Creative Forces Summit, 2017
Photo by: Michael Conti
Our Family, 2004
Sonya Kelliher-Combs | Photo by: Chris Arend
Migration, 2008
Ron Senungetuk & Mark Fejes
Photo by: Barry McWayne
Grants help artists bring bold, new ideas to life by funding materials, time, and space to create.
Arts organizations use grant funding to offer performances, exhibits, and programs that connect people across Alaska.
Grants ensure that Indigenous and traditional art forms are preserved, taught, and celebrated across generations.
Celebrating the rich cultural heritage and artistic expressions of Alaska Native peoples through preservation, mentorship, and community connection.
To expose more Alaskans to high quality work by contemporary Alaskan artists through the loaning of original art to public offices throughout Alaska and to invest in Alaska's creative industry through direct purchase of artists' work.
To request a link and agenda for these virtual meetings, contact andrea.noble@alaska.gov
Friday, November 20 2026 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, December 18 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Friday, March 19 2027 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ANCHORAGE, AK – 20 October 2026 – The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, Alaska State
Council on the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts present Poetry Out Loud™ in
partnership. This national arts education program encourages the study of great poetry by offering
free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across
the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills and build self-confidence,
while also learning more about both classic and contemporary poetry. Registration for Alaska
Poetry Out Loud in 2026-2027 is open for schools and students in grades 9-12!
On March 9th, (9) Alaska State Poetry Out Loud Finalists gathered for the Alaska State Competition in the Capital City of Juneau. We are proud to announce that Cassie Lumba from Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé will represent the State of Alaska for the National Competition in Washington DC as our 2026 Alaska State Poetry Out Loud Champion, April 27-29. Jasminka Jaksic of West Anchorage High School is the Runner-up for Alaska Poetry Out Loud 2026.
Read MoreThe "Alaska Poetry Out Loud Registration Information and Guide - 2026-2027 guide" is intended to provide teachers, administrators, librarians, community arts partners and other poetry supporters in our schools with the information needed to participate in Alaska Poetry Out Loud from the classroom, to your school and community, to the regional, state and national competitions. Click here to learn more about Alaska Poetry Out Loud and register on the website hosted by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council. Click here to learn more about the national program, including the 2026-27 Anthology. Click here to go directly to the Alaska Poetry Out Loud registration form for schools and individual at-large registrants.
ASCA represents, supports, and advances the creative endeavors of individuals, organizations and agencies throughout Alaska.
Provide support, programs and services that foster a deep commitment to delivering arts education in school districts...
Strengthen Alaska's creative industries through convenings, professional development and network-building...
Promote the importance of paying artists for their work and provide high-level professional and business development tools...
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