The Ester Post Office has been serving the arts and mines of Ester for more than 100 years; the village might qualify as an art commune if it weren't for all the miners (some of whom are artists, and vice versa).

Carving, Turning, & Woodworking

Hans Mölders, Carpenter (see also Building & Trades)

Glass & Ceramics

Rolling River Glass

Graphic Design & Illustration

Ester Designworks

Deirdre Helfferich specializes in book text design and layout. She is a painter and collagist, often collaborating with her husband, Hans Mölders, a carpenter, to create furniture and cabinetry that are unique and functional artworks.

PhotoSynthesis Alaska

Textiles