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Individual Artist Awards logo. Photo courtesy of the Rasmuson Foundation

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Rasmuson Foundation accepting applications for Individual Artist Awards

Project Awards are for short-term projects that clearly benefit the artist and their development.

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New works for a new season

May First Friday showcases work by Homer and Kenai Peninsula artists.

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Off the shelf: Time and space and the human heart

Contemporary novel combines historical and science fiction for a gripping, emotional journey.

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From crayons to showcase

Homer youth showcases her creativity in gallery exhibit.

Ursa Major Fund logo. Photo courtesy of Bunnell Street Arts Center

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Bunnell Street Arts Center announces ‘Ursa Major Fund’ grant opportunity

The fund will support artist-led, risk-taking, public-facing projects.

Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell, the featured guest artists for the 50th Alaska Folk Festival, perform the final concert of the weeklong event at Centennial Hall on Sunday night. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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50th Alaska Folk Festival is one for the records

Capacity crowds, Grammy-winning artists, sellout of merchandise, future film make for resounding week.

The Seward Sleeper Sharks present during the 28th Annual Alaska Tsunami Bowl in the Seward High School Auditorium in Seward, Alaska, on Feb. 28, 2025. (Photo provided by Mica Van Buskirk)

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Seward teams earn 2nd, 4th place at Alaska Tsunami Bowl

Seward students who competed this year were recognized Monday with a commending resolution by the Seward City Council.

Mixed media artworks by area youth are currently displayed in Homer Council on the Arts' annual Jubilee! youth art exhibit and celebration, ongoing through April, in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Jubilee celebrates youth arts

This exhibit is held annually by Homer Council on the Arts

Students with the Paul Banks Preludes prepare to perform during the annual Art Extravaganza on Friday, April 4 at Paul Banks Elementary School. The students will join others on Thursday, April 10 onstage the Mariner Theatre to perform in the Sea of Strings music event. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Sea of Strings to debut new, local compositions

More than 200 musicians — mainly students from the Homer OPUS program and the Homer Youth String Orchestra…

Jeff Dean is midway through the initial heat on a commission piece. Dean will be participating as one of the artists in this year’s Ready Set Art Ptarmigan Arts fundraiser. (Photo provided by Jeff Dean)

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Artistry for all to see

Ready… Set… Art! fundraiser brings artists together to complete works of art out in the public eye.

“Octoparty,” by Kenai Alternative High School student Adelynn DeHoyos, and “Green Speckled Ocean,” by Soldotna High School Student Savannah Yeager are seen as part of the 34th Annual Visual Feast Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Juried Student Art Show during an opening reception at the Kenai Art Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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‘Consume a bunch of art’

The 34th Annual Visual Feast showcases art by Kenai Peninsula Borough School District students.

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Art celebrating spring

Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate spring with local artists showcasing new and continuing work. Stroll the…

This photograph by Inupiaq artist Jenny Irene is on display through April in her exhibit, “On this sand (together)” at Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Arts Center

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Arts and artists in April

Bunnell Street Arts Center hosts residencies, exhibits, performances, artist opportunities and more.