“ Our gallery is about place , about people .”
The gallery showcases work from Ken and Rachel as well as roughly a dozen other local artists . Paintings , prints , mosaics , local sand sculptures , and of course , images of Olivia are just a few of the things visitors can expect to see when they step inside . The ultimate goal of their pieces is to capture the essence of Sitka , what it ’ s like to live here , its past and present , and what it feels like to be part of the community . “ Our gallery is about place , about people . It ’ s an experience , and for visitors to have the opportunity to see what ’ s being made here and to understand a little what it ’ s like to live here through someone ’ s art or by talking with someone who works at the gallery … It ’ s what we strive for ,” says Ken .
The Fates also hope to maintain that connection with locals throughout the year and visitors who make their way to Sitka in the quieter fall and winter months , which is why they proudly keep their doors open year-round . And while every customer can expect to have a similar positive experience regardless of when they visit , the artwork displayed often changes . Different seasons and events throughout the year inspire new creations , like last February ’ s vibrant display of the aurora borealis that further sparked an idea Rachel had been tossing around . “ We love to celebrate Sitka ’ s places , and we have so many ideas in our queue , but sometimes it takes events to help bring these ideas to life ,” explains Ken when asked about their creative process . “ Olivia is a huge inspiration for us too . A lot of our artwork revolves around her , and most say she ’ s the highlight of our gallery . She ’ s special .”
In addition to their store , Fate Accompli Gallery & Gifts offers an online gallery and free shipping for some of their artwork , though both visitors and locals alike will agree a stop inside their shop to meet the artists and say hello to Olivia is a must .
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