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,
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
Aan Yátx’u Sáani: Noble People of the Land Juneau Histories project
Aan Yátx’u Sáani: Noble People of the Land Juneau Histories project web page is posted here. The video created by KTOO is available on YouTube.
From the Executive Director
Hello, I am writing today concerned for the safety of all of those who have spoken out about this issue of cultural appropriation. I am concerned about the cyber bullying, and threats of violence occurring in our community.It needs to be clarified that at no time did I receive threats
Juneau Arts and Humanities Council Statement on Cultural Appropriation
Statement on Cultural Appropriation dated
Update from the Council on Cultural Appropriation in Wearable Arts
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council would like to acknowledge the community conversation that has developed around the topic of cultural appropriation in Wearable Art “Molten” 2018. The board and staff appreciate the constructive feedback that has been shared via personal conversations, email, text, and telephone. The JAHC is working diligently to
Call for Art: CFA E18-080 – Design & Production of a Fire Dish (Art) for the Native Burial Ground Monument at Sayeik Gastineau Community School
The City & Borough of Juneau, Alaska is constructing a Native Burial Ground Monument at Sayeik Gastineau Elementary School. The Fire Dish shall be part of the monument installed at Sayeik Gastineau Community School. Deadline for submittals is 2:00 PM November 16, 2017. Contacts for this project are: Greg Smith,
Call for Entries – Wearable Art 2018: MOLTEN
The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council invites artists to create a piece of wearable art for the 2018 Wearable Arts Extravaganza: MOLTEN. Deadline for artist registration is December 1, 2017. To enter Wearable Art 2018, artists need to visit www.jahc.org/wearable-art-2018-molten and: 1. Download, read, and sign the required documents in
School Board Candidates Holst and Short on the role of arts in education
We asked the school board candidates for their thoughts on arts in education. Here are: Brian Holst on arts education Jeff Short on arts education
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?