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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Crusin' to Alaska:Ray Troll
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 with Joe Williams IV
Open Mic
Featuring the talents of Cullen McCormick
$5 Cover, Must be 21 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian.
"Mixed Up" the 35th Annual Wearable Art Show FILM
Release of “Mixed Up” the 35th Annual Wearable Art Show FILM, on-demand There will be individual tickets available for $25 and Family/household tickets available for $45 Each ticket will be available for 48 hours. The film will be available for viewing from April 17 – May 2.
Tickets available soon!!!
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!
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.
Calling all Artists to submit work for display Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Ketchikan Indian Community Social Services Department and Women in Safe Homes are seeking artists to donate, loan artwork for Sexual Assault Awareness Month to be displayed May 1st at their Art Walk / Open Mic Night! Anyone survivor or ally can donate a piece of art. Art submissions can be given to KIC Social Services Department at 201 Deermount Street by Thursday, April 29th at 4:00 pm
Artists may pick up artwork Monday Maay 3rd- Friday, May 7th
Ketchikan's MMIW Event
Please Contribute a RED DRESS to Ketchikan's MMIW Event, to honor Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. Ketchikan Indian Community, Women in Safe Homes, March 22 - April 30th Event will be on May 5th!
Children's Book Illustrator
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Illustrators
SHI is seeking proposals from artists to create illustrations for Alaska Native children’s books targeted to children ages 5 and under.
The books are part of SHI’s award-winning Baby Raven Reads program, which promotes pre-literacy, language development, and school readiness for Alaska Native families with children up to age 5. Twenty-nine books have already been published through the program.
Deadline April 30, 2021. Selected artists must be available to a large time commitment to complete new illustrations. The next project will take place May-August 2021.
Dave, Hannah, and Chazz at the New York
Live music from Dave Rubin, Hannah Kerick, and Chazz Gist
Sexual Assault Awareness MonthArt Walk and Open Mic
The Ketchikan Indian Community Social Services Department and Women in Safe Homes Sexual Assault Awareness Month, May 1st at their Art Walk / Open Mic Night! Anyone survivor or ally can join. Share awareness and support Sexual assault survivors are not alone.
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

