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Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances

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June 2–8 2024

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Kayhi Drama Kings present - Little Shop of Horrors

Sunday, June 2, 2024
2:00 pm4:00 pm
Kayhi Auditorium

Little Shop of Horrors is a man-eating, award-winning musical that follows a young Seymour as he battles his inner demons, and a man eating plant from outer space, in hopes to create his dream life. Through literal blood, sweat, and tears, this cast tells a campy and thoughtful story and bring mouthwatering life to a show that has made millions of theatergoers laugh, scream, and give up gardening for good. Get tickets now and enjoy a taste of the funniest – and hungriest – musical in town!

Call to All North American Artists for USA Miniprints for Peace and Justice 2024

Monday, June 3, 2024

Call to All North American Artists for USA Miniprints for Peace and Justice 2024

The 5th annual SOS ART Challenge and Exhibit of Miniprints on Peace and Justice

CONDITIONS
1) Miniprints from any North American artist or artist living in the USA
2) Miniprints limited to only traditional techniques of printmaking (digital prints not accepted)
3) Miniprints to relate to themes of peace and justice
4) Artist to submit up to 3 different miniprints
5) Unique size of miniprint: image 6x6", centered in paper 10x10"
6) Miniprint to have been created within the past 5 years

MINIPRINT/INFORMATION/RECEPTION
1) Deadline for application: June 3, 2024

2) Each miniprint to be artist-signed and accompanied, written on its back, by its technical details:
Name of Artist:
Title of miniprint:
Printmaking technique:
Year of creation:

3) Each submission to be accompanied, submitted online, by artist's and miniprint(s)’ information: *Artist: address, e mail, telephone, short biography, etc.
*Miniprint: information relating to each print and its accompanying statement, etc.
This information is to be provided by completing the "USA Miniprints for Peace and Justice Application Form" attached here or obtained at https://sosartcincinnati.com/call-to-artists-for-usa-miniprints-for-peace-and-justice-2024/

4) Artist to send up to 3 numbered and signed prints of every different miniprint submitted; one to become part of the "USA Miniprints for Peace and Justice 2024" portfolio that will remain with SOS ART; the others (one or two for each different miniprint) to be offered for sale.

5) Miniprints to be sent loose (ie not matted or framed) in protective material, mailed to: SOS ART, 216 Erkenbrecher Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229

6) Miniprints to be received by SOS ART no later than June 10, 2024

EXHIBIT/SALE
1) The annual Miniprint Challenge and Exhibit is organized by SOS ART, a Cincinnati-based non- profit organization whose mission is to promote the arts as vehicles for peace and justice and for a better world (website: sosartcincinnati.com; e mail: sosartcincinnati@gmail.com)

2) A selection of up to 50 miniprints received, chosen by SOS ART invited reviewers, will be exhibited at the yearly SOS ART exhibit and event for peace and justice to take place at the Art Academy of Cincinnati from June 21 until July 14, 2024; also possibly later at different venues. Miniprints not exhibited will be available to view by the public during the exhibit.

3) SOS ART and its invited reviewers will select up to 5 favorite "Coup de Coeur" miniprints (taking into account content, originality, artistry, skills, etc.). The artist creator of each "Coup de Coeur" miniprint will be recognized with a cash gift of $200.

4) Miniprints available for sale will be each offered for the unique price of $50 ($35 to benefit the artist and $15 as a donation to SOS ART). Miniprints not sold during the exhibit will not be returned and SOS ART will continue to offer them for sale in the future. Artists will retain copyrights to their artworks.

5) Images of all miniprints received will be included, with accompanying information, in a "USA Miniprints for Peace and Justice 2024" gallery folder posted on SOS ART's website (www.sosartcincinnati.com).

To view the works submitted in previous years please check the following online galleries: USA Miniprints for Peace and Justice 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Exhibit

We Belong Block Party! - Call to Vendors

Monday, June 3, 2024

Community of Ketchikan,

KWC IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR:
CULTURAL FOOD BOOTH VENDORS
ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTING KETCHIKAN’S DIVERSITY

For more information contact:

Alma Manabat Parker | Health Equity Program Director-Sama Sama Tayo Project
602 Dock Street, Ste. 108 | Ketchikan, AK 99901
office 907.225.9355 | mobile 907.821.0488

Music on the Dock - Creme Brulee

Tuesday, June 4, 2024
12:00 pm1:00 pm
If sunny - Berth 2, If raining - Berth 3 shelter

Kapamilya Culture Camp - Last Day to Enroll!

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
12:00 am
Houghtaling Elementary School
Ketchikan, AL 99901
US

Arts Report on KRBD

Thursday, June 6, 2024
8:20 am8:35 am
KRBD Studio

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.

Music on the Dock - Kayhi Drama Kings

Thursday, June 6, 2024
12:00 pm1:00 pm
If sunny - Berth 2, If raining - Berth 3 shelter

Opening Reception - Artists of Ketchikan Invitaional Exhibit

Friday, June 7, 2024
5:00 pm7:00 pm
Main Street Gallery

The Artsits of Ketchikan Invitational Exhibit celebrates the diversity and spirit of Ketchikan area artists!!!!

Nominations for Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Nominations for Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards.
The Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA), the Alaska Humanities Forum (the Forum), the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation, and the Office of the Governor are seeking nominations for the annual Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards. These awards recognize and honor Alaskans whose noteworthy contributions to the arts and humanities have made a lasting impact on Alaska's social, economic, and civic life. They highlight individuals and organizations that have helped strengthen communities by forging connections between people across race, class, and cultural divides; those that have furthered traditional Alaska Native languages or cultures; and those that have contributed to a better understanding of the world, one another, and the human experience. Nominations by the public are accepted from April 15 through June 8, 2024 online at https://www.akgovawards.org/nominate.
Categories:
• Individual Artist: This award is for an individual who demonstrates artistic leadership and has received recognition based on merit and contribution to Alaska and/or their community. The nomination clearly shows that the individual has exhibited significant and successful impact on the arts in Alaska.
• Alaska Native Arts: This award is for an individual or organization that has successfully advanced Alaska Native languages or cultures through their work. The nomination demonstrates that the individual or organization’s efforts have significantly improved the preservation, perpetuation, and active practice of Alaska Native arts.
• Arts Education: This award is for an individual or organization that demonstrates a long-standing dedication to arts education in Alaska. The nomination clearly shows that the individual or organization has significant and successful impact on arts education in Alaska.
• Arts Advocacy: This award is for an individual or organization that is dedicated to promoting the arts through volunteer, administration, legislative or professional efforts. The nomination clearly shows that the individual or organization has a long-standing, significant and successful impact on the arts in Alaska.
• Outstanding Arts Organization: This award is for organizations that have made a notable contribution to the arts and community development in Alaska. The nomination clearly shows the organization has long-standing, significant and successful impact on the arts in Alaska.

Blackwater Railroad Company!

Come check out this awesome Alaskan band!!! Rock meets folk, meets singer songwriter, meets a whole lot fun!!!! The weather is going to clear up and we are going to dance our feet off!!!!

Woody's Finest Hour Performs!!!!

Saturday, June 8, 2024
8:00 pm11:59 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

Join Woody's Finest Hour at the Creek Street Cabaret for a Summer Kick Off Party!!! No Cover!


Image Credits
TOP ROW (L-R)
Stephen Jackson, Seward Shame Pole, Saxman, Alaska, 2017 - Ketchikan Community Concert Band, image credit Felix Wong - Evy Posey, "Cosmic Wyvern", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2021 – Ricardo Búrquez, "My World", 2016 - Evon Zerbetz & Rich Stage, "A Trip to the Library", 2012 - Terry Pyles, "Yeltatzie Salmon", 2015

BOTTOM ROW (L-R)
Kathy Flora, Marcie Pungowiyi, New Path Dancers, "Thunder”, ShapeShift the 26th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2012, image credit Ernie Meloche - Rhonda Green, Tongass Historical Museum entry gate, 2021 - Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Spring Gala "The Four Seasons" May 2021 -  Nathan Jackson, "New Thundering Wings", 2016 – First City Players, "39 Steps", Jack Finnegan, 2021, image credit Jeff Fitzwater - Jackie Keizer "Sailing Off Into A Tequila Sunrise", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art, image credit Jeanette Sweetman 2021 - Shawna Hofmann, Andiamo Dance Company, image credit Jeanette Sweetman, 2021- Ricardo Búrquez, “Pipe Junction” 2021 - Isreal Shotridge, Chief Johnson's Totem Pole, Ketchikan, AK. 1955

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