Art Shop Gallery

What Art Shop Gallery does

Art Shop Gallery is a privately-held, independent art gallery and retail business established in 1992 and headquartered in Homer, Alaska. The company curates and sells original Alaskan paintings, limited edition prints, fine art posters, and a broad assortment of Alaskan gifts including Native ivory and bone carvings, Christmas ornaments, jewelry, woodwork, pottery, glass art, and books and calendars. It represents more than 40 Alaskan artists, including notable figures such as Byron Birdsall, Barbara Lavallee, Ed Tussey, Bruce Nelson, Jon Van Zyle, Rie Munoz, and Taz Tally, and holds estate rights that allow it to continue selling rare artist's proofs and sold-out prints from deceased artists.

The business operates a dual-channel go-to-market model: a physical retail gallery at 202 W Pioneer Ave, Suite A in Homer, Alaska with seasonal hours, supplemented by a globally accessible e-commerce webstore powered by EcWid and hosted on 1&1 IONOS, with PayPal payment processing and shipping via UPS and USPS. The gallery also accepts phone orders through a toll-free line and hosts community programming including First Friday events and a 2026 Visiting Alaskan Artist Series. Its technology stack is lightweight and conventional, comprising a website, e-commerce store, SSL/HTTPS security, and Google Analytics for traffic analysis; no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, mobile app, or API platform is in evidence.

Art Shop Gallery serves three primary customer segments: art collectors and enthusiasts seeking original and limited edition Alaskan art, Alaska visitors and tourists purchasing authentic Alaskan gifts and crafts, and publishers (a secondary segment) sourcing children's book illustrations. Customer logos referenced include museums, public institutions, corporate collections, royalty/presidents, and the U.S. Postal Service (for a Byron Birdsall-designed 1992 Alcan Highway postage stamp), though these reflect placements of represented artists' work rather than contracted revenue. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent entity, no venture backing, and no funding rounds in its history.

Name

Art Shop Gallery

Legal name

Art Shop Gallery

Website

https://artshopgallery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Art Shop Gallery is a privately-held Homer, Alaska art gallery and gift retailer established in 1992, curating original Alaskan art, limited edition prints, and Alaskan gifts from 40+ artists through a physical storefront and global e-commerce webstore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Gallery Retail

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920), Art Dealers (45992), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945), Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Museum, Zoo & Attraction Gift Shops (CRALAJAG), Vintage & Antique Collectibles Retail (CRALAGAE), Tourist Souvenir & Destination Gift Shops (CRALAJAA)

Keywords

• Alaskan original art
• Limited edition prints
• Fine art posters
• Native crafts
• Art gallery retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Homer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Art Sales: Sales of original Alaskan art, limited edition prints, fine art posters, and vintage posters from multiple Alaskan artists
2. Alaskan Gifts and Crafts: Sales of Alaskan Native ivory, bone, Native crafts, Christmas ornaments, glass, jewelry, woodwork, furniture and pottery
3. Artist Proofs and Rare Art: Secondary market sales of sold-out limited edition prints and artist's proofs at gallery prices
4. Books and Calendars: Sales of Alaskan art books and annual calendars from featured artists like Barbara Lavallee

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Art Shop Gallery is a Homer, Alaska-based art gallery and gift shop established in 1992 that sells original Alaskan paintings, limited edition prints, fine art posters, Native crafts, jewelry, and Christmas ornaments featuring the work of over 40 Alaskan artists. The business operates a physical gallery in Homer and an online webstore, with additional wholesale distribution and mail-order capabilities. It also publishes and sells children's books tied to featured artists such as Jon Van Zyle.

Product overview

Art Shop Gallery is an Alaskan art gallery and gift shop established in 1992 in Homer, Alaska, offering a curated portfolio of Alaskan-made art and gifts. The core offerings consist of original paintings, limited edition prints, and fine art posters from over 40 Alaskan artists. Supporting product categories include Alaskan gifts (glass, jewelry, woodwork, pottery, yarn), Alaskan ivory and Native crafts, Christmas ornaments, and photography prints. Individual artist sub-brands feature specialized offerings such as Taz Tally's metal print photography, Jon Van Zyle's Iditarod art and children's books, Barbara Lavallee's prints and merchandise, and rare Byron Birdsall stone lithograph portfolios. The gallery operates both a physical storefront and an e-commerce webstore.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alaskan Originals Original paintings and artwork created by Alaskan artists, sold as unique one-of-a-kind pieces to individual art collectors and gift buyers.
• Limited Edition Prints Numbered, signed limited edition prints produced by Alaskan artists including Byron Birdsall, Jon Van Zyle, and Barbara Lavallee, sold to collectors.
• Fine Art Posters Open-edition fine art posters reproducing works by Alaskan artists, offered as more affordable entry points for casual buyers and gift purchasers.
• Alaskan Gifts Curated Alaskan-themed gift items and souvenirs sold to tourists and gift buyers visiting Homer, Alaska.
• Alaskan Ivory & Native Crafts Native Alaskan crafts and ivory items sourced from regional artisans, sold to collectors and visitors interested in authentic Alaska Native handcrafts.
• Alaskan Christmas Ornaments Alaska-themed Christmas ornaments and decorative pieces sold to gift buyers and holiday shoppers.
• Alaskan Jewelry Handcrafted Alaskan jewelry items sold to individual consumers and tourists seeking Alaska-made accessories.
• Byron Birdsall Stone Lithograph Portfolios Limited rare stone lithograph portfolios by Byron Birdsall, targeted at serious collectors of Alaskan fine art.
• Taz Tally Photography Fine art photography by Alaskan photographer Taz Tally, presented as metal prints and sold to photography enthusiasts and collectors.
• Jon Van Zyle Children's Books Children's picture books associated with Alaskan artist Jon Van Zyle, sold to parents, gift buyers, and fans of his artwork.
• Wholesale Distribution Bulk wholesale supply of Alaskan-themed merchandise to retail buyers and resellers, representing a B2B arm of the business.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EcWidcoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the Art Shop Gallery webstore for online sales and order processing
• 1&1 IONOScoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting provider for artshopgallery.com with analytics tracking
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor for secure transactions in the webstore
• UPSminorOthersShipping carrier for art deliveries
• USPSminorOthersShipping carrier for art deliveries
• SNAPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer outreach management for email and social media communications about special events and visiting artists

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• 1stDibs: Luxury online marketplace for original art, rare prints, and estate pieces. Direct overlap with Art Shop Gallery's rare/sold-out print and estate-art segment at the high end of the market.
• Artfinder: Online art marketplace featuring original and limited-edition prints from independent artists worldwide. Competes for the same online collector purchasing similar art print SKUs.
• Saatchi Art: Global online art marketplace with curated limited-edition prints and originals. Overlaps with Art Shop Gallery's e-commerce print business and competes for collectors seeking Alaskan and landscape art.
• Fine Art America: Large print-on-demand and art marketplace with deep Alaskan and landscape art selection. Competes with the gallery's e-commerce print category on price, selection, and discoverability.
• Anchorage Museum: Alaska's largest museum with significant art exhibitions and a museum store selling Alaskan/Native crafts and art books. Overlaps in subject matter, artist representation, and souvenir/craft merchandising at much larger scale.

Others

• Etsy: Global handmade and vintage marketplace where many Alaskan artists sell prints, Native crafts, jewelry, and ornaments directly. Competes for the same online buyer of handmade Alaskan gift items.

Regional players

• Ptarmigan Arts: A Homer, Alaska-based art collective/gallery featuring regional Alaskan artists. Direct geographic and category overlap, though smaller and artist-run rather than retail-focused.
• Bunnell Street Arts Center: Homer, Alaska nonprofit arts center hosting exhibitions, residencies, and programming. Operates in the same local arts ecosystem with overlapping artist and audience base.
• Alaska Native Heritage Center: Anchorage-based cultural institution selling Native Alaskan crafts, jewelry, and art. Direct overlap on the Alaskan Native ivory, bone, and craft product line.
• Sheldon Museum: Haines, Alaska museum and cultural center with related Alaskan art and gift shop. Comparable in mission (Alaskan cultural curation) and retail/gift operations, though museum-led rather than commercial gallery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Art-Shop-Gallery-277561361131
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/art-shop-gallery

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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