Anchorage, AK – Rasmuson Foundation has named artist Gertrude Svarny of Unalaska its 2017 Distinguished Artist. The award recognizes one Alaska artist annually for a lifetime of creative excellence and contributions to arts and culture in the State. It is accompanied by a $40,000 award that she can use to further immerse herself in the exploration […]
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A few months before publishing my memoir, I was drowning in book-related expenses. And while some of them were discretionary—contests, book marks and cards, shipping of the paperbacks I wanted to sell directly during events, and website upgrades, to name a few—they seemed important to my book’s success. I considered a second job, but didn’t
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We’re fortunate to live in a place so rich with story and art, where culture and economies relate in healthful—or at least richly complex—ways. Alaska individuals, businesses, and philanthropists value and invest in local artists and we harvest the resulting fruits. Busts, booms, and all, Alaska life is good, and often sweetened—like highbush cranberries after
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I left McCarthy late last week, Juneau-bound for 49 Writers meetings. With other stops along the way, it’s proven to be an inspiring whirlwind. I head back to the Wrangells filled up by this huge place full of creative, hardworking artists, where even the distances that separate us are wild and beautiful. I arrived in
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Things are picking up this month with a number of literary events and writerly opportunities. Time to come in from the cold and enjoy the company of good folks and good words. EVENTS IN ANCHORAGE The Living Room: Stories for Grown-upsJoin a community of writers, readers, and listeners every 2nd Friday from 7-9pm at Jitters
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When the Rasmuson Foundation announces its annual Individual Artist Awards, it’s always exciting to see Alaska’s creative community acknowledged and supported in this way. Attendees at the awards reception earlier this week included trustees of the Western States Arts Federation, who were in town for a meeting. I happened to be standing next to the
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United States Artists recently made an Alaska visit to spread the news about their new “Projects” website, a Kickstarter-like platform that helps artists raise funds for specific ventures. The Anchorage Daily News reported on a workshop that was held for about 35 Alaska artists who had previously received awards from the Rasmuson Foundation, one of
Please tell your literary/foodie friends about our next-up class: Stirring Words with Kirsten Dixon, starting Jan. 22. Registration for all of our classes is open now. 49 Writers members and volunteers are invited to an Anchorage potluck gathering to share their writing resolutions for 2011 and to visit with writers Don Rearden and Bill Streever
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Much is still happening this week at 49 Writers. We’re putting the last bit of spit and polish at our Raven Place facility in preparation for the May 22 fundraiser and volunteer thank-you event with Heather Lende. Volunteers and founding member donors must RSVP to attend, as we have seating for 35 only. If you
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Rasmuson Individual Artist Award applications are due one week from today. Read on for details from Victoria Lord, Rasmuson Program Associate. While our readers may be familiar with Rasmuson’s Individual Artist Awards, some may not know what the Foundation is or how it came to be. Could you briefly enlighten us? The Rasmuson Foundation was
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