 March 04, 2006
Gallery Opening for "On the Waters of Revillagigedo" by local photographer Michael Keye Schuler will be held at the Mainstay Gallery on Friday, March 3rd. "On the Waters of Revillagigedo" features photographs highlighting the West Coast. Reception and refreshments from 7-9pm will be at the Mainstay Gallery at 716 Totem Way. The Mainstay is sponsored by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council.
Ballroom dancing at the Rec Center! Join Instructor Jerry Pierce for dancing and lessons on March 3rd at the Rec Center from 7 -9pm nights. A suggested donation of $5 will be accepted at the door. Call for Artists for the Mainstay Gallery's 2006-2007 gallery season EXTENDED DEADLINE: Artists are invited to submit proposals for solo or group exhibitions of their work. Curators are invited to submit proposals to curate group exhibits based on themes or genres. (Recent seasons include Young at Art- a youth art exhibit and The Illustrated word.) The Mainstay Gallery is sponsored by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council. If you wish to submit a proposal but need help or have questions, please call the arts council to request a portfolio consultation. If you wish to be considered for an exhibit, please stop by the Arts Council to pick up information or call for more information 225-2211. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE: Deadline to submit is 5pm, Friday, March 3rd, 2006. Saturday Market at the Plaza! On the first Saturday of every month the Plaza is holding a market to include handcrafted items, entertainment, and food with a flea market type environment upstairs. Starting March 4th, from 9am - 2pm. For more information contact Katie at the Plaza, 225-7000.
On Sale Now! An Evening of Dance on March 2nd and 3rd tickets are on sale now at the Arts Council, McPherson Music, Seaside Trading, KTB and at the door. Thursday is Pay what you can at the door. Call 225-9311 for more info. Chaps! tickets on sale now at Cape Fox Lodge. Shows are March 10, 11, 17 and 18. Call 225-8001 for tickets, 225-4792 for more info. "Bed sheets" is awe-inspiring, tantalizing and a little bit naughty. Tickets are on sale now at UAS offices, the Arts Council and McPherson Music, $15 ad, $10 st/srs. Call 228-4511 for more information. 2005-2006 Inside Passages on Sale at the Arts Council! Hot off the presses, this annually printed literary publication is just $7. Stop by the Arts Council or call us to reserve your copy now, 225-2211.
Workshops & Classes: Totem Heritage Center Native Arts Studies Program Classes:
Painting with Acrylics: At the University, taught by MJ Turek. Class begins on March 4th and meets for 7 Saturdays. Class time is 11AM-3PM. Call the University to register, limited space available so don't wait. Sitka Fine Art Camp 2006 is accepting registrations for this year's camp. Join Middle School and High School students from around Alaska and the lower 48 in an exciting creative experience. Classes range from drawing and painting, to film animation and photography, to hip-hop dance and mask theatre. Middle School sessions run June 18 - July 1: High School from July 2 - July 16. Space is limited so don't wait. Mail a completed registration to: Sitka Fine Arts Camp, PO Box 3086, Sitka, AK 99835, or register online at www.fineartscamp.org. Beading, Knitting, and other fabric art drop in sessions are now happening at The Bead and Yarn Shoppe located in Salmon Landing Market. Open from 10am - 7pm Wed. and Thurs., 10am - 5pm Sat. Classes will begin soon. Call The Shoppe at 225-2858 for more information. Quilting classes: The Silver Thimble Quilt Shop is hosting a variety of quilting classes from the beginner to more experienced quilters, available at varying times. Please call the Quilt Shop for more information and registration at 225-5422.
Coming Soon: Ballroom dancing at the Rec Center! Join Instructor Jerry Pierce for dancing and lessons on March 10th at the Rec Center from 7 -9pm nights. A suggested donation of $5 will be accepted at the door. Chaps! It's 1944 and Tex Riley and America's favorite singing cowboys are late for a special broadcast, and things go terribly awry. Don't miss your opportunity to watch the drama and hilarity unfold at Cape Fox Lodge on March 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th. Call Cape Fox for tickets 225-8001, and call FCP for more info 225-4792. Sweet Second Saturdays dance and dessert, Saturday, March 11th, at the Crow's Nest. $5 at the door no experience necessary, live caller and instruction provided, music starts at 7:30pm. Sponsored by Squares and Contras.
March 17th - "A Children's Museum in Ketchikan?" Dawn Rauwolf will be presenting and interactive program about this innovative idea for Ketchikan.
Ongoing attractions: "On the Waters of Revillagigedo" features photography by local photographer Michael Keye Schuler. On display through March 24th at the Mainstay Gallery, 716 Totem Way. The Mainstay is sponsored by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council. Story time at the Library
continues regularly
throughout the year on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:30am.
After some playtime, the librarian reads stories, sings songs,
does finger plays and shows a short film beginning around 10:40
am. This program is appropriate for infants through pre-school
age children. Calling all writers: interested in getting together to write and talk about your writing with others? Call Elizabeth Flom to get something started or get involved, 247-1313. Call for Artists for the Mainstay Gallery's 2006-2007 gallery season EXTENDED DEADLINE: Artists are invited to submit proposals for solo or group exhibitions of their work. Curators are invited to submit proposals to curate group exhibits based on themes or genres. (Recent seasons include Young at Art- a youth art exhibit and The Illustrated word.) The Mainstay Gallery is sponsored by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council. If you wish to submit a proposal but need help or have questions, please call the arts council to request a portfolio consultation. If you wish to be considered for an exhibit, please stop by the Arts Council to pick up information or call for more information 225-2211. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE: Deadline to submit is 5pm, Friday, March 3rd, 2006. Wild Salmon on Parade 2006 Call for Artists. Inspired by the example and spirit of Soul Salmon in Olympia and Cows on Parade in Chicago, this now annual event works to place large, wildly decorated fiberglass fish sculptures around Anchorage. Deadline for proposals is February 24, 2006. Download a packet and get more info from either of these websites; www.ancorage.net/salmon or www.campfireak.org. Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Project Awards: Deadline for applications March 1st, 2006. Alaska Artists are being asked to submit applications for individual project awards. Grants are up to $5000 for emerging, mid-career, or mature artists to accomplish specific, short-term projects that have a clear benefit to the artist and the development of his/her work. Info and applications can be found at www.rasmuson.org at Apply or by calling toll free in Alaska (877) 366-2700. ASCA Grant application Due dates are quarterly, the next being March 1st. All small grants applications are available online at www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca. Solo Exhibitions for the Alaska State Museum are now being accepted from Alaska artists. Deadline for receipt of submissions is March 8, 2006. For more information and registration guidelines visit www.museums.state.ak.us. Call for Art by Alaskan Artists for Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility, 405 Marathon Road, Kenai, AK 99611. The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is soliciting artwork for the recently constructed Kenai Peninsula Youth Facility. The selected artwork will be located in three separate areas: vestibule, dayroom and resident wing. Submissions must be received in the office by 4pm Friday, March 31, 2006. SEND SUBMISSION TO: Alaska State Council on the Arts, PERCENT-FOR-ART, 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E, Anchorage, AK 99501-2343. For more information or questions contact Andrea Noble, ASCA 907-269-6605 or toll free 1-888-278-7424 or andrea_noble@eed.state.ak.us. 2006 Fish Follies at the Cordova Historical Museum expands its annual celebration of Cordova's Fisheries Heritage by hosting a juried national art show. Open to all artists 18 and over working in all media to create pieces that are all about fish, oceans, water, fishing, or seafood. Entries are due April 15, 2006, for more information contact the museum at (907) 424-6665 or email at museum@cordovamuseum.org. Anchorage Museum of History & Art Crafts Weekend 2006 will be held Nov. 24th, 25th, and 26th at the Museum. This is a juried craft show open to artists who are residents of Alaska. Selection of works will be based on the submission of up to five quality slides or digital images that best represent the artist's current work. Deadline for submissions is May 5, 2006, visit www.anchoragemseum.org for more info or to register. Attention all Artists: Call for Public Art through the Anchorage Museum of history and art. All needed information for this and other opportunities can be found at www.anchoragemuseum.org.
Meetings and Gatherings: The Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council Board of Directors meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6pm at the Mainstay Gallery, 716 Totem Way. Rainy Day Quilters meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 6:45pm, at Holy Name.
Coming attractions: Monthly Grind, Saturday, March 18th, 7pm at the Saxman Tribal house. Live local talent, dessert and coffee, all for just $5 per adult, and $1 for kids. Buy a ticket, bring a homemade dessert and get a refund. FUNDAY at the Museum will be held on Saturday, March 18th from 10:00 AM - Noon in the Main Gallery. This event will include fun with toys introduced and/or popular in the 1950s for the younger set. Call 225-5600 for more info. UAS Sponsors a theatrical event: Written by local authors, "Bed sheets" is awe-inspiring, tantalizing and a little bit naughty. Presented at the Saxman Tribal House on March 24th and 25th at 8:00pm, this performance is rated "R" for adult themes and language. Seating is limited and tickets are available at UAS offices, the Arts Council, and McPherson Music, $15 for adults, $10 for students/ seniors. Opening Reception for "Musings:
the Soul of Landscape" by
local artist James Mix. Refreshments and mingling from 5-7 pm
at the Mainstay Gallery, 716 Totem Way. Sponsored by the Ketchikan
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