Ketchikan area Artists and Creatives have been inspiring the communities of this area since the beginning. Whether it is beautifully engineered and created halibut hooks, or the magnificent totem poles of the area, to the stories, poetry and drawings for the inception of the Alaska Magazine, to the creation and evolution of Wearable Art in Alaska artists continue to make the world we live in meaningful and joyful.
This page is still a work in progress and will soon contain an Artist Directory of the area artists, and a catalogue of Public Art in the Ketchikan area, plus artists' resources.
Below are the Calls to Artists listed in deadline order. Local and Regional Calls to Artists are posted as we find them. If you know of a Call that is not listed on this page, please e-mail details to info@ketchikanarts.org we would love to include it here as a resource to artists!
Dust off those instruments in the closet!!! Nothing is more enjoyable that rehearsing with the amazing group of people that comprise the Ketchikan Community Concert Band!!!
Rehearsals are every Monday from 7pm to 8:30pm at the First Assembly Church of God. The winter performance is Sunday, December 22nd at 3:00pm.
Contact Jeff Karlson if you are interested or have questions.
Call to Artists for the 2024 FCCC CHAIR-ity!
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 FCCC CHAIR-ity event, and we need your artistic talent to make it a success! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and support a great cause. Transform a chair into a piece of art and have it auctioned off at our event. Let your imagination run wild!
Event Date: September 28, 2024
Location: Redman Hall
Doors Open: 6 PM
Auction Begins: 7 PM
Submission Deadline: September 22, 2024
For more information or to submit your entry, please contact Jackie Jones Bailey @ (907) 831-1202
We can't wait to see you there!
Deadline was extended from the 15th to September 30th!!!!!
Born from the need to connect, Portable Southeast is a region-wide opportunity to bridge artists, arts organizations, and businesses across Southeast Alaska. Portable Southeast is a traveling exhibit that is part of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) Gallery Program.
All works should be inspired by life in coastal communities, small and/or packable, all media are eligible. The exhibit is curated by a group of people who represent various communities across Southeast Alaska, with a goal to coordinate a body of work by Southeast Alaskan artists that tours the region. The mission of this project is to provide exhibit opportunities for artists outside of their hometown, to build communication & networking opportunities among both large and small Southeast Alaska communities, and to create new partnerships between arts agencies and museums in Southeast Alaska.
Artists living in Southeast Alaska may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration, in any 2D or 3D media, subject to the following:
- Submissions (including framing and hanging hardware) must fit into a USPS Priority Mail Medium Size Flat Rate Box. Box 1, top loading dimensions: 11 1/4″ x 8 3/4″ x 6″ or Box 2, side loading dimensions: 14″ x 12″ x 3 1/2″.
- Submissions must be created in the last 3 years.
- Submissions should reflect some aspect of life in Southeast Alaska.
- Submissions must be gallery ready with proper hanging hardware installed.
- Submissions should not violate city, state, or federal laws or endanger viewers.
There is a $20 application fee to apply. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2024.
An open call to all artists to submit up to 6 holiday ornaments in any medium. Pieces must ready to exhibit at the Main Street Gallery. All exhibit submissions will debut at the Opening Reception on Friday, November 1st, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. The exhibit will be on display at the Main Street Gallery through November 27th, 2024.
Ornaments are due to the Main Street Gallery by 5pm, Friday, October 25, 2024.
Ornament pictured above by Nancy Tietje.
One-time grants range from $5,000 to $10,000 for individual Tribal enrolled artists, this grant supports projects for individuals and master/apprentice artists to develop their visual arts practice further.
A variety of visual art forms, customary or contemporary expressions representing all levels of artistic visions shaped by individuals’ connection to their respective Tribal communities.
Tribally enrolled artists residing in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington are encouraged to apply.
The Native Creative Development Program™ Grant is open today.
Closes: November 1, 2024
Applications open for artists wishing to participate in the Winter Arts Faire. Returning Vendors from the 2023 Winter Arts Faire must apply by October 4th to maintain priority booth placement. Artists will be placed on a first come first served basis.
We will hold the 2024 Winter Arts Faire at the Ted Ferry Civic Center this year.
Please note, booths will be much smaller so we can fit everyone in the Civic Center.
The Fish Art Contest for persons in grades K-12 is receiving entries until February 28th, 2025.
It is free to enter and only one entry is allowed per person.
Lots of cool prizes!
