Paint an Antler 2026

Come express your creative side at AWCC on Sunday, March 8, 2026, where an antler from one of AWCC’s resident animals is your canvas.

Every year, antlered animals shed their old antlers and grow new ones in the summer. We collect them, and now we invite you to paint one on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 11AM – 2PM. This event is a free-form style of painting. A variety of designs will be available for inspiration or go with your own unique style. All supplies, antlers to keep, and entrance fees for up to 4 guests per antler are included in the cost. Space is limited and this event always sells out!

11 Ticket Variations Available: One caribou Antler set, six individual reindeer antlers, Fern the reindeer antler set, Holly the reindeer antler, and two elk antlers. Antler sizes range from 14″ to 40″, and pricing will start at $175.

Antler Cookies: 40 Antler Cookies are also available (to those who have purchased an antler) to paint during the event! Antlers are naturally shed from moose, elk, reindeer, caribou, and Sitka deer, and we use some of these antlers to slice into thin disks that we call antler “cookies.” Painted antler cookies make great gifts and keepsakes. Add-on antler cookies at checkout.

Herd & Soaring Eagle Members get to book early! Purchase AWCC Memberships HERE.

Need to Know Details

• 1-antler (or antler set) per table with a max of 4 participants per table.
• All supplies and antlers are included in the price.
• Admission included.
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on.
• No prior painting experience necessary.
• The event will be held in Bison Hall at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
• Reservations required. Payment due at time of booking. Reservations are non-changeable and non-refundable.
• If you cannot make it to the event, please pick-up your purchased (non-painted) antler by 2PM on March 30, 2026.
• Questions? email events@alaskawildlife.org

Booking Timeline and Instructions

Bookings open for Herd Members & Soaring Eagle Members on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10AM AKST. Herd and Soaring Eagle members will get an email with early booking instructions.

Bookings open for ALL on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10AM AKST

On February 21 at 10AM, click on THIS LINK to take you to the booking page. Navigate to March 8, and select the Paint-An-Antler listing. Note, Paint-An-Antler will not show on the booking calendar until 10AM on Saturday, February 21. 

Or, sign-up for the AWCC newsletter to get an email on Saturday, February 21 with booking instructions. Scroll to the bottom of this page to subscribe to AWCC’s newsletter.

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