While the sponsors say the New JACC Partnership’s full-page ad in the Juneau Empire wasn’t intended to be political, those upset by it feel the ad implied their support for a contentious ballot proposition.
Arts & Culture
If you think Juneau’s municipal ballot measures are confusing, you’re not alone
The most contentious part of Juneau’s municipal election has turned out to be a trio of ballot propositions related to funding for the community’s aging arts venues.
Sealaska Heritage secures federal grant for downtown arts campus
With this grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the institute says it’s about 70% to its goal for this project.
Savoonga artists bring blanket toss to Juneau
The walrus-hide blanket they created will be used for blanket toss competitions in Juneau.
Music: Rockabilly musicians Deke Dickerson and Sally Jo tour Southeast Alaska
Deke Dickerson and Sally Jo played live on “Juneau Afternoon” Friday. This weekend, they’re due to play in Petersburg Friday night, Sitka on Saturday and in Juneau on Sunday.
Proposed state regulations would limit events hosted by Alaska brewers and distillers
Alaska’s alcohol control board has proposed a rule change that would further limit events at breweries and distilleries. Business owners and industry groups are raising concerns about the proposal.
NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Quinn Christopherson reflects on his newfound fame
Christopherson had never toured anywhere outside of Anchorage before winning the contest. And even though he was born and raised in Alaska, this was his first time visiting Juneau.
Once vetoed by Dunleavy, funding for Alaska’s arts council is back in the budget
Among the funding the Alaska Legislature restored that Gov. Mike Dunleavy let stand was $3,869,600 for the Alaska State Council on the Arts.
Juneau ballot measures will ask voters to approve funding for arts and culture upgrades
Three questions related to updating and improving Juneau’s arts and culture venues will appear on the municipal ballot.
With art exhibit, former Nome resident addresses the ‘collective trauma’ of indigenous suicide
The gloves and mittens used in the art exhibit “Goodbye” are all handmade and each pair was loaned to the exhibit by an Alaskan or member of the local Whitehorse community.