Perseverance Theatre seeks a highly-organized, flexible individual to assist in running the artistic engine of the theatre. Duties include script tracking, casting support, new play development, lobby displays and other tasks to benefit the theatre. Flexible schedule, but must be 15 hours a week. Pay is $10/hour. For more information or to submit a resume, e-mail Shona Strauser at shona@perseverancetheatre.org or call 364-2421 ext. 232.

Perseverance Theatre is currently raising funds to kickstart the creation of a new play on the Alaska Native civil rights leader William Paul. The play is to be written by Ishmael Hope.

Perseverance Theatre’s Executive director Art Rotch says:

“I hope you’ll help him complete the kickstarter to support his research and writing time. This is a subject of great import to Alaska Natives, to Alaska’s history, and tremendously illimunating to the story of civil rights in the US. And Ishmael Hope is the ideal person to do this reaearch inot the amazing untold story of the first Alaska Native lawyer, civil rights leader, member of the territorial legislator, and champion of land claims in Alaska.

Please help us meet this little goal (only $1800 more to go to fund the campaign) with a contribution, by posting this link to facebook or twitter, or forwarding this appeal to people you know who would like
to support an Alaska Native playwright telling an amazing and untold story, please do so, with many thanks from me and Ishmael.”
Here’s the link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1216901948/the-defenders-of-alaska-native-country/posts

Thirteen artists are participating in a Juneau Teaching Artist Training Academy this fall, learning skills and strategies to be more effective in working with K – 12 students and schools. Artists are musicians, animators, illustrators, visual artists, photographers, dancers and opera singers and include three visiting El Sistema artists/teachers. The group will join 39 other Juneau artists who previously attended a similar series. This Academy is facilitated by Lorrie Heagy, Ryan Conarro, Lynn Williams and Annie Calkins. For more information, contact Kari Groven at the JAHC. 907-586-2787

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“Back from War” and “ Wooden Enticements“
A combined exhibit in two very different mediums by two very talented artists.
Paintings and Turned Woods by Mostapha Beya and Dean Graber
Opening Reception: November 4th, 4:30pm – 7 pm

November’s exhibit promises to be full of expressions in paint and wood that will elicit emotions and entice the senses.

Don’t miss this captivating exhibit that promises to transport you to a different place and time!

In the Lobby Shop – Laura Rorem will be displaying her intricate beaded drawings.

Community celebration for Governor’s Award for the Arts winner, Jeff Brown
Local artist, humorist, public radio host, musician, author, and all around creative person, Jeff Brown, was awarded the 2011 Governor’s Award for Arts & Humanities, Lifetime Achievement, on October 19, 2011.
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