Arts

Kray Van Kirk is an Alaskan singer-songwriter, delivering performances that the Borderline Folk Club in New York called “…what every singer-songwriter should aspire to.” Expertly performed on both a six and a twelve string guitar, his songs tell rich stories with many timeless and universal themes.

“This film’s title is CRAZY, not because it deals with mental illness but because the way we deal with mental illness and homelessness is crazy.”

David Woodie has worked as a logger, a fisherman, and a teacher and uses the unique perspectives he gained in those fields in his paintings. Woodie refers to himself as a narrative painter and says that his paintings suggest stories. Scott Burton hosts. Music in studio video by: Kevin MacLeod “I Knew a Guy”

Harrison B joined us March 27, 2104 in “@360” for a special in-studio concert featuring his original progressive American soul tunes. To hear more of, and purchase, his music, go to: http://www.harrisonbmusic.com.

The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with U.S. state arts agencies to support Poetry Out Loud, a contest that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage.

This spring edition of Arts@360’s Writers’ Showcase is themed “awakening.” Writers are Rich Chiappone, Sherry Simpson, Tim Lash, and Greg Capito. Actors are Brandon Demery, Christina Apathy, Corin Hughes-Skandijs, and Roblin Gray Davis.

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council’s 2014 Wearable Art show had the theme”Technicolor” and artists prepared for months. KTOO’s Scott Burton caught up with three of the participants and filmed short profiles. Meet David Walker.

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council’s 2014 Wearable Art show had the theme”Technicolor” and artists prepared for months. KTOO’s Scott Burton caught up with three of the participants and filmed short profiles. Meet Kathy Kartchner.

The Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities is an annual event that honors a select few citizens and organizations exemplifying great art and devotion to the humanities. A collaboration between the Alaska Humanities Forum and the Alaska State Council on the Arts, this year’s awards took place at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.…

Juneau-based Alaska Robotics recently raised several thousand dollars on Kickstarter to create six web video episodes of satirical political news over the course of the 2014 Alaska legislative session. We talk to the three funnymen behind the Alaska Robotics label, Pat Race, Aaron Suring and Lou Logan. Related articles: Alaska’s Daily Show? Alaska Robotics takes…