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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2nd Quarter Commons Gallery
A collection of dynamic oil paintings featuring fantastic animals from ancient literature!
Animals of all kinds have fascinated Danelle since childhood, and it was natural for her to meld her interest with a burgeoning passion for making art. Each piece employs Danelle's powerful use of color. The vibrant compositions are intended to bring the viewer a deeper understanding or a fresh perspective on each animal she brushes onto the canvas.
Open Mic with Joe Williams IV, Cullen McCormick, and Friends
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.
Music on the Dock
Paddy's Leather Breeches
The Tongass Historical Museum
Music on the Dock
Christine Mander
Stories at Latitude 56* Summer SLAM!
Stories at Latitude 56 Summer SLAM with host Jack Finnegan bring you three Summer SLAM events at the Creek Street Cabaret! $3 at the door. Join us for impromptu storytelling with friends, neighbors, and visitors! Themes are suggestions, not requirements!
June 14th: Water
July 12th: Earth
August 9th: Sky
Join us for the Elements of Summer!!!
The Tongass Historical Museum
UAS Respectful Harvesting
UAS Ketchikan welcomes you to join them on Wednesday, July 13! They will dive into respectful harvesting practices, what can be eaten from the beaches and forest, and local resources. This event is FREE and open to the public! Hope to see you there!
Austin Hays Solo
Austin will perform Wednesday Nights through the summer
Free to patrons of the Timbers Resturant
Joe Williams IV and Cullen McCormick
Live music, guitar and vocals
The Tongass Historical Museum
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.
Music on the Dock
Austin Hays Trio
Joe Williams IV and Austin Hays
Sultry sounds of Joe Williams IV and Austin Hays
Live music at Cape Fox every other Thursday through the end of May
Free to restaurant patrons
Alaskan Poet Emily Wall at Ketchikan Public Library
The library is hosting a reading by Alaskan poet and UAS Professor Emily Wall at 6:00 pm. She will be reading poems from her new collection "Breaking Into Air". Join the library for a watch party for this online event, or call 228-2304 to receive the Zoom link. Books will be available for purchase, and there will be a Q&A after the reading.
Gigglefeet Application Due
What is the Gigglefeet Dance Festival?
The Gigglefeet Dance Festival is a community celebration of dance
co-sponsored by the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, First City Players, and Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council.
The mission of the Festival is to:
Strengthen the dance community.
Provide performance opportunities for both emerging and established dancers, choreographers, and technical theater personnel in the greater Ketchikan area.
Provide a venue for the works of adult dancers and choreographers.
Provide a supportive environment for a diversity of dance forms, including works that are provocative and challenging.
Encourage participation and appreciation of dance, for artists and audiences alike, by presenting a broad variety of dance forms.
The Gigglefeet Dance Festival usually takes place on the Friday and Sunday surrounding the Blueberry Arts Festival, which always takes place the first weekend in August.
South east Alaska Fair in Haines
Calling all Ketchikan artists who would like to submit to the Southeast Alaska State Fair in Haines!
Drop off submissions to AML on Friday, July 15th!
Create & Paint a Chair 3rd Annual Auction- ticket sales begins
First City Council on Cancer is having its 3rd Annual "CHAIR-ity" auction, auction ticket sales begin today!
The Tongass Historical Museum
Open Call - Prince of Wales Island Wide Arts Extravaganza Exhibt entry form
Open Call to Artists for the Prince of Wales Island Wide Arts Extravaganza & Exhibit Event
Saturday, July 23rd 2022 at the Thorne Bay School Gym
Submit Exhibit registration by July15th 2022.
We invite YOU to be a part of the 3rd exhibit July 23rd 2022. It is open to artist on Prince of Wales. Due to space restrictions we must limit it to 100 artists. The Art Extravaganza will take all necessary steps for this large, indoor event to mitigate the risks to artists and audience members of the Covid-19 disease, potentially including requiring mask wearing, limiting capacity, traffic flow patterns, and spacing.
ELIGIBILITY: Submissions must be original, creative, one of a kind artwork and made by artist on Prince of Wales island. All artwork must be designed and executed by the exhibiting artist; collaborative pieces may be submitted. Art will require artist signature, and would be returned.
ENTRY FEES: $25.00 PAYABLE: KAAHC/POW Arts Extravaganza & Exhibit
Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council
330 Main Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901
ENTRY DEADLINE: All art must be received to Gretchen Klein by Friday, July 22nd 2022 at Thorne Bay School District Gym Art Exhibit location.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Artists may submit up to two entries. Bring businesses cards to pass out.
SALES: Art may be priced to sell, artist is responsible for transaction with seller as well as organizing transport or pick up after 5:00 pm on day of event. It is not recommended to release artwork to buyer without payment.
OPENING RECEPTION: Artists are encouraged to attend the reception 1PM-4PM Saturday, July 23rd 2022 at the Thorne Bay School Gym.
ARTWORK RETURNS AND PICK-UP: Local artists can pick up their work starting at 5:00pm on Saturday, July 23rd 2022.
INSURANCE: Artists are responsible for insuring their work during transit to and from the Art Show. Your work will be treated with respect and care. The KAAHC is not responsible for damage due to circumstances beyond reasonable control.
Please see link below for a download-able entry form.
Shibori resist dyeing technique Class
Are you interested in learning to do Shibori resist dyeing? Mary Mortenson (a fiber artist and friend of Jean Bartos) and Kay Kirscht (all-around artist), are making their first trip to Alaska. Thanks to your generous local host, Jean, a two day workshop is offered July 15-16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Total cost is $150 which includes all materials. Fee is non-refundable, no cancellations allowed. If you can't come, please find someone to take your place! Sign up by contacting Jean. Class size is limited to 5. You will learn some basic techniques, dipped in indigo, and leave with ideas for future projects. To see photos of Mary’s work, go to her Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Shibori4u
Music on the Dock
Lallette Kistler
City of Ketchikan Public Forum
Meet the Ketchikan Manager Candidates!
Friday from 6:30pm-8pm
Community questions answered, open session for general questions time permitting. Refreshments will be provided!
The Fish Pirate's Daughter Dinner Theater Experience
The Fish Pirate's Daughter is in its 56th year! First City Players is partnering with Cape Fox Lodge to bring you dinner, & a show experience! At George Inlet Cannery. Tickets are available exclusively through First City Players 907 225-4792.
A VERY special thank you to Legacy Real Estate Firm for helping to keep *this* particular legacy alive!Buffet Starts at 6:30 pm and Show starts at 7:30 PM
$85 per person
Joe Williams IV and Chazz Gist
Live Music
Free to Restaurant and Bar Patrons
7:00 - 9:00 pm
The Tongass Historical Museum
Shibori resist dyeing technique Class
Are you interested in learning to do Shibori resist dyeing? Mary Mortenson (a fiber artist and friend of Jean Bartos) and Kay Kirscht (all-around artist), are making their first trip to Alaska. Thanks to your generous local host, Jean, a two day workshop is offered July 15-16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Total cost is $150 which includes all materials. Fee is non-refundable, no cancellations allowed. If you can't come, please find someone to take your place! Sign up by contacting Jean. Class size is limited to 5. You will learn some basic techniques, dipped in indigo, and leave with ideas for future projects. To see photos of Mary’s work, go to her Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Shibori4u
The Fish Pirate's Daughter Dinner Theater Experience
The Fish Pirate's Daughter is in its 56th year! First City Players is partnering with Cape Fox Lodge to bring you dinner, & a show experience! At George Inlet Cannery. Tickets are available exclusively through First City Players 907 225-4792.
A VERY special thank you to Legacy Real Estate Firm for helping to keep *this* particular legacy alive!Buffet Starts at 6:30 pm and Show starts at 7:30 PM
$85 per person
Live Music
Rotating live local music! You won't be disappointed,
Free and open to restaurant and Bar patrons
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
