Visual Art: Photographer Dirk Spenneman

Third Friday Opening 1/21 5-7pm
Saturday 1/29: Community Gathering to Engage Homelessness in Anchorage
Dying on the Streets: A Photoessay of Homeless Deaths in Anchorage, 2010
by Dr. Dirk HR Spenneman

In total nineteen homeless men and women died on the streets of Anchorage in the twelve month period between 7 May 2009 and 18 April 2010. On the evening news, these deaths are reduced to momentary glimpses in a flickering modern visual universe. Even when we encounter the homeless personally, as we go about our daily lives, we mostly do so from the safe haven of our cars, the wound-up windows safely shutting out the real world. The images in the exhibition are the stark and unembellished reality: death is stalking the lonely on cold streets.

Visitors to the gallery are asked to please bring lightly-used warm clothing and/or non-perishable foods.
Out North seeks volunteers for a sandwich and chilli making party on Friday, 1/28 from 5-7pm. We will be preparing food for the event on Saturday 1/29 from 1-3pm. Please call Riley at 289.8099 ext 206 with your interest in helping.