Sitka is known as the home of abundance in wildlife and outdoor activities. Sitka is also known for an abundance of the arts in summer.

“Happy Porch Fest!” says one person to another. “Happy Porch Fest to you, too!” This may sound odd to anyone, except those walking down Lincoln Street on Porch Fest Day. Now in its fourth year, Porch Fest is becoming a Sitka tradition.

The Sitka Music Festival (SMF) was started in 1972 by violinist Paul Rosenthal. This celebration of chamber music has evolved through the decades. “It’s been quite a journey,” says Festival Executive Director Alex Serio.

In late July every year, Broadway comes to Sitka. Broadway, you say? Yes, Broadway – in the form of the Sitka Fine Arts Camp (SFAC) Musical Theater production. 

What happens when three creative teachers combine sign language, Tlingít language and violin? An amazing program called Lingít Ghíxh’jaa’ (Tlingít Violin).