Who’s it for:
Emerging writers, filmmakers, photographers, and digital storytellers whose work highlights Alaska’s landscapes, wildlife, and communities.

What the grant provides

A one-time unrestricted award of $20,000 to support a creative project
Collaboration opportunities with Alaska Wilderness League’s advocacy team to help share your work

How to apply

Submit a 500-word project proposal and sample work or portfolio
Include a timeline, budget, and impact plan
Deadline: August 23, 2026
Award announcement: November 2026

Course description:

Theater in its Western historical context, coupling a study of theatrical modes with the reading of plays from different time periods, from ancient Greek theater through 18th century drama. When possible, local guest artists meet with students, and classes attend performances. Readings may include Sophocles, Euripides, Shakespeare, Behn and Moliere.

Calling all youth ages 11–17! Join Ketchikan Indian Community Cultural Resources for an unforgettable Canoe Camp, where you’ll connect with culture, history, and traditional knowledge while building new skills and friendships.

Date: August 24–27
Location: Salmon Falls
Open to youth ages 11–17

More information, including the application and registration details, will be shared soon. Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out!

The Main Street Gallery is a program of the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council. Exhibit Openings at the Main Street Gallery are always the first Friday of the Month! New exhibits are mounted each month by artists and curators.

Main Street Gallery exhibits run the first Friday of each month, through the last full week of the month. EXCEPT for the 51st Annual Blueberry Arts Festival in 2026!!! The Open Call Exhibit welcomes artists of any age, using any medium. The Opening Reception will be an anomaly, on Friday, July 31st from 5 to 7pm.

Main Street Gallery exhibits and Artist Presentations are always free and open to the public!

We strive to promote cooperation and an exchange of ideas among those interested in or engaged in quilt making; to instruct members in methods and techniques and to inspire personal achievement; and to encourage and maintain high standards of design and technique in quilt making.

All levels of quilters are invited and encouraged to attend!

Bring your ukulele and have some fun playing with the group.
Meets on Wednesdays at 3:45pm at the Inn at Creek Street!

The wonderful Stephanie Patton hosts the show After Hours Alaska every Wednesday from 9pm-11pm on KRBD. You can find out more information here as she interview musicians on a weekly basis.

Each week at approximately 8:20 am KRBD hosts the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council for their weekly report on arts and humanities in Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Get a synopsis of the local music scene, performances, Gallery exhibits, pop-ups, and Calls to artists. The Arts Report often features special guests from the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Artists, and Curators. Tune in weekly to KRBD 105.3 FM Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Saxman, 107.1 FM North Ketchikan, Ward Cove, and Ketchikan, 101.7: Craig, 90.7: North Point Higgins, 90.1: Mountain Point, Hydaburg, Klawock, and Thorne Bay.
If you would like your event to be aired in the Arts Report please let us know by the Thursday prior.

Weekly live music to accompany your dining or drinking. No reservations and the place can fill up quick. Some Fridays might not have a performance, so be forewarned of unexpected cancellations. The playlists on speaker are generally great enough, so either way its worth a Friday night social hour.