Alaska State Council on the Arts
We are glad you've found us! The Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) office is open although the staff is working by email, phone, and videoconference until further notice. Alaska State Council on the Arts and the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation (AACF) have partnered to provide a resource page related to the arts and culture sector titled Of Note on the AACF website. Visit Of Note on the AACF website, or add yourself to our newsletter list to receive both our monthly ASCA Newsletter and our new Of Note communication by email!. We also encourage you to share information that you are finding useful in these times, with our new Community Arts Program Director, Charlie Sears at charles.sears@alaska.gov.
ASCA Dates and Deadlines
ASCA staff is working from home and intermittently from the office at 161 Klevin Street, Suite 102 at the Mountain View Service Center, in Anchorage. For deliveries or other in-person needs, contact the office at (907) 269-6610 for information. All other business is being conducted virtually. The best way to reach us is by calling the main line at 907-269-6610 which is routed to staff working remotely, or by email at: asca.info@alaska.gov. Thank you for your understanding and patience. We look forward to serving you throughout these challenging times.
Grant Program Paused Until Further Notice – Adaptation and Innovation Grants to organizations and Individuals are available on a rolling deadline, at least 30 days prior to the planned activity. Visit the Adaptation and Innovation Grant Page on this website for more information.
2021 Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards! – Nominations are open for the 2021 Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards! Do you know of someone who has made an impact on their community, or communities across the state, through their work in the arts and humanities? Nominate by August 30 at https://www.akgovawards.org/nominate!
Deadline for applications: FY22 2nd Quarter Community Arts Development, Workshop, Career Opportunity, and Walker Arts Grants (see Grants to Organizations and Grants to Individuals pages for details).
2021 Alaska Literary Awards from the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation – Application Deadline: Thursday, September 30, 2021, 9:59 PM
The Alaska Literary Awards recognize and support writers of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and mixed genres. Any Alaska writer over the age of 18 who is not a full-time student is eligible to apply. Quality of the work submitted is the primary consideration in determining who receives the awards. A select number of $5,000 awards will be awarded annually. https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=9254
2021 Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship from the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation – Application Deadline: Thursday, September 30, 2021, 9:59 PM
The 2021 Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship awards recognize and support Alaska emerging artists of exceptional talent. In the 2021 cycle, a select number of $2,500 fellowships will be awarded to individual artists working in performing arts, theatre and music. https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=9255
2021 Alaska Contemporary Art Bank Call for Art Application Deadline: Sunday, October 31, 2021, 9:59 PMThe Alaska State Council on the Arts is requesting applications to purchase visual artwork for the Alaska Contemporary Art Bank. Alaskan artists are invited to submit up to 6 recent works in any media. Purchased works become part of a lending collection displayed throughout state public areas. Only works priced at or under $4,000 will be considered. https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=9249
Artists in Schools Grants – Deadline for applications: November 1, 2021 – FY22 (2021-22 School Year) Round II applications for Artists in Schools Grants (see Arts Education Grants page for details)
Deadline for applications: FY22 3rd Quarter Community Arts Development, Workshop, Career Opportunity, and Walker Arts Grants (see Grants to Organizations and Grants to Individuals pages for details).
On January 7th at 8:00 pm please join us for the Alaska Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards. Click here for more info. You can download the event program <here>. Don’t worry if you missed it, you can rewatch it here: https://www.akgovawards.org/attend.
