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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"The World of Ward Cove Cannery" a solo exhibit by Cammie May
Artist Cammie May creates a love letter to Craig, Alaska’s Ward Cove Cannery in a nostalgic and in-depth exhibition documenting one of Craig’s historic landmarks with striking detail and whimsy.
Main Street Gallery exhibits and Artist Presentations are always free and open to the public!
Open Mic!
A fabulous night will be had by all!
Ketchikan Community Concert Band Rehearsal
KCCB rehearses for the December 21st, 2025, 3pm performance in the Kayhi Auditorium!!
Winter Arts Faire Booth Design Workshop
Winter Arts Faire Artists ~ You spend weeks and months creating your beautiful art and then it comes time to display it and you're burnt out on ideas and have no idea how to show it off. Does this sound like you? Although displaying your wares can seem like an afterthought, a good (or bad) display at your booth can directly affect your sales in a significant way.
Let Torah Zamora and Lindsey Johnson help you get the wheels turning on a beautiful booth that will reach more customers. Torah and Lindsey worked together at Ketchikan Dry Goods for many years creating beautiful and unique ways to display items in their small boutique. They will be showing Winter Arts Faire Artists how to effectively create a display with every day, at home items so you don't have to overthink or overspend when it comes to setting up your booth. We can't wait to see you!
We'll provide boxes, risers, draping cloth, display items, etc. to practice with as well as a few "dummy" items to sell, but feel free to bring some of your finished pieces to play with! We can't wait to help you make your booth the most beautiful booth at the faire!
Ketchikan Community Chorus Rehearsal
Rehearsals are every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Held at the First United Methodist Church - 400 Main Street
The Winter Concerts will be:
Sunday, December 7th, 2025, 3pm
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, 7pm
First United Methodist Church
Rainy Day Quilters Meeting!
We strive to promote cooperation and an exchange of ideas among those interested in or engaged in quilt making; to instruct members in methods and techniques and to inspire personal achievement; and to encourage and maintain high standards of design and technique in quilt making.
All levels of quilters are invited and encouraged to attend!
The Ukelele Group
Bring your ukulele and have some fun playing with the group.
Meets on Wednesdays at 3:45pm at the Inn at Creek Street!
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.
Queer Social Hour - Ketchikan Pride Alliance
Kayhi Drama performs - "She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition"
"She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Open Mic at the Totem Bar
Fabulous Fibers Fall Retreat
October 31st - November 2nd. Call or visit the shop for specifics on actual time. You can also visit their facebook page for flyers and more info.
Call to Artists - Similkameen Valley regional foray logo design!
We hope your mycocalendars are already marked for the North American Mycological Association (NAMA) 2026 Regional Foray, officially named Similkameen Valley Foray & Feast, produced in partnership with Vancouver Mycological Society (VMS) and set for June 1 to 4, 2026 at Manning Park Resort in British Columbia, Canada.
This contest is a call to artists everywhere to harness your inspiration and create an evocative, eye-catching logo to celebrate what is sure to be a seminal international mycological happening!
- This logo contest is open to anyone in the world! You need not be a NAMA member to enter.
- Entries should contain the official name of the event, which is Similkameen Valley Foray & Feast.
- Entries may (but are not required to) incorporate the official NAMA logo. If the official NAMA logo is incorporated into a design, its colors and/or size may be altered but no other substantive design changes to the official NAMA logo are permitted. Link to download vector file of the official NAMA logo and in white.
- Each contestant may submit up to five (5) separate entries. Submitted artwork must meet certain requirements for printing; please see guidelines.
- Any fungal species represented in artwork should represent that artist’s interpretation of distinctly recognizable, actual fungal species known to occur in springtime in the area the event takes place; burn morels and other fire-dependent species come first to mind.
See link below for more information.
Call to Artists - URSA MAJOR Grants
The Ursa Major Fund provides grants to Alaska artists and artist collectives to foster the development and presentation of artist-led, risk-taking, public-facing projects that inspire curiosity, engagement, dialogue and respect for cultural integrity. The call for applications opens September 1 and closes October 31 annually.
Fifteen grants are provided each year at the following levels:
Spark: Six $1000 grants for smaller engagements.
Shine: Six $4000 grants for mid-size projects.
Nova: Three $10,000 grants for a larger scale public engagement projects.
Eligibility:
- Artists and culture bearers who define Alaska as home.
- For collaborative projects, the artist who submits the proposal serves as the Lead Applicant. The Lead Applicant and a majority of collaborators should define Alaska as home.
- Applicants must have a valid social security number to receive payment.
- Artists and culture bearers who are over 18 years old.
Artists MUST attend an information session prior to application.
Statewide Info Sessions are held by Zoom monthly from July through September. Info sessions will cover application guidelines and answer questions.
2025 Statewide Info Sessions will be held:
August 25th, 5pm
September 29th, 5pm
This grant is administered by the Bunnell Street Arts Center.
Call for Artists - Bunnell Street Art Center's Visual Arts Exhibition Program
Bunnell Street Arts Center announces a call for applications to Bunnell’s Visual Arts Exhibit 2027-2028 season.
The application period runs from September 1 – October 31, 2025.
VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITS:
A community tradition established in 1991, Bunnell Street Arts Center’s Visual Arts Exhibit program demonstrates over 30 years of innovation, experimentation and excellence. Exhibits nurture and promote Alaska artists with opportunities for professional development, networking and creative exchange. Exhibits create dialog and engagement with Bunnell’s expansive community around Alaska’s artistic heritage and diversity.
- Applications are open to Alaska artists and curators working in any media.
- Formats may include solo exhibits, group exhibits, interdisciplinary shows, and shows curated by Alaska artists, curators, and culture bearers.
- Application is for exhibits to be scheduled 2027 – 2028.
- Applications are due October 31st.
- Work need not be for sale.
- There is a $25 application fee. (Needs-based waivers are available).
Exhibits open the first Friday of every month with a public reception and artist talk. Exhibits and talks are shared through Bunnell’s online platforms —including Bunnell’s webpage, online store, and social media—and archived at www.bunnellarts.org. Bunnell presents abundant opportunities to sell artwork and connect with community.
Kayhi Drama performs - "She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition"
"She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Call to Artists - Ketchikan Visitors Bureau
Fabulous Fibers Fall Retreat
October 31st - November 2nd. Call or visit the shop for specifics on actual time. You can also visit their facebook page for flyers and more info.
Kayhi Drama performs - "She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition"
"She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
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

