Chuck Collins, Candidate for District 1, on the arts

Chuck Collins sent his responses to the Council’s questions about his views on issues relating to the arts in Juneau. Charles (Chuck) Collins Candidate District 1 Describe your involvement/participation in the arts and cultural activities in Juneau. How many times per year do you attend an arts and cultural event?

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Jesse Kiehl, candidate for Assembly Seat 1, on the arts.

CONTINUE READING: 2017-09-10 Kiehl JAHC Questionnaire Reply

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Andrew “Andy” Hughes, write-in candidate for Assembly Area Wide, on the arts

Andrew “Andy” Hughes, Write-in Candidate for Assembly Area-Wide Questions for the 2017 October Municipal Election Assembly Candidates Describe your involvement/participation in the arts and cultural activities in Juneau. I am recently retired and look forward to opportunities to attend more arts and cultural events. How many times per year do

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Loretto Jones, Candidate for Assembly District 1 on the arts

The Council asked each of the candidates for Assembly and School Board for their thoughts on issues relating to the arts and arts education, so that we can be informed voters on Oct. 3. Loretto Jones sent her comments: Questions for the 2017 October Municipal Election Assembly Candidates Describe your

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Be a Groundbreaker!

 . Juneau’s New JACC Launches Groundbreaker Fundraising Campaign Juneau, August 16, 2017 The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) and the New JACC Partnership Board announced today the launch of a limited offer Groundbreaker Campaign for the New Juneau Arts and Culture Center (New JACC). This invitation to become a

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JACC will be closed Monday

The JACC will be closed on Monday, 9/4/17 in celebration of the Labor Day Holiday. Reopening at 9 am Tuesday.  

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Food Festival Saturday, August 26 9 – 1:20 pm

Fresh produce! Crafts! Artists! Live Music! Learn how forage for local food, compost, make pickles! How to grow Primroses, with Ed Buyarski! (full workshop and music schedule is on the Facebook event) The event is free, open to the public, indoors, and loads of fun! Hope to see you!

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Thank you for the Grand Piano!

Thank you so much to all those who helped the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council purchase a new grand piano, the Wilhelm Schimmel, now in the JACC, and officially dedicated in concert on Thursday evening, July 6. Special thanks to pianist Mary Watson, whose vision, dedication, and leadership led to

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All-City Elementary Art Exhibit Winners Announced

    Juneau School District and Juneau Arts and Humanities Council Announce 2017 Elementary Art Exhibit Winners The Juneau School District and the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council announce the winners of the 2017 All-City Elementary Art Exhibit. The award-winning pieces will be on exhibit in the public libraries this

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Poetry Out Loud State Champion Announced

2017 ALASKA STATE POETRY OUT LOUD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED JUNEAU, ALASKA – The Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) and the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) are pleased to announce that Isabella Weiss, a freshman from Colony High School in Anchorage is Alaska's State Champion. Isabella will go onto represent Alaska

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