Creative Continuum

The Native Art Center at UAF has been a cornerstone for the study and preservation of Alaska Native art since its establishment in 1965. Founded by Iñupiaq artist Ronald Senungetuk, the Center was created to bring together artists from rural communities, providing them with opportunities for studying new materials and techniques to incorporate into their work.The exhibition Creative Continuum, 60 Years of the Native Art Center, celebrates artistic excellence, mentorship, and community at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Present director, Da-ka-xeen Mehner and five of the Center’s students, past and present, stopped by the museum in February of 2025 to discuss the exhibit, and the Center’s legacy in artwork and inspiration.The More You Look is a production of the UA Museum of the North, on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the ancestral lands of the Dena people of the lower Tanana River. UAMN illuminates the natural history and cultural heritage of Alaska and the North through collections, research, education, and partnerships, and by creating a singular museum experience that honors diverse knowledge and respect for the land and its peoples.