Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances
To have your event added to The Arts and Culture Calendar contact
info@KetchikanArts.org
907-225-2211
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"Untamed" a solo exhibit by Jamie Lee Mitchell at the Main Street Gallery

Opening Reception: Friday April 4, 5-7pm!
Main Street Gallery • 330 Main Street • Ketchikan, AK
In her first solo exhibit “Untamed”, Jamie-Lee Mitchell will guide you across the world of endangered and unique wildlife, from Alaska to New Zealand, through the medium of scratch art! Don’t miss the opportunity to see her meticulous attention to detail upclose in this masterful collection!
See and purchase works from the Online Main Street Gallery using the link below.
image: "Lions" by Jamie Lee Mitchell
Alaska Hummingbird Festival Juried Art Show

Explore this Juried Art Show of local artists showcasing the migratory birds of Southeast Alaska that return to our area in the Spring.
Open Mic!

A fabulous night will be had by all!
The Ukelele Group

Bring your ukulele and have some fun playing with the group.
Meets on Wednesdays at 3:45pm at the Inn at Creek Street!
After Hours Alaska

The wonderful Stephanie Patton hosts the show After Hours Alaska every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm on KRBD. You can find out more information here as she interview musicians on a weekly basis.
Arts Report on KRBD
Each week at approximately 8:20 am KRBD hosts the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council for their weekly report on arts and humanities in Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Get a synopsis of the local music scene, performances, Gallery exhibits, pop-ups, and Calls to artists. The Arts Report often features special guests from the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Artists, and Curators. Tune in weekly to KRBD 105.3 FM Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Saxman, 107.1 FM North Ketchikan, Ward Cove, and Ketchikan, 101.7: Craig, 90.7: North Point Higgins, 90.1: Mountain Point, Hydaburg, Klawock, and Thorne Bay.
If you would like your event to be aired in the Arts Report please let us know by the Thursday prior.
"Alice in Wonderland" - produced by First City Players

Don't miss First City Players multi generational production of Alice in Wonderland!
Friday Night Insights - "Living in Bear Country; Bear Safety"
Join the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the USDA Forest Service for a presentation on bear
safety and awareness. Biologists will talk about how to stay safe in bear country while hiking and tips
and tricks on how to keep bears out of attractants in town like garbage.
Jessica Michelle Singleton - Comedy Night

Jessica Michelle Singleton is a powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny package - known for her high energy, overly honest, always silly, and often dark & dirty performances. She skyrocketed to comedic success after being noticed by comedy giants like Bobby Lee and Tony Hinchcliffe at The World Famous Comedy Store.
She is the breakout star of ILIZA’S LOCALS (Hulu), a comedy special series produced by Iliza Shlesinger. Her Don’t Tell Comedy performance(s) have amassed millions of views online across multiple platforms. Singleton’s second comedy album debuted at #1 on iTunes and Amazon, ahead of Bo Burnham, and onto the FYC Grammy list, making it her second #1 comedy album.
Singleton has toured across 4 continents alongside names like: Melissa Villasenor, Theo Von, Mark Normand, and Ari Shaffir.
"Alice in Wonderland" - produced by First City Players

Don't miss First City Players multi generational production of Alice in Wonderland!
Ketchikan Community Chorus Spring Performance!!!

Join the Ketchikan Community Chorus in some Musical Mischief as they perform works by PDQ Bach including "The Seasonings", "Mother Goose Gems" and more!!!
"Alice in Wonderland" - produced by First City Players

Don't miss First City Players multi generational production of Alice in Wonderland!
"History Lives Here" Family Fun Run & Walk

Join the Pioneers of Alaska Ketchikan for a family fun run/walk taking you through Ketchikan's Downtown history! Start at the Pioneer Hall at 10am. Snacks! Open to all ages with hopes that families will join in the healthy and educational activity! The course is 1.5 miles with an optional 1-mile extension.
$10 registration opens March 17, children under 12 FREE
All funds support the restoration of the Pioneer Hall.
"Alice in Wonderland" - produced by First City Players

Don't miss First City Players multi generational production of Alice in Wonderland!
Open Mic!

A fabulous night will be had by all!
The Ukelele Group

Bring your ukulele and have some fun playing with the group.
Meets on Wednesdays at 3:45pm at the Inn at Creek Street!
Yellow Art Competition Deadline

We are pleased to announce our third Yellow online Art Competition for the month of May 2025. The theme may feature any artwork showcasing the color “Yellow” or its various shades, including beige, lemon yellow, canary yellow, and golden yellow. All visual art mediums are allowed.
In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each artist will be displayed alongside the best of show and three winners. The best of show will be displayed on the poster of the exhibition. Judging the artwork will be based on the following criteria: creativity, originality and quality of art, overall design, demonstration of artistic ability, and usage of medium. The jury will not consider artworks with pornographic or satanic content. Entry fees are $20 for two pieces of artwork. You may submit more than two images; there is no limit to the number of images an artist may submit. The application deadline is April 30, 2025.
Arts Report on KRBD
Each week at approximately 8:20 am KRBD hosts the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council for their weekly report on arts and humanities in Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Get a synopsis of the local music scene, performances, Gallery exhibits, pop-ups, and Calls to artists. The Arts Report often features special guests from the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Artists, and Curators. Tune in weekly to KRBD 105.3 FM Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Saxman, 107.1 FM North Ketchikan, Ward Cove, and Ketchikan, 101.7: Craig, 90.7: North Point Higgins, 90.1: Mountain Point, Hydaburg, Klawock, and Thorne Bay.
If you would like your event to be aired in the Arts Report please let us know by the Thursday prior.
Arts in the Cove

Arts In The Cove invites you to apply to play for our annual festival, Arts In The Cove, A Festival By the Sea taking place August 8th & 9th in scenic Coffman Cove, Alaska. We strive to have a variety of performers throughout the festival, and we want you to be a part of this exciting event! Compensation varies per performer, and upon acceptance an offer will be made. Completed applications must be received no later than May 1st, if accepted you will receive a preliminary performance confirmation by June 1st.
Sea Shanites with Greg Thomas and Friends

Magsayawan Ketchikan Performs!

See Magsayawan Ketchikan perform during the Celebration of the Sea Blessing of the Fleet! Magsayawan dancers along with other community dance groups will open the Blessing.
OPENING "Hikes of Ketchikan Through the Eye of an Artist" - a solo exhibt by Gabriele Beyer

Join artist Gabriele Beyer for the Opening of her first Main Street Gallery exhibit! Her colorful solo exhibit explores impressions from local hiking trails around Ketchikan. The exhibit runs May 2 through May 30th.
Celebration of the Sea Art Walk

Start off the summer with a bang at the Celebration of the Sea Art Walk. Downtown arts businesses go all out for this season opening art walk showcasing artists stunning works! PLUS the Blessing of the Fleet kicks off at 5pm on Berth 2. This year Magsayawan Ketchikan and other dance groups start the event right at 5pm.
Art businesses may sign up for the Celebration of the Sea Art Walk beginning in mid March.
Image Credits
TOP ROW (L-R)
Stephen Jackson, Seward Shame Pole, Saxman, Alaska, 2017 - Ketchikan Community Concert Band, image credit Felix Wong - Evy Posey, "Cosmic Wyvern", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2021 – Ricardo Búrquez, "My World", 2016 - Evon Zerbetz & Rich Stage, "A Trip to the Library", 2012 - Terry Pyles, "Yeltatzie Salmon", 2015
BOTTOM ROW (L-R)
Kathy Flora, Marcie Pungowiyi, New Path Dancers, "Thunder”, ShapeShift the 26th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2012, image credit Ernie Meloche - Rhonda Green, Tongass Historical Museum entry gate, 2021 - Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Spring Gala "The Four Seasons" May 2021 - Nathan Jackson, "New Thundering Wings", 2016 – First City Players, "39 Steps", Jack Finnegan, 2021, image credit Jeff Fitzwater - Jackie Keizer "Sailing Off Into A Tequila Sunrise", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art, image credit Jeanette Sweetman 2021 - Shawna Hofmann, Andiamo Dance Company, image credit Jeanette Sweetman, 2021- Ricardo Búrquez, “Pipe Junction” 2021 - Isreal Shotridge, Chief Johnson's Totem Pole, Ketchikan, AK. 1955