Engaging with Communities

If you have links to articles, resources and other materials that you think may be useful to the arts and culture sector in Alaska as we navigate the current circumstances, please contact ASCA Community Arts Program Director Charlie Sears at charles(dot)sears(at)alaska.gov. Stay well, and we are grateful for all that you do! (latest update: 5/8/2024 – Resources are ordered from newest to oldest)


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Upcoming Events

  • FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 AT 7:30 AM – 9AM – “The You|niverse” Ketchikan Theatre Ballet’s Spring Gala – Ketchikan – Join Ketchikan Theatre Ballet for their annual gala celebrating all of our students and their talent!Their older dancers will be performing in THE {YOU}NIVERSE – May 10 & 11 at 7:30pm!
    Our younger dancers will be performing in Reach for the Stars – May 11 at 2:30pm! https://ketchikan.vbotickets.com/event/Spring_Gala_2024/120837
  • SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 AT 10 AM – 5 PM – Mother’s Day Pottery Sale – Kenai – Pottery sale at the Kenai Art Center. Come grab a gift for the mother in your life or even just for your self! Handmade by local potters https://kenaiartcenter.org/event/kenai-potters-guild-mothers-day-pottery-sale/
  • FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 AT 4 PM – 6 PM – Nature Journaling for Adults with Kim McNett – Homer – Award-winning naturalist, artist, teacher and wilderness guide, Kim McNett, teaches nature journaling and visual art to all ages. Nature journaling is a practice of creativity and curiosity that draws from our own experiences in the natural world. Learn beginner-friendly field sketching and recording techniques that will strengthen your observation and appreciation of the natural world. Workshop includes a blank journal and use of all needed supplies. https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/nature-journaling-for-adults/
  • SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 AT 9 AM – 12 PM – Artist’s Gathering – Anchorage – We’re calling all artists (painters, knitters, modelers, sewers, collages makers, crocheters., weavers). Whatever your craft, come to an organic gathering. Bring your supplies and projects (new or in the process). Spend time creating, sharing, and being in a community. Since this event is organic, you can bring food (if you want) to share. https://www.facebook.com/events/427450736418104/427450753084769/
  • SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 AT 5 PM – 8 PM – Spring Show 2025 – Fairbanks – Each Semester the photography students at Neverland Visions Art Academy showcase their images captured throughout the year, on various projects. We are honored to have performing artist who will be performing aerial and floor this evening as well. https://www.facebook.com/events/455445267152559/
  • SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 AT 11 AM – 5 PM – Porch Fest 2024 – Sikta – Hello Sitka! Porch Fest is a free, family-friendly, community music and arts celebration sponsored by the Greater Sitka Arts Council. The festival will be on Lincoln Street between 11am – 5pm with artists displaying/selling their work, musicians playing acoustic music, family-friendly art workshops at several locations, and cooks selling their delicious food. If you would like to be a vendor, artist, musician, or volunteer, please complete this information form, and the the Porch Fest coordinator will follow up with you. https://www.sitkaartscouncil.org/porchfest