SouthWest Alaska Arts Group

10/15/2026

Today (Thursday 10/15), due to medical appointments, the SWAAG Gift Shop will open at 1pm.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

SWAAG Gift Shop hours
Noon-4pm
Wednesday - Saturday
Except Saturday Market days 10am-2pm

We are located in the Cultural Center.

Southwest Alaska Arts Group. Dedicated to support, promote, and preserve all arts in the Yukon Kuskokwim Region and across Alaska.

10/09/2026

WE ARE OPEN TODAY!!

TO ALL YOU SWAGG Gift Shop shoppers, due to the high winds I am unable to put out our “Open” sign, but we ARE open. 😊

Hope to see you.

SWAAG Gift Shop hours
Noon-4pm
Wednesday - Saturday
Except Saturday Market days 10am-2pm

We are located in the Cultural Center.

Southwest Alaska Arts Group. Dedicated to support, promote, and preserve all arts in the Yukon Kuskokwim Region and across Alaska.

10/08/2026

NEW ARRIVALS!!!!

Seal gut/ Beaded earrings made by Mary Kaganak of Scammon Bay

Art by Anne Kosacheff

Bags of scrap fur and bags of scrap leather from Shirley Clark from Grayling.

SWAAG Gift Shop hours
Noon-4pm
Wednesday - Saturday
Except Saturday Market days 10am-2pm

We are located in the Cultural Center.
www.swaagak.org

09/30/2026

NEW ARRIVALS!!!

Beaded earrings by Samantha Epchook.

SWAAG Gift Shop hours
Noon-4pm
Wednesday - Saturday
Except Saturday Market days 10am-2pm

We are located in the Cultural Center.
www.swaagak.org

09/23/2026

NEW ARRIVALS!!!!!

Carved items from Bailey McCallson, Tuskworthy

SWAAG Gift Shop hours
Noon-4pm
Wednesday - Saturday
Except Saturday Market days 10am-2pm

We are located in the Cultural Center.
www.swaagak.org

09/16/2026

NEW ARRIVALS!!!!

Multiple items from Elizabeth Smith. See photos.

Medicinal Salve made by Nicole Kaganak. Caiggluk Minguk made with Caiggluk, Avocado, Grapeseed and Beeswax.

SWAAG Gift Shop hours
Noon-4pm
Wednesday - Saturday
Except Saturday Market days 10am-2pm

We are located in the Cultural Center.
www.swaagak.org

09/14/2026

Fall 2026 Saturday Market Schedule🤩

Saturday Markets in Fall 2026 are on September 19, October 17, and November 21 and 28.

Markets run from 10:00am-2:00pm. Tables are first come, first served. Doors open for vendors at 9:00am.

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09/14/2026

The Steel Salmon & Raven Dinner Auction is back🤩

All are invited! Come join community members, friends and local artists for a night of art and fun at the Cultural Center. Enjoy a delicious dinner and be a part a live auction for steel salmon or ravens hand-crafted by some of Bethel’s premier artists.

Doors open at 5:45 pm, dinner starts at 6:00 pm, and the live art auction begins at 7:00 pm. Dinner will be made by Tiffany Tony of Ravenous Enterprises. Music by Kusko Drifters. B**r and w**e will be available for purchase by the glass. Please bring your ID. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets available at the Saturday Market, Aug 8th, 2026 from 10 am-2:00 pm at the Cultural Center. ASK US ABOUT OUR NEW SIGNATURE TICKETS!

Tickets online at:
One Admit: https://square.link/u/IWXxduch?src=sheet
Double Admit: https://square.link/u/AOFxRzBl?src=sheet
One Signature Ticket: https://square.link/u/3fkJmCSY?src=sheet
Table (6) Signature Ticket: https://square.link/u/lzEKGX6a?src=sheet

All funds raised will support the Southwest Alaska Art Group (SWAAG), the local nonprofit organization that organizes art camps, classes, events, concerts, the Cama’i Dance Festival and more!