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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.

Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Gallery Call

Thursday, May 15, 2025
4:30 pm5:00 pm

The JAHC Gallery Program supports both established and emerging Alaskan artists showcasing new works, while representing the broadest spectrum of visual art media. Individuals, groups, and organizations are invited to apply; preference will be given to
applicants currently living in Alaska. Selected artists will display their work for the duration of one month at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC) Gallery with an opening reception during First Friday, or the duration of approximately three months at the Davis Gallery in Centennial Hall, with an opening reception on the First Friday of the artist’s choice.

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council welcomes original artwork created within the last three years and not previously exhibited in Juneau. Artists who have been awarded a solo exhibition in the JAHC Gallery Program should wait two years after the date of their exhibition to apply again. Artwork should not violate city, state, or federal laws, or endanger viewers. Applicants who propose to exhibit all new works may provide a sample of current work, sketches, drafts, or photographs that best illustrate the proposal.

Exhibition proposals must include the following:

● Your contact information
● Artist statement & bio
● Artist resume
● Exhibit proposal
● Five high-quality images of your work with descriptions (including title, medium, year completed, dimensions, etc.)
● Any interest in offering an educational component such as a workshop, demonstration, or lecture

An application fee of $40 will be charged to applicants and will be applied to a year-long JAHC
membership. If you are already a member in good standing, your application fee will be waived.
Applicants who may be experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to inquire about a scholarship.

Submit a proposal online using this application form:
https://airtable.com/appaonIQ57HoNqjRT/shrXuquxr6pDKxSEs.

To request a paper application, please contact the JAHC Gallery Manager.
The deadline to submit proposals is May 15, 2025 by 11:59 pm Alaska Standard Time.

All proposals will be reviewed and selected by the JAHC Board Gallery Committee, artists will be notified of decisions, and the 2025-26 Gallery Season will be announced at the end of June 2025. The JAHC Board Gallery Committee includes members of the JAHC Board of Trustees, the JAHC Gallery Manager, and community liaisons who may be local artists, educators, arts and nonprofit affiliates, gallery or museum professionals, or cultural advocates.

The JAHC encourages artists to consider applying for an Individual Artist Grant to support their efforts in producing works and preparing for an exhibition. This program is intended to assist experienced artists of exceptional talent to produce original works of art or career advancement, and artists in any creative discipline may apply.

More information can be found online:
www.jahc.org/individual-artist-grants/

Questions? Contact the JAHC Gallery Manager Rachelle Bonnett by emailing rachelle@jahc.org or by
calling (907) 586-2787.

About the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (the Council) incorporated in 1973. It is the formal arts agency for the Capital City of Juneau, Alaska and operates the Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC), a vibrant community center; providing a location for concerts and events, rotating gallery, and a lobby gift shop. The Council also operates Centennial Hall Convention Center under a management contract with the City and Borough of Juneau. The Council offers programming in performance, visual, literary, and arts education as well as grants, scholarships, and helpful resources for local artists.

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council cultivates vibrant arts and cultural opportunities in our community and fosters a strong, prosperous, and inclusive environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

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