Marvin Oliver "Sea Bear" serigraph hanging on the gallery wall -- edition #424 of 449, hand-signed in pencil by Marvin himself and dated '94 -- for $3,000 plus $55 shipping. Before leaving, I photographed it: the metallic sparkle in the green ink, the signature, all of it. For the next month, my follow-up emails referred to "Sea Bear print 424" by number, and nobody ever corrected me. When shipping day came, I asked the owner point-blank, in writing: is this an original that Marvin created himself, from the limited edition of 449? Her answer: "yes!" Hours later came the shipping notice -- with a photo of a completely different print, #441, and this line: "I am signing Marvin's serigraphs now (with his passing 7 years ago)." Hold her photo next to mine and it unravels. The pencil signature copies Marvin's name and even the '94 date -- written by her in 2026. The green ink is flat where the real print sparkles. The title is in different handwriting. There's even a small notation under the signature that the real one doesn't have. And when I refused it, the wall print was suddenly "not for sale" -- because, in her words, it's "the only" print in their collection that Marvin actually signed. Think about what that means. The "last few available" prints being sold here are signed by the owner, in the artist's name -- and given the ink differences, I don't believe they're from the original 1994 edition at all. I think buyers are getting replicas. Now think about who's buying: thousands of cruise passengers come through Ketchikan every day in season. You're in port for a few hours, you fall in love with a piece, they ship it after you sail. You'll never stand in front of the original again to compare -- and at a few hundred to a few thousand dollars a print, who would ever question a pencil signature? I only caught it because I happened to photograph the exact print I paid for. To me, that's fraud -- and it's a setup that only works on customers who can't come back. Marvin Oliver's art is genuinely worth collecting, which is exactly why this matters. If you buy here: photograph the exact piece, get the edition number in writing, and get written confirmation that the artist himself hand-signed it -- before you pay. Photos attached.

Marvin Oliver's artwork must be seen in person to admire the embossing, the detail and vibrancy. If…read moreyou don't have space or the wallet for a piece, there are smaller prints, cards and stickers to admire!

We wanted to get a totem pole to take home as our souvenir from Ketchikan, but didn't want a cheesy…read moreresin casting or an overpriced hand made piece cranked out on a line like a factory. We headed down Main Street and stumbled upon Rail Creek and had a great experience. The store is probably about 750 sq ft and is split with half devoted to totems and half to stone carved sculptures, mostly of animals. The wall of totems had a cool selection with lots of different stories told. They aren't on consignment like some places and they work directly with the artists to create the pieces and provide a retail space to sell them while negotiating a good price they can pass on to us consumers. Win-win. They were willing to make a deal on a mix of pieces but we settled on just one that we are so happy with. I'm so glad we stumbled upon their shop and stayed away from the castings or the over priced consigned pieces that look identical in every shop. Highest recommendation for a great locally made Ketchikan product!

This is an awesome shop where they hand-make totem poles for you to take home. The women took the…read moretime to tell us about as many as we wanted to know about and gave us good prices on them. I highly highly recommend going here to get your totem poles.

i deal whit Michael multiple times per year. I purchase several pieces a year. He knows my style…read moreand sends photos of new pieces he gets from artist. When I go to Alaska I always stop at the gallery. We have developed a communication friendship. He understands my price range. Bill

If you are a fan of one of a kind, high-end , handmade art than this is a business not to be…read moremissed. These pieces of art are absolutely exquisite and are made from materials only available to native artisans. The work is original, certified and not knock offs like you find in the vast majority of the stores throughout Alaska. The owner Mike, who is extremely friendly and informative will explain how this work is certified and what to look for when you are at other stores. The Level of detail on the sculptures and quality of the work has to be seen to be appreciated. Mike, who has been in Alaska for 50 years and in business for 30 years will give you the history of his business and how he travels to various remote parts of Alaska to obtain these works of art and foster the long term relationships with the native artisans to stock his shop. If you settle on a piece of art he will ship it for you back to the lower 48 providing a convenient way of getting it home, especially the larger pieces of work.

Ken Decker and his Crazy Wolf Studio is one of my always go to's when I'm in Ketchikan. This a real…read moredeal Alaska Native artist and studio. It's not unusual to find Ken in the studio working something. He was working on a drum when I was in today. I've got several of his prints framed and hanging at home and or in my office. I've got just about every tshirt he's produced - awesome with jeans and a sport coat. His family and staff at the shop are fantastic... while Ketchikan is a tourist town, this place is a local artist studio. It's a great place for Alaska Native art for yourself or as an authentic gift. They have a website and I purchased at the studio and online with nothing but great service.

Eclectic store with lots of fun things to look at. I found a Buffalo tooth to replace mine that is…read morecracking. Kind staff and could have spent a long time looking at everything.

Had a racist experience today during the art walk with the owner. It was our first stop for the art…read morewalk we went in looked at the art pieces picked up a few pieces and put them back. We didn't buy anything but we're not required to. At the back of the store there serving food, we were surprised we didn't know there was food we asked and they told us it was free. We got some food ate it and my friend continued to look around while I went out to eat my food so I wasn't just standing in the way. Two more of my friend come out and join me while we wait for my other friends to finish looking. The OWNER (I'll include a picture of her lol tell me if that's the owner) came and told us (we're all black by the way) they weren't just giving free food and this was about art. I replied that we did look at the art pieces. I was really shocked because we spend a least 10-15 minutes looking at the art. We made sure the food was free before we took any and I went out side to eat to be respectful just in case I dropped anything on some art pieces. We were the only ones she said this to. It our first time in Ketchikan so to experience this in our first weeks here was so upsetting.

This gallery has very nice quality artwork and quite a variety. The service is also friendly and…read morehelpful. There is a website as well. Definitely worth a stop.

Anna Shaffer the owner is great to work with, pleasant, professional and really knows her stuff. I…read morerecently bought two of Tracy Browns art works while I was on a stop over on a Holland-America cruise. Wow, so impressed when they arrived at my home, the detail she went through in the packaging 100% assured that no damage would occur, cannot wait to get them up on the wall. Starboard has a nice selection of Alaskan artists, I am considering buying another large work for my living room. If your in Ketchikan, Alaska take a little time and visit her place at 407 Dock Street you will be impressed and happy your did. Thanks Anna! Brian Everett, Washington June 21, 2018

When I need something framed Starboard is the place I go. As an artist sometimes I have a…read morenon-standard piece of art I want to display and Starboard frames has always been willing to work with me to find a great way to show it off. They also have a good variety of local art and Alaskan art for sale.

This is a nice, bright jewelry and home decor store close to the port. The sales girl was very nice…read moreand we chatted for a few minutes about the season and then the new locations of her store. I also checked in while at the store on my Yelp App and it said I was entitled to a small gift of black pearl earrings. I felt bad declining them because she said that it had been a long time since she last saw that banner and then went to see if they even still carried that token. I looked at some really nice jewelry and now I have some thinking to do.

This was our first visit to Alaska and we were cruising from Seward to Vancouver, one of our stops…read morewas Ketchikan. Julie's Fine Jewelry had been recommended by a friend that regularly visit's Alaska. The sales person was Lynn B and she was very helpful with finding some jewelry. I also had a chance to speak with Julie and learn more about the area. Julie suggested I walk up Mill St to Ketchikan Creek to watch the salmon spawning. This side trip turned out to be another highlight of our Alaska trip Overall a very nice selection of jewelry and excellent customer service with a side of local flavor. Definitely a five star experience. Instead f another picture of the store I'm including a picture of the side trip Julie recommended

This is a wonderful little art stand selling watercolor prints!…read more Run by a pair of sisters - Maida & Candace Kelley, they are also the artists and are both quite talented. They sell beautiful prints of their watercolor artwork that perfectly captures the spirit and beauty of Alaska. The prints come in all sizes and at a pretty good price. I even picked up 2 bookmarks for $5 each, making it a great souvenir or gift. I went all throughout Ketchikan looking at watercolor and prints, and these are some of the most beautiful ones I've seen. I highly recommend checking them out and taking a print home!