Illustrating Alaska Artists Making Children's Books (Online)
Ketchikan artist Evon Zerbetz, along with Jim Fowler, Michaela Goade, and Mitchell Watley, will be featured in this Alaska State Museum exhibit!!! The physical exhibit will be on display at the State Museum February 5th 4:30 pm through April 3, 2021. Yippee!!!!

A new exhibit at the State Museum explores the colorful and intriguing process of illustrating children’s books. The exhibit, curated by Sarah Asper-Smith, highlights the process of four different Alaskan illustrators: Jim Fowler, Evon Zerbetz, Michaela Goade, and Mitchell Watley. Each has a unique perspective on creating illustrations for a children’s book.

The opening of Illustrating Alaska: Artists Making Children’s Books is online February 5, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at https://lam.alaska.gov/illustrating-alaska. The physical exhibit will be on display at the State Museum from February 5th through April 3, 2021.

Illustrating Alaska is presented by Exhibit AK and the Alaska State Museum, with support from: the Alaska State Libraries, Friends of the Alaska State Library, Archives, and Museum; Alaska Litho; Sealaska Heritage Institute - Baby Raven Reads program; Alaska Robotics; Lucid Reverie; Rainy Retreat bookshop; and Hearthside Books

Ketchikan's Ray Troll has a virtual and in-person exhibit "Crusin' the Fossel Coastline" at the Burke Museum, Seattle Wa
Enjoy a 13-minute long interview video with a sneak peek into his studio here in Ketchikan learn about his creative process

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

Calling all Alaskans Residents to share beautiful pictures of our Alaskan winter!
Alaskan Beauty Photo Contest opens Feb. 15, submit through March 15th!
Alaska Native Health Tribal Consortium invites under 24 years olds, and 25 years and older to participate. The Alaskan winter season is a favorite time of year for many who appreciate the beauty of the land, people, and places. From the Northern Lights to the traditional use of lands, Alaska is full of natural beauty. ANTHC invites you to share with them a photo that provides you with connectedness, spirit, and joy in your part of Alaska! upload photos at https://anthc.org/alaska-beauty-photo-contest/

Clinics are available to anyone age 18 or above through pre-scheduled appointments made online or by phone. To schedule an appointment by phone, call the Alaska COVID Helpline at 907-646-3322. The Helpline is now staffed Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on weekends. Appointments will be filled on a first-come-first serve basis. To schedule an appointment online, go to http://covidvax.alaska.gov
Free 
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Ted Ferry Civic Center

Clinics are available to anyone age 18 or above through pre-scheduled appointments made online or by phone. To schedule an appointment by phone, call the Alaska COVID Helpline at 907-646-3322. The Helpline is now staffed Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on weekends. Appointments will be filled on a first-come-first serve basis. To schedule an appointment online, go to http://covidvax.alaska.gov
Free 
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Ted Ferry Civic Center

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

Monthly Board of Directors Meeting. Currently all KAAHC Board meetings are held via ZOOM. If you would like to attend a Board meeting please contact Kathleen Light for for attendance information. kathleenl@ketchikanarts.org

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.

Innovate Artist Grants
Innovate Grants – Call for Artists & Photographers
Deadline: March 18, 2021 11:59pm PST
 
Innovate Grant is now accepting submissions for the Winter 2021 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 the Innovate website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. For more information and to apply visit  
How to Apply:
Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit.
Deadline is March 1, 2021

Live music from Dave Rubin, Hannah Kerick, and Chazz Gist

Austin Hays Solo Piano and Vocals
No Cover (Free)
21 and over or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Come see your local small vendors for baked goods, jams and jellies, essential oils and salves, local art, jewelry, wooden boxes and ornaments, kelp salsa and sauces, and more.
Masks are recommended and will be available at the door.