Enter to win an art adventure day for yourself and a guest! On a date to be arranged, you and your guest will travel with naturalist artist Kim McNett via Mako’s Water Taxi to a venue of your choosing.* Once there, you will receive private nature journaling guidance from Kim for two hours, followed by lunch break, and another two hours before your water taxi home. You’ll also receive a $50 gift certificate from Two Sisters Bakery for breakfast or lunch. *Accessible landings between Grewingk Spit and Jakalof Bay. You will make final arrangements with Kim and Mako’s based on availability and weather. You will also consult with Kim on journaling supplies (basic supplies available). Ticket price: $20 each or 6 for $100 Drawing to take place at the close of HCOA’s annual meeting, July 25 at 3pm (drawing ca. 5pm) Tickets available at HCOA and from HCOA board members. Winner need not be present at time of drawing. Raffle conducted by Homer Council on the Arts, AK Charitable Gaming Permit #771

Join John Muir Laws and Alaskan artist-naturalist Kim McNett in a discussion about genuine artistic experiences. How do we define our own intentions and sense of authenticity? What does it mean to create from the heart? McNett will share how the work of John Muir Laws inspired authenticity in her work as an arts educator in Alaska. She will describe her most recent Plankton Mandala community project and will demonstrate how you can create your own nature-themed mandala in honor of the natural world.