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Arts Calendar

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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May 9–15 2021

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"Mixed Up" the 35th Annual Wearable Art Show FILM

Saturday, April 17, 20217:00 pmMonday, May 31, 20217:00 pm
On-Demand

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!!!

"Act III: Tides of Transition" a group exhibit with Ann Carlson, Sherry Henrickson, Jackie Keizer, and Deb Turnbull

Monday, May 10, 20219:00 amFriday, June 4, 20217:00 pm

Fiber Artists Ann Carlson, Sherry Henrickson, Jackie Keizer, and Deb Turnbull share a creative vision and celebrate their friendship with individual and collaborative fiber creations that celebrate the diversity of the sea and their friendship.

Stories at Latitude 56* - Summer SLAM!

Tuesday, May 11, 2021
7:00 pm9:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

Always the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Creek Street Cabaret! Unless City or EOC mandates prevent gatherings.
Hosted by Jack Finnegan
Sign up at 7:00 pm Stories at 3:00 pm
Story Slam is an informal, impromptu storytelling event presented by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council. Hear (mostly) true stories told by family, friends, and perhaps even tell one yourself!
$3 at the door must be 21 and over or accompanied by a legal parent or guardian!

Actos de Confianza

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
6:30 am5:00 pm

that NALAC has launched a new relief effort to support our Latinx community as we collectively work through challenges created by COVID-19. Actos de Confianza is a COVID-19 relief program that exclusively supports Latinx art and culture makers. The $2,500 artist grants and $5,000 organization grants aim to provide relief to those facing critical financial emergencies due to the impact of COVID-19 in the United States and Puerto Rico. The 2021 Actos de Confianza relief grant program continues with its third cycle launching in Western U.S. The application is open now for Latinx artists and organizations within Alaska . The Open Call will run from April 28th, 2021 to May 12th, 2021.

Paleo Nerds

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
12:00 pm1:00 pm
An online podcast!

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

Thursday, May 13, 2021
8:20 am8:35 am

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.

46th Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Logo Design Call to Artists

Friday, May 14, 2021

Dave, Hannah, and Chazz at the New York

Friday, May 14, 2021
7:00 pm8:00 pm
The New York Cafe

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

Artist Presentation - Act III: Tides of Transition

Saturday, May 15, 2021
11:00 am12:30 pm

The Artist Presentation will be in-person at the Main Street Gallery, Saturday, May 15th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Meet three of the four prolific artists who collaborated on this exquisite three-dimensional exhibit of fiber art. The artists will discuss how they work and play together especially during a pandemic, and how they are as diverse as the kelp forest featured in the exhibit. Class size is limited Please call the Arts Council to reserve your spot (907) 225-2211.


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

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