CALL FOR ART FaceMasks
The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Presents: A call for art for a special May First Friday Virtual Gallery. We are challenging community members to create artistic Face masks and coverings to have presented in a virtual show. Face masks and covering do not have to be functional, and can
Where has the JACC gone?
March 18, 2020 Hello, On Tuesday, The City Manager’s office called to tell us that the City would be taking over the JACC to serve as an emergency shelter for the community’s homeless population during the Covid-19 emergency. They anticipate needing the facility until fall. The Arts Council had already
Juneau Arts & Culture Center, Centennial Hall & Convention Center Closed for Public Use Until March 30
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TO: All Media FROM: Juneau Arts & Humanities Council RE: Juneau Arts & Culture Center & Centennial Hall Facility Closures MORE INFO: nancy@jahc.org, meghan@jahc.org, board@jahc.org URLS: www.jahc.org DATE: 3/16/20 RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Juneau Arts & Culture Center, Centennial Hall & Convention Center Closed
Winners of Wearable Art 2020: Joie de Vivre Announced
Winners of 2020 Wearable Art Extravaganza Joie de Vivre and Next Year’s Theme Announced The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is delighted to announce the winners and honorees of the 2020 Wearable Art Extravaganza Joie de Vivre – the 20th anniversary of Wearable Art in Juneau! Jurors K.D. Roope, Nic
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
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
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
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!
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.
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.