Marine View Mural Project

The Marine View Mural Project team invites Juneau artists to take part in a collaborative public art initiative and educational opportunity. This project is open to high school students, university students, and adult artists in any stage of their career. Selections will be based on the quality of the proposed

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2026 Wearable Art Set Design: Request for Proposals

WEARABLE ART SET DESIGN: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WEARABLE ART EXTRAVAGANZA 2026 THEME: CAMP! EVENT DATES: FEBRUARY 14-15, 2026 PRESENTED BY THE JUNEAU ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) seeks an artist or artist(s) to design the set for the Wearable Art Extravaganza in

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Call for Nominations: Kathy Kolkhorst Ruddy Awards for the Arts

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council has announced a call for nominations for its biennial recognition awards, the Kathy Kolkhorst Ruddy Awards for the Arts. The awards honor individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, stewardship, culture, and the environment in our community. Members of the

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JAHC Board of Trustees DEI Statement Response

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Board of Trustees addresses our ongoing commitment to cultural safety and inclusion. JUNEAU, ALASKA (May 7, 2025) — The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) has been thoughtfully working on our cultural safety guidelines (also known as DEI statements) since late 2023. The JAHC

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PRESS RELEASE: JAHC Announces Leadership Transition

JUNEAU ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION JUNEAU, ALASKA (May 5, 2025) — The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) today announced that Executive Director Phil Huebschen will be stepping down from their position effective May 14, 2025, to pursue new professional opportunities. During their tenure since February 2023,

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Accepting Proposals for JAHC Gallery Season

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) is now accepting exhibition proposals for the upcoming Gallery Season running October 2025 through September 2026.  The JAHC Gallery Program supports both established and emerging Alaskan artists showcasing new works, while representing the broadest spectrum of visual art media. Individuals, groups, and organizations

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Now Accepting Applications for Scholarships and Grants

The 2025 scholarship and grant period is now open and currently accepting applications.  The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) is now accepting applications for the 2025 scholarship and grants. This funding is awarded to artists and applicants to Juneau residents, though we are accepting applications from the greater southeast

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Áak’w Rock 2025 Postponed

Due to temporary staffing constraints, we are putting Áak’w Rock 2025 on hold.  The planning team at the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is committed to supporting this amazing festival in partnership with The Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, and uplifting Indigenous voices and artistry

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2024 Wearable Art Winners Announcement

The 2024 Wearable Art Extravaganza Neon Apocalypse winners announced! The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council congratulates the winners of the 2024 Wearable Art Extravaganza and announces the next theme for the 2026 Wearable Art Extravaganza! JUNEAU, ALASKA (Sept. 23, 2024) — The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) is pleased

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Accepting Submissions for Portable Southeast 2025

NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2025 PORTABLE SOUTHEAST TRAVELING EXHIBIT The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) announces the return of Portable Southeast, a traveling exhibit opportunity for artists living and working in Southeast Alaska. JUNEAU, ALASKA (August 23, 2024) — The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is currently seeking

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