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(‘Hello’ in Deg Xinag)

Upcoming:

Brian’s MFA Thesis in Spring 2026

Alfred University

The culmination of my work at Alfred University will be shown in May 2026. Through my explorations in materiality and Ancestral Shamanism, my thesis is uplifting, celebrating, and educating on Alaska Native Salmon Traditions. This is primarily focused on the Yukon River Salmon Fishery.

I will keep the website updated as much as possible, but please follow me on Instagram @bwalkerii!

Summer 2025

Artist in Residence at Sealaska Heritage Institute

Juneau, AK

While back in Alaska for the summer, I was able to spend three weeks in Juneau for a residency at SHI. There, SHI really uplifted my career and provided a lot of visibility and opportunity. One of the highlights of my time there was teaching a multi-day workshop on Inuit Drum Making.

The residency was located in the amazing Walter Soboleff Building in downtown Juneau. This studio was accessible to so many tourists and locals alike, and met so many great people with incredible conversations. If you are an Alaska Native Artist and looking for an opportunity, this is a great program.

Dogidihn to everyone for making the residency such a great experience!

Spring 2025

‘Ghosts of the Radiant’

MFA 26 Cohort Group Show

Alfred, NY

At the end of my first year in graduate school, my cohort and I collaborated on a group show at the Village of Alfred’s Town Hall. The work shown was a culmination of experimentation from all five of us.

I am honored to be included in such an amazing cohort here at Alfred!

UAF Circumpolar Music Series

Online Guest Presenter: Alaska Native Drum and Mask Making with Brian Walker II

Fairbanks, AK