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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"Hikes of Ketchikan Through the Eye of an Artist" - a solo exhibt by Gabriele Beyer
Work by artist Gabriele Beyer explores impressions from local hiking trails around Ketchikan.
The Main Street Gallery is open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. See the Online Main Street Gallery to see Gabriele's exhibit and to purchase online.
Wizard of Oz - Kayhi Drama Kings
Open Mic!
A fabulous night will be had by all!
Story SLAM!!!
"Hope Springs Eternal" for all things - including story telling!!!!
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!
Island Music - OPUS 76 at the Library
The Ketchikan Public Library will be hosting a presentation with Island Music at 4:30pm. Join Artistic Director Christopher Koch and the musicians of the Opus 76 Quartet as they discuss the new Island Music program, the quartet's artistic journey, and some of the mysteries of Johannes Brahms' String Quartet No. 1.
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.
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Gallery Call
The JAHC Gallery Program supports both established and emerging Alaskan artists showcasing new works, while representing the broadest spectrum of visual art media. Individuals, groups, and organizations are invited to apply; preference will be given to
applicants currently living in Alaska. Selected artists will display their work for the duration of one month at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center (JACC) Gallery with an opening reception during First Friday, or the duration of approximately three months at the Davis Gallery in Centennial Hall, with an opening reception on the First Friday of the artist’s choice.
The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council welcomes original artwork created within the last three years and not previously exhibited in Juneau. Artists who have been awarded a solo exhibition in the JAHC Gallery Program should wait two years after the date of their exhibition to apply again. Artwork should not violate city, state, or federal laws, or endanger viewers. Applicants who propose to exhibit all new works may provide a sample of current work, sketches, drafts, or photographs that best illustrate the proposal.
Exhibition proposals must include the following:
● Your contact information
● Artist statement & bio
● Artist resume
● Exhibit proposal
● Five high-quality images of your work with descriptions (including title, medium, year completed, dimensions, etc.)
● Any interest in offering an educational component such as a workshop, demonstration, or lecture
An application fee of $40 will be charged to applicants and will be applied to a year-long JAHC
membership. If you are already a member in good standing, your application fee will be waived.
Applicants who may be experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to inquire about a scholarship.
Submit a proposal online using this application form:
https://airtable.com/appaonIQ57HoNqjRT/shrXuquxr6pDKxSEs.
To request a paper application, please contact the JAHC Gallery Manager.
The deadline to submit proposals is May 15, 2025 by 11:59 pm Alaska Standard Time.
All proposals will be reviewed and selected by the JAHC Board Gallery Committee, artists will be notified of decisions, and the 2025-26 Gallery Season will be announced at the end of June 2025. The JAHC Board Gallery Committee includes members of the JAHC Board of Trustees, the JAHC Gallery Manager, and community liaisons who may be local artists, educators, arts and nonprofit affiliates, gallery or museum professionals, or cultural advocates.
The JAHC encourages artists to consider applying for an Individual Artist Grant to support their efforts in producing works and preparing for an exhibition. This program is intended to assist experienced artists of exceptional talent to produce original works of art or career advancement, and artists in any creative discipline may apply.
More information can be found online:
www.jahc.org/individual-artist-grants/
Questions? Contact the JAHC Gallery Manager Rachelle Bonnett by emailing rachelle@jahc.org or by
calling (907) 586-2787.
About the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council
The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (the Council) incorporated in 1973. It is the formal arts agency for the Capital City of Juneau, Alaska and operates the Juneau Arts and Culture Center (JACC), a vibrant community center; providing a location for concerts and events, rotating gallery, and a lobby gift shop. The Council also operates Centennial Hall Convention Center under a management contract with the City and Borough of Juneau. The Council offers programming in performance, visual, literary, and arts education as well as grants, scholarships, and helpful resources for local artists.
The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council cultivates vibrant arts and cultural opportunities in our community and fosters a strong, prosperous, and inclusive environment where creativity and innovation thrive.
Totem Heritage Center - Call For Artists
Students of the Native Arts Studies Program are invited to apply to have their work displayed at the Totem Heritage Center for the Winter of 2025 through the Summer of 2026. Reach out to Marni Rickelmann with questions!
Ketchikan Theatre Ballet - Spring Gala
Its a celebration of America's landscapes!
Pop Up Pride Bar - Ketchikan Pride Alliance
Woo Hoo!!!
Rain Stories: Tales from the Creek - KRBD
Ketchikan was once called “The Wickedest Town in the West.” Join Ray Troll, Jack Darrell, Hilary Koch, and Leila Khiery as they interview guests about the infamous history of Creek Street and the legendary ladies of the line and other characters. You may think you know about Creek Street, but there’s so much more to the story.
Ketchikan Theatre Ballet - Spring Gala
Stay tuned for more info!
Inaugural ISLAND MUSIC Performance - Opus 76 Quartet
ISLAND MUSIC is a program of the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council in collaboration with conductor/performer Christopher Koch, who serves as the program's Artistic Director. ISLAND MUSIC bring world-class chamber ensemble music to Ketchikan, Metlakatla, and Prince of wales Island, providing our communities with unique and invaluable opportunities for arts immersion and learning. The inaugural residency by the string quartet, OPUS 76, will take place May 13-18.
ISLAND MUSIC is sponsored by Dr. Nicole Morin.
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Ketchikan Theatre Ballet - Spring Gala
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

