Artist-in-Residence Program

The Alaska Native Artist Residency Program 2024 will include the following artists: Lisa Kamahamak Lynch, Inupiaq painter and beader (June 11-July 2) Neva Mathias, Cup’ik grass weaver and dance fan maker (July 23-Aug. 11) James G̱ooch Éesh Hart, Lingit carver (Aug 20-Sept. 8) Tina Cupell’aq Harness, Mixed Yup’ik beader (Sept. 12-Oct. 2) Denali Taniilux̂ McGlashan,…

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“At the Bathhouse”

In August, Sitka Tells Tales headed to Tenakee Springs, Alaska for an in-person arts event. The storytelling and music event was recorded live, broadcast on August 20 on KCAW, and is available as a podcast at Artchange, Inc. This was the pre-event reach-out:  Live in Tenakee and want to tell a 6-minute true story or…

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Filming Artist Delores Churchill

Ten years ago, Artchange, Inc. finished the film “Tracing Roots” with the amazing #DeloresChurchill. Our focus in that film was on Haida elder and master weaver Delores Churchill. “Tracing Roots” had an encore screening in Juneau Spring 2024 at the Gold Town Nickelodeon. A few weeks ago, Artchange, Inc. and 14milesalaska picked up the camera…

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The Inside Scoop on “Newsies”

The show is being presented by SFAC’s Musical Theater Camp students on Friday Aug. 2nd at 7pm and Sat. Aug. 3rd at 2pm and 7pm The show is single cast, and in total, there are 40 students involved:  8 on the tech team, and 32 in the cast. The ages of the students in this…

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The Inside Scoop on “Newsies”

The show is being presented by SFAC’s Musical Theater Camp students on Friday Aug. 2nd at 7pm and Sat. Aug. 3rd at 2pm and 7pm The show is single cast, and in total, there are 40 students involved:  8 on the tech team, and 32 in the cast. The ages of the students in this…

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Art Students Craft Xóots Piece

Students in Ms. Manewal’s Glass & Tile class and Advanced Formline students of Mr. Skultka’s collaborated to transform this red cedar brown bear into a work of art using glass and and tile. “Buddy” was originally carved on the SHS CNC router in 2018 during an open house. The bear will soon be located at…

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First Annual Sitka Shakedown

May 4th’s Sitka Shakedown served up something to delight the senses of all! Thanks to everyone for showing up and bringing friends, family, strangers, and enemies to the brewery for live music, fresh sudsy release, pop up artists, games, and more from 4 to 9pm. Music Lineup! Los Castaways 4-5pm Slack Tide and Friends 5:15-6:45pm…

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Celebration 2024 in Juneau

CELEBRATION:  “Together We Live in Balance” — Application Deadlines remaining in May: Whether you’re a Native artist, filmmaker, a foodie, dancer, or just eager to be a part of Celebration 2024, we have something for everyone! While the deadlines have already passed for the Juried Youth Art Exhibit, the Dance Groups, and the Juried Film…

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Join the Circus this Summer?

This summer, we’re offering classes for teens, youth, and adults, with space in all beginner classes and all sessions of our popular pole class. And check out our two-day circus camps! These are a great fit for circus newcomers, but camp will give even long-time cirque students the chance to play with many exciting new…

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STEAM Academy for High Schoolers

“Opening the Box:  Summer STEAM Academy” (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) for high schoolers focuses on traditional ecological knowledge and STEAM career connections – Apply by Thursday, May 2nd. Students can earn high school credit while working alongside Elders and professional researchers to build a deeper connection to the place we call home. Learning strands…

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NW Coast Beginning Basketry

“Art S183 Harvest and Preparation of Basketry Materials” – Saturdays and Sundays from April 27 through May 5 from 9am-5pm at Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus, Textile Room 2, Downtown Juneau. Capacity is limited. Class cost is $25 (There is an additional fee of $90 for students seeking UAS credit.) Previous experience is not necessary to…

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Celebration 2024 in Juneau

CELEBRATION:  “Together We Live in Balance” — Application Deadlines remaining in May: Whether you’re a Native artist, filmmaker, a foodie, dancer, or just eager to be a part of Celebration 2024, we have something for everyone! While the deadlines have already passed for the Juried Youth Art Exhibit, the Dance Groups, and the Juried Film…

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Celebration 2024 Design Winner

SHI announces winner of Celebration 2024 Art Contest. Five other entries were chosen for honorable mentions. An artist from Seattle has won Sealaska Heritage Institute’s (SHI) competition to visually represent this year’s Celebration, a huge, dance-and-culture festival held every even year in Juneau since 1982. The artist, G̱at X̱wéech (Nick Alan Foote), won with his…

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Summer Music Mondays

Registration is now open for “Summer Music Mondays” – a program of CBS Parks & Recreation Dept. To Register, visit https://sitka.recdesk.com/Community/Program and Scroll down to the “Music” section. “Summer Music Mondays” offers fun classes for: Tots, who are 6 months to 3 years old AND Elementary kids, who are kindergarten through 5th grade, taught by…

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Celebration 2024 Design Winner

SHI announces winner of Celebration 2024 Art Contest. Five other entries were chosen for honorable mentions. An artist from Seattle has won Sealaska Heritage Institute’s (SHI) competition to visually represent this year’s Celebration, a huge, dance-and-culture festival held every even year in Juneau since 1982. The artist, G̱at X̱wéech (Nick Alan Foote), won with his…

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