Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances
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info@KetchikanArts.org
907-225-2211
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Beginning/Intermediate Formline Design with David R. Boxley
Class time vary depending on day.
Scholarship available for Metlakatla Tribal Members.
This course is offered for UAS credit. For those who wish to pursue College Credit, SHI will pay the UAS $90 credit fee and provide support with submitting the UAS Registration form. Full participation is required.
All tools and supplies will be provided by SHI.
Please note that students may not take any supplies or class materials home until they have completed the course. Taking materials from class may result in a ban from future courses until the materials are returned or a fine is paid to compensate for the cost of the material.
This Formline class is offered by Sealaska Heritage Institute, and funded by the Alaska State TVEP grant with support from the University of Alaska Southeast.
To be eligible for this class, you must complete an application.
Open Mic!
A fabulous night will be had by all!
Always...Patsy Cline - First City Players
"Always…Patsy Cline" is a heartfelt celebration of the legendary country songstress. From the moment Texas housewife Louise Seger first heard Patsy Cline’s voice, she was hooked. After quickly becoming Cline’s biggest fan, Louise was able to meet her idol before a show one surprising evening in Houston. That night sparked a deep friendship between the two women which continued through the years, writing letters to each other as Cline’s fame skyrocketed. Years after Cline’s tragic death, Louise reminisces on their friendship and her love for the singer. Based on a true story, the musical features all of Patsy Cline’s greatest hits and a heartfelt, down home good time.
With Sharolyn Kroscavage and Clare Bennett
Annual Artists of Ketchikan Invitational Exhibit - Main Street Gallery
The Annual Artists of Ketchikan Invitational Exhibit brings artists from Ketchikan and the surrounding area in one breathtaking exhibit. Held through June and July this Main Street Gallery exhibit showcases this region's artistic and creative expertise.
To see the exhibit online, click the link below!
Call to Artists, Makers, & Culture Bearers!
“The Individual Artist Awards are a celebration of the rich culture and diversity of Alaska,” said Rasmuson Foundation President/CEO Gretchen Guess. “Supporting artists is an investment in our community and economy. We’re pleased to reintroduce these awards with a new approach.”
Project Awards are now open. The Foundation is accepting applications through June 9, 2025. This year, Rasmuson Foundation will grant up to 50 project awards of $10,000 each. Project Awards are short-term projects that clearly benefit the artist and their development. These awards are open to all career stages.
Fellowship will open in 2026 and will continue to open in alternate years of Project Awards. Up to 20 Fellowships of $25,000 will be awarded to mid-career or mature artists. These awards are flexible funds for artists to advance their creative practice.
Distinguished Artist Award nominations closed in March. This award will open yearly, recognizing creative excellence and significant artistic accomplishments. It is a one-time award of $50,000.
“The Individual Artist Awards is a highly competitive program. Each year, we receive hundreds of well-qualified applicants,” said Chris Perez, Rasmuson Foundation vice president of programs. “Separating project and fellowship awards into alternating years means that we can help more artists by award type each cycle.”
Since 2003, the program has invested more than $6.5 million in supporting the career development of Alaskan artists. Artists living in Alaska at every career stage are encouraged to learn more about these awards at Rasmuson.org where they can find program guidelines, eligibility criteria, FAQs, and an online application. Awarded artists must wait three years before applying for a new Individual Artist Award.
The application period for Project Awards is April 7 through June 9, 2025, and awards will be announced in late 2025. Fellowships will open in 2026. The 2025 Distinguished Artist award will be announced this fall.
Summer SLAM!
Join Summer SLAM in its New Location at the Alaska Legends Cider & Wine on Dock Street.
The theme for June is...."Proud"!
$3 at the door.
Auditions for Fish Pirate's Daughter - First City Players
Try out for Ketchikan's original melodrama - the Fish Pirate's Daughter!!!
No need to prepare anything, no need to sign up ahead of time - just come as you are!
Performance dates July 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th.
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.
Torah Zamora performs during Music on the Dock
Always noon to 1pm, its a great opportunity to take your lunch outside, and hear great music performed by awesome local musicians!
Music on the Dock is a program of the City of Ketchikan administered by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council.
Misty Sirens perform during Music on the Dock
Always noon to 1pm, its a great opportunity to take your lunch outside, and hear great music performed by awesome local musicians!
Music on the Dock is a program of the City of Ketchikan administered by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council.
Alaska Square Dance!!!!
Its official! Nothing bad can happen to you on this Friday the 13th if you go to Square Dance!!! Live music by the Free Radicals further inoculates you from being 13ified!!! What's not to love? Plus its free!
Dude Mountain Performs - Totem Bar
Torah Zamora Pop-Up Show
Karis Sea Performance
In House Concert
Beading Workshop with Savannah LeCornu
Learn to flat stitch with Savannah LeCornu at the new [Insert Art]
[INSERT ART] is a program of the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council.
Dave Reynolds performs!
Doors open at 6:30pm, $20 at the door.
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

