Alana
Alana is a multidisciplinary Alaska Native artist of Yup’ik, Cup’ik, Iñupiaq, and Koyukon Athabascan heritage, with deep roots in Hooper Bay, Allakaket, Alatna, and Fairbanks. She began sewing and beading at just four years old, learning from her mother, who passed down the traditional knowledge and skills that continue to guide Alana’s creative journey.
Her work includes contemporary interpretations of cultural garments and adornments such as parkas, qaspeqs (also known as atikluks or kuspuks), earrings, moccasins, and bracelets. Each piece she creates is a reflection of her identity and a tribute to the rich, interwoven traditions of her ancestors. Through her art, Alana honors the beauty and resilience of Alaska Native cultures while bringing them into conversation with the present day.
Brittany
Brittany is an Iñupiaq and Koyukon Athabascan artist with ancestral ties to Allakaket, Alatna, and Kaltag. Her creative journey is deeply rooted in her childhood memories of watching her late grandmother, Bertha, bead and sew—an influence that continues to shape her work today.
Brittany creates contemporary suncatchers, dreamcatchers, and earrings that reflect her cultural identity and honor the legacy of her grandmother. Through each piece, she weaves together tradition and memory, offering a modern expression of Indigenous artistry grounded in love, resilience, and connection to family and place.
Reanna
Reanna is an Iñupiaq and Koyukon Athabascan artist with strong ties to the communities of Allakaket, Alatna, and Kaltag. Her early inspiration came from watching her late grandmother, Bertha, sew and bead—sparking a lifelong connection to her culture and artistry.
Today, Reanna continues to learn and grow through guidance from cultural bearers in her family and community, including her cousin and sisters, as well as through her own research and exploration. She specializes in crafting earrings and beaded slippers that reflect both tradition and personal expression. Each piece she creates carries forward ancestral knowledge, while also contributing to the vibrant, living story of Alaska Native art.