2026 Festival Featured Artist
2026 Festival Design by EMILY RUBIO!
(Festival Partner) The Net Loft
The Net Loft has a storefront on at 140 Adams Avenue in downtown Cordova, and carries a wide variety of yarn, needlework, scrapbook, papercraft & handcraft supplies, as well as a selection of fine gifts, jewelry & chocolates. Many of their products reflect and are reminiscent and influenced by the incredible beauty of the natural setting of this coastal town nestled in the Chugach Mountains. Most importantly, it is their hope and desire to not only provide quality materials for creativity, but to also create a welcoming environment for the collective learning and sharing of creative pursuits among friends. We are grateful for their partnership with our festival, providing some amazing creative outlets for festival participants.
Emily Rubio grew up on the Talachulitna River northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, living and working in remote lodges. Beyond searching for mushrooms and portals in the woods, she often captures her journeys through art. Having received her art degree at the University of Alaska Southeast in 2007, she’s spent the last 17 years living, working and creating in Cordova, Alaska. Concurrently with this year’s Fungus Festival, her artwork will also be on display. Follow her on Instagram @automatic.art
Cordova Museum Art Gallery Opening
September 4, 2026
Location: Cordova Museum