In-person • October 1, 2021 - January 3, 2022
Free. Open to the public.
7 days a week, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, 2106 Tongass Ave. Ketchikan, AK

Online • View and purchase from The Commons Online Gallery,
available at KetchikanArts.org

Masks required
Thank you to the sponsors of the 32nd Annual Winter Arts Faire - First Bank: The one who's here

An exhibition organized and traveled by the Alaska State Museum
of the winners of the 2019 Alaska Positive photo contest. Features 38 photographs by 26 Alaskan photographers, including local artists Mike Gates, Deborah Mercy, and Rafael Torres. 

Tongass Historical Museum
Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free to Locals

Open Mic
Featuring the talents of Cullen McCormick and Chazz Gist
$5 Cover, Must be 21 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian.

National Novel Writing Month kicks off on Monday, November 1st. This year, not only is the UAS Ketchikan Campus Library collaborating with the Public Library but also collaborating with the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council!!!! The program is open to teens and adults and is FREE. There will be prizes, (Thank you Friends of the Public Library for funding to cover NaNoWriMo prizes!) and an award-winning filmmaker as a guest speaker, and.... drumroll... IN-PERSON "DROP-IN WRITE" SESSIONS at the Main Street Gallery!

Starting Monday, stop in at the Public Library or the Campus Library at any time during normal business hours to sign up for the program. For the entire month, any day you stop in at either library to write or check out a book on writing, stop at the circ desk to fill out a ticket for the weekly and grand prize drawings.

Freestyle "drop-in write" sessions in-person will be held the last four Mondays of November (8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th) at The Main Street Gallery, generally from 5 pm to 7 pm, with some wiggle room to write a bit later than that if people are enthusiastic. Tables, chairs, and power receptacles will be provided, and guest wi-fi access. If you bring drink or food, please make sure it is in covered containers, non-smelly, and of a nature that can be easily cleaned if spilled.

Finally, author and award-winning documentary filmmaker Ward Serrill will be giving a talk via ZOOM and taking questions on script-writing for documentaries on November 29th, at the Main Street Gallery. This will be open to anyone in the community, not just NaNoWriMo program participants.

NANOWRIMO ends today LOG your word count at NANOWRIMO.org

First City Toastmasters
First City Toastmasters welcomes all who want to improve their confidence in speaking to a group of 2 or 200. Perfect for mastering artist talks!
Every Tuesday!
6:45 - 7:45 am. Lower level Presbyterian Church.
Join the hybrid meetings either in-person or by Zoom. Contact First City Toastmasters for the Zoom link or more info at: FirstCityToastmastersClub@gmail.com

ALL VOICES WELCOME! No prior singing experience is needed! Weekly rehearsals every Tuesday. For more info contact Torrie at ktnccsings@gmail.com or (406) 390-4861
Every Tuesday!
7:00 - 8:30 pm. Presbyterian Church 

Sam Pitcher Memorial Scholarship Application
“Providing opportunities for Ketchikan youth to attend summer music programs”

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Seming “Sam” Pitcher, a gifted young man who was active in the various music programs available in Ketchikan. Sam loved all kinds of music. He especially enjoyed playing and listening to music with his friends. Sam played the trumpet, flugelhorn, and electric guitar with the McPherson Jazz Bands, the rock group “The Rubber Band,” and the KHS Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. He had the opportunity to attend both the Sitka Fine Arts Camp and Interlochen Fine Arts Camp in Michigan. The experiences gained while participating in these camps were very significant for Sam. The goal of the Sam Pitcher Music Scholarship is to help give other young musicians the opportunity to expand their music horizons by attending similar summer music programs.

Self-described paleo nerds Ray Troll and David Strassman discuss paleontology with experts around the nation in their podcast. New podcasts every Wednesday!

Diane Slagle hosts "80's to Now" trivia and blues on-demand piano bar

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.

Chip Porter, biologist Ross Dorendorf, and artist Rich Stage discuss the moaning marauder of Cripple Creek

Visiting Researcher Grants:
The Burke Museum is excited to announce applications to the Connections to Culture grant program are once again open!
The Connections to Culture grant program facilitates opportunities for Native artists to work with the historical collections at the Burke Museum. The Bill Holm Center for the Study of Northwest Native to expand and grow their cultural arts knowledge inspire their artistic practice and aid in the transmission of artistic and cultural knowledge throughout communities and across generations.
Bill Holm Center Visiting Researcher grants provide funds for artists and researchers to travel to
Seattle and study from the Burke Museum collections. Proposals from artists/researchers whose
projects would benefit from the study of the Northwest Coast and Plateau collections are
encouraged. Visiting Artist/Researcher Grants will be awarded for a period of 1-3 days of research
time plus 2 travel days. Grant award funds cover per diem in Seattle ($76/day) plus travel and
lodging costs.

The opening reception for "Youth in Art"
A special one-week exhibit for youth artists aged preschool - senior, to display their most recent works in a professional setting.
Exhibit opening takes place during the 22nd Annual Winter Art Walk!
Deadline to submit art for this exhibit is Friday, November 19th, at 5:00 pm

The 22nd Annual Winter Art Walk is the perfect opportunity for gallery openings and holiday cheer! Go to KetchikanArts.org to find over 20 galleries and art businesses celebrating the Holiday season with new art exhibits, shopping, and find that perfect gift! Start at the Main Street Gallery's Opening Reception of Youth in Art!

Shop Local Saturdays Market
Enjoy, shop, support local art vendors, and enjoy the awesome artwork at The Commons Gallery!!!
9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Commons at TFCU  

Diane Slagle hosts blues on-demand piano bar