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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Merry Merchants and Munch
The KAAHC is participating as a "Merry Merchant" That means that every $10 spent on Memberships, Donations, T-shirts, Masks, Stickers, and Youth Art will go towards a punch on your punch cards!!! Keep those receipts! Drawing will be held and announced live via the Chambers' Facebook page on December 22nd!
Winter Arts BLITZ!
You haven't seen anything like this before! A community-wide, larger than life, online AND in person, shop small artist market. Arts Businesses will be open for a special Art Walk starting Friday, November 27, and local artists will be displaying their work throughout the community in various locations and many of them will be participating in the Chamber of Commerce's Merry Merchant and Munch punch card extravaganza!!!
Artists and Arts Businesses will be listed and showcased on the Arts Council website. So no matter what, you can still shop for ART starting Friday, November 27th!!!
Main Street Gallery Closed for Annual Cleaning and Painting
Innovate Grants
Call for Artists and Photographers -
Innovate Grant is now accepting submissions for the Fall 2020 Cycle. Innovate Grant awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition to receiving a grant award, winners will be featured and recognized on their website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Must be 18 years or older to apply. There is a $25 submission fee. 3 - 5 images of artwork required.
Kayhi Band Concert
The Kayhi Band students will perform their winter concert. Live-streamed
Paleo Nerds
Self-described paleo nerds Ray Troll and David Strassman discuss paleontology with experts around the nation in their podcast. New podcasts every Wednesday!
Advanced Dot Mandala Class
Brittany Williams teaches an Advanced Dot Mandala Class
Kayhi Choir Concert
The Choir Concert will be live-streamed for your enjoyment. Watch Trina Purcell direct the Kayhi Choir as they perform their winter concert! from the Winter Arts BLITZ!
Cares Act Tax information Webnar
Arts U will have a session on Payroll Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness options, and the income tax implications on receiving CARES Act grants, loans, or unemployment compensation. This webinar will include guidance and a Q & A with presenters Nina Ozlu Tunceli, Chief Counsel of Government and Public Affairs & Executive Director, Americans for the Arts Action Fund, and Sarah Mercer, Shareholder Attorney, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Business Structure with Grant Echohawk
A one-hour Zoom Meeting discussing the pros and cons of a Sole Proprietorship and Limited Liability Corporations with Small Business Specialist Grant Echohawk. Q &A available throughout the presentation. In-person available upon request. Please call the Arts Council to register and receive your free zoom link. Requirements for the class, a working e-mail and an image of your art work to Help Grant personalize the class!!
Trees in Snow Painting Class
Krystal Jewel Thomas teaches acrylic painting techniques
Ketchikan Christmas Boat Parade
A super fun tradition that is easily socially distanced! Watch beautifully lite boats travel South down the Tongass Narrows from Penninsula Point all the way to Mountain Point. Saturday, December 19th!!!
Dance Classes at the Rec Center
In-Person - Walk-ins welcome. Saturdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm with instructor Coatlique Toledo at the Rec Center
Bachata Dance Classes at the Rec Center
In-Person - Walk-ins welcome. Saturdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm with instructor Coatlique Toledo at the Rec Center
Reflections of the Winter Sun a Solstice Concert of Dance
Limited seating available for in-person viewing. Live-stream event tickets are available https://firstcityplayers.org/buytickets/
Call First City Players at (907) 225 -4792 2:00 - 5:00 pm M-F
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
