Juneau Artists Gallery is co-operatively owned and operated by 19 local artists who display their art and staff the gallery business themselves. The gallery opened its doors in November 1985 as a new enterprise for the holiday season. After operating seasonally for many years, the gallery is now open for business year-round.

Juneau Artists Gallery operates as a for-profit corporation that provides member artists a place to show and sell their work. Members have a dedicated space allocation and arrange their own work as they see fit, set their own prices, provide their own display materials, and share the responsibilities of owning and operating the gallery.