Poetry Omnibus Competition now open

Greetings Poets. The Poetry OmniBus contest is now open.  Access the entry form from the website: juneaupoets.wordpress.com We had many many entries last year, so we ask only one entry per person, please. Please share this information with anyone you think may be interest.  Let me know if you have any

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Bob Banghart joins New JACC effort as executive director

From the New JACC Communications Desk: The Partnership Announces a New Executive Director of the New Juneau Arts & Culture Center (New JACC) We wanted YOU to be the first to know that Robert (Bob) Banghart has been named Executive Director of the New JACC project. Bob is the principal

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Holiday Pickleball hours

Extended times and dates for pickleball during the holiday season! Most Mondays – Thursdays, three sessions/day, 10 – noon, noon – 2, 2 – 4. Christmas Eve until 2, closed Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Years. $5/session or a 10-session punchcard for $45. Call for more information: 586-2787.

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Geneva Woods needs a part time art teacher!

The Council is hiring for a part-time art teacher to work at Geneva Woods 4 days/week for the school year. This person works as part of a team of two to offer afterschool homework and arts for elementary school age children in Geneva Woods. Pay is 30/hour. (ACE teacher Job

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Creative Team set for Alaska Folk Festival Art

Proud of Juneau Arts and Humanities Council staff members Laura Miko and Meghan Chambers for being selected as the creative team for 2020’s Alaska Folk Festival! They will be working together to create the poster, backdrop, and all the cool Festival stuff – Can’t wait to see what they create!

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Raincheck! New online art magazine

Excited to see more innovative and creative developments in the arts in Juneau! Check out the new Raincheck online art magazine with a terrific interactive Instagram for First Friday, interviews and articles about arts and culture in Juneau. Lillian Odekirk, managing editor and founder, came to Juneau just about a

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Artful Teaching Program Listed in National Report

Juneau Arts Education Programs Listed in National Report The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (The Council), is thrilled to announce that the Artful Teaching program, co-sponsored by The Council, Juneau School District, and the University of Alaska Southeast has been highlighted in the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies 2018 Annual Report. 

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Tidal Echoes submissions sought

Submissions for Tidal Echoes 2020 are currently open and the deadline is December 1st, 2019. Full-time residents of Southeast Alaska and University of Alaska Southeast students are eligible to submit prose, poetry, and/or artwork to the journal for a chance to be published in our 2020 edition. Submissions will only

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Eighth Graders loved Devilfish

As part of our Any Given Child program to ensure that all of Juneau’s children have the opportunity to enjoy the arts, the eighth graders attended special performances of Perseverance Theatre’s production of Vera Starbard’s Devilfish.  They loved it! ‘Devilfish’ playwright’s favorite audience? Eighth graders.  

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Hiring for Part Time Art Teacher and Event Crew

We are hiring immediately for: a part time Art Teacher for our after-school art and homework program for elementary school children at Cedar Park. Teaching artists or certified teachers with experience with elementary age students are encouraged to apply. ARTSHOP teacher Job Description a part time seasonal (winter) Event Crew

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