...Chris Taylor, James Voelckers, Arnie Weimer, David Woodie and more.Information for studio visits will be available at the Franklin Street Gallery throughout the month.? Courtney Nelson can be reached at nelsonfamily@acsalaska.net.

...tattooing walrus tusks is about the same thing, but you don't have to worry about the walrus tusk moving, or saying 'ow' or bleeding all over you. It was a great transition for me." Contact Courtney Nelson at nelsonfamily@acsalaska.net.

...look like something beyond just a piece of paper - more of a painting. That's the challenge for me." To read more about Sherri McDonald visit www.papermountainstudios.com. Courtney Nelson can be reached at nelsonfamily@acsalaska.net

...goes even a step farther by getting to truly celebrate talents and expressions, and I think people come in here and see work that is really beautiful," MacNaughton said. ? Courtney Nelson can be reached at nelsonfamily@acsalaska.net.

...music scene, she enjoys working cooperatively to reach her goals."I like being on a team that's creating something," she said."It's all about fostering community."? Courtney Nelson can be reached at nelsonfamily@acsalaska.net

...beach. "I'm totally into cheap materials," said Kent, "I'm all about that." Their art can be seen at the Heritage Second Street Cafe downtown through the end of May. ? Courtney Nelson can be reached at nelsonfamily@acsalaska.net

...a tree and called it our 'Christmas branch,' stuck it in a can and loaded the poor thing with decorations, including lights and a star made of tinfoil. Best tree ever." Courtney Nelson can be reached at nelsonfamily@acsalaska.net.

...happy. By the way, if you would like to talk to my mom, we are there Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Courtney Nelson is a Juneau resident breaking it down with sassy, sensible truths. She can be reached at nelsonfamily@acsalaska.net.

...from local businesses and artists. Admission to the family concert is $5 per person or $20 for a family. Dinner is $5 extra. All proceeds go to the Juneau Coop Preschool. For details, contact Courtney at nelsonfamily@acsalaska.net.

...side but become educated on issues," he said. "If you feel things need to be changed, then people have to stand up and be counted. Change has to be from the bottom up." Courtney Nelson can be reached at nelsonfamily@acsalaska.net.