Update from the Council on Cultural Appropriation in Wearable Arts
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council would like to acknowledge the community conversation that has developed around the topic of cultural appropriation in Wearable Art “Molten” 2018. The board and staff appreciate the constructive feedback that has been shared via personal conversations, email, text, and telephone. The JAHC is working diligently to
Call for Art: CFA E18-080 – Design & Production of a Fire Dish (Art) for the Native Burial Ground Monument at Sayeik Gastineau Community School
The City & Borough of Juneau, Alaska is constructing a Native Burial Ground Monument at Sayeik Gastineau Elementary School. The Fire Dish shall be part of the monument installed at Sayeik Gastineau Community School. Deadline for submittals is 2:00 PM November 16, 2017. Contacts for this project are: Greg Smith,
Call for Entries – Wearable Art 2018: MOLTEN
The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council invites artists to create a piece of wearable art for the 2018 Wearable Arts Extravaganza: MOLTEN. Deadline for artist registration is December 1, 2017. To enter Wearable Art 2018, artists need to visit www.jahc.org/wearable-art-2018-molten and: 1. Download, read, and sign the required documents in
School Board Candidates Holst and Short on the role of arts in education
We asked the school board candidates for their thoughts on arts in education. Here are: Brian Holst on arts education Jeff Short on arts education
Chuck Collins, Candidate for District 1, on the arts
Chuck Collins sent his responses to the Council’s questions about his views on issues relating to the arts in Juneau. Charles (Chuck) Collins Candidate District 1 Describe your involvement/participation in the arts and cultural activities in Juneau. How many times per year do you attend an arts and cultural event?
Jesse Kiehl, candidate for Assembly Seat 1, on the arts.
CONTINUE READING: 2017-09-10 Kiehl JAHC Questionnaire Reply
Andrew “Andy” Hughes, write-in candidate for Assembly Area Wide, on the arts
Andrew “Andy” Hughes, Write-in Candidate for Assembly Area-Wide Questions for the 2017 October Municipal Election Assembly Candidates Describe your involvement/participation in the arts and cultural activities in Juneau. I am recently retired and look forward to opportunities to attend more arts and cultural events. How many times per year do
Loretto Jones, Candidate for Assembly District 1 on the arts
The Council asked each of the candidates for Assembly and School Board for their thoughts on issues relating to the arts and arts education, so that we can be informed voters on Oct. 3. Loretto Jones sent her comments: Questions for the 2017 October Municipal Election Assembly Candidates Describe your
JACC will be closed Monday
The JACC will be closed on Monday, 9/4/17 in celebration of the Labor Day Holiday. Reopening at 9 am Tuesday.
Food Festival Saturday, August 26 9 – 1:20 pm
Fresh produce! Crafts! Artists! Live Music! Learn how forage for local food, compost, make pickles! How to grow Primroses, with Ed Buyarski! (full workshop and music schedule is on the Facebook event) The event is free, open to the public, indoors, and loads of fun! Hope to see you!