Art Opportunities
A Resource and Reference Area for Artists and Art-lovers.
*Dates and information as available. Email us or use the form at the bottom of the page to request updates and additions.
Artists: Take the Artists Thrive! self-assessment and then let us know what skill areas you are striving to develop and the opportunities and collaboration you are craving. There are likely others in the community with similar needs!
Local Art Opportunities
Look for these annual or semi-annual local events.
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The Market
Selling Opportunity
Saturday summer market for locally handmade and homegrown items. Contact the Market Manager to join this vibrant opportunity to engage with the community for any Saturday that works for you. Spaces can fill up!
Info on website: https://petersburgmarket.wordpress.com/
2022 Schedule: 11-1 @Inga’s Galley
May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 13, August 27.
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Rainforest Festival
Display and Education Opportunities
Community Art Show for ALL artistic media!
*In 2022 the Rainforest Festival is scheduling events throughout the year. Check their website for more information.
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Oktoberfest Art Share
Selling Opportunity
A one day market for handmade goods only.
End of October annually.
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Holiday Bazaar
Selling Opportunity
One day indoor holiday market, in recent years held at the Sons of Norway Hall.
December TBA
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Little Norway Festival Art Show
Display Opportunity
Held in conjunction with the 4 day long Little Norway celebration. This show is typically an open call held at the Clausen Museum. Contact ________ for more information.
May 2022
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Art By the Inch
Volunteer
TBA- Semi annual (often held in the spring)
A good natured fundraiser for local organization WAVE. This unusual event may involve slicing art into chunks.
Art Resource Links
ASCA: Alaska State Council for the Arts
Ketchikan Arts Council
Creating and promoting opportunities to experience the arts and explore the humanities. CALLS FOR ART
Arts Northwest
An organization that brings together performing artists, agents/managers, and presenters. The premier activity is the annual Booking Conference held at rotating venues around the Northwest United States.
Rasmuson Foundation
Artists help shape the identity of our communities. We support individual artists, museums acquiring art, touring performances and much more.
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council
The JAHC is the formal arts agency for the Capital City of Juneau, Alaska.
Artists Thrive
Take this Artist Self-Assessment and use the information to help guide your art practice development.
Sitka Arts Council
We are the arts council for the city of Sitka, Alaska. We bring intentional arts experiences to our community using the power of creative connection.
Alaska Calls for Art
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