Some talking points on the New JACC

Here is a start of a list of points to consider regarding the New JACC project. The benefits of this project for the future of our town are enormous, long-lasting, and important. Talking points for the New JACC (1)

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Diversity and Equity policy adopted

At the Council Board meeting on Wednesday evening, the Board adopted the attached policy, the culmination of several years of work. STATEMENT ON RACIAL EQUITY

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Private Board News – Sign up to receive digest version of email

HI If you would rather receive a daily digest of the emails from me, rather than a  stream of consciousness throughout the day, sign up here for this private daily digest for the JAHC Board only New Protected board page for board news: https://www.jahc.org/private-board-news/  (password jahcboard) This page only shows

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Juneau Ranks 9th in the Nation’s Small Communities for Arts Vibrancy

Juneau Ranks 9th in the Nation in the 4th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) is pleased to announce that Alaska’s Capital City has once again been ranked in the top ten small American communities for arts vibrancy.  Mayor Ken Koelsch was notified via e-mail

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Hiring: Event Staff

Now hiring for Event Technician and Event Assistant(s) to be part of the team at Centennial Hall and the JACC. Responsibilities include: Set up and take down of the furnishing and equipment for events as ordered by the clients. Drop electrical or internet connections from a 25’ catwalk. As needed

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Commemorative Pavers at the Whale available until August 31

Did you mean to get a paver with your name on it to put in the plaza by “Takhu,” the whale sculpture by R. T. Wallen, and ran out of time? There is still time! From now until August 31, you can purchase bricks that will be installed later this

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Hiring

The Council is preparing to assume management of Centennial Hall effective July 1. In preparation for this, it is hiring for two positions: Centennial Hall Manager and Centennial Hall Office Manager. Attached are Job descriptions and the application form. The applications are open until Wednesday, June 20 at 5 pm,

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Flap JACC’s on the Fourth!

            Start your 4th of July with a rousing all-American pancake breakfast to support the JACC! Choose: the American Dream (3 cakes, strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream and sausage) $10, Patriotic Pancakes (3 cakes, strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream) $8, the Gold Standard (3 cakes, butter and

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June 2018 First Friday

JUNE 2018 FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS  “CULTURAL CORRIDOR” – WILLOUGHBY AVE, WHITTIER ST, GLACIER AVE JAHC: Sealaska Heritage Institute “Youth Juried Art Exhibit” 350 Whittier St, 4:30-7:00 PM Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) will open its second, biennial Juried Youth Art Exhibit this week and announce winners during Celebration 2018, scheduled June 6-9.

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May 2018 First Friday

MAY 2018 FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS “CULTURAL CORRIDOR” – WILLOUGHBY AVE, WHITTIER ST, GLACIER AVE JAHC: Ternion (Sets of Three) & Fin, Fur, Feathers, and the Frozen North 350 Whittier St, 4:30-7:00 PM The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council features local artists Amanda Filori and Louise Miller for the month of

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