Brave Heart Buoys & Chairs
Several artists have painted buoys and chairs to help raise funds for BHV! The artworks are on display downtown for residents and visitors to enjoy all summer. Get a peek at the buoys and chairs created for the 2024 Online Auction by visiting braveheartvolunteers.org/buoys-chairs-auction-2024 Check back to the website often, as BHV continues to add…
Read MoreA Night (and a Week) to Remember!!
FREE Jazz Concerts around Sitka – Afternoons & Evenings, from Monday August 26 through Saturday August 31. Sitka Jazz Stroll Aug. 26 – 29 at 12:30pm – at Bayview Pub, Beak & Stevenson Hall Free Jazz Story Hour Aug. 28 at 7pm at Stevenson Hall Free Evening Jazz Concerts Aug. 29, 30 & 31 at…
Read MoreCall for Performers & Interested Folks
The 30th Anniversary Sitka Monthly Grind will take place on October 5th at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi, and we are looking for performers onstage and help backstage!! Come celebrate 30 Years with us – Sitka’s Family-Friendly Variety Show! We welcome performances of Music, Dance, Readings, Magic, Acrobatics, Drama, Storytelling, Comedy, and more! Please contact…
Read MoreNW Coast Metal Engraving
Class takes place in Yakutat Sept. 17 to Sept. 29, is taught by master artist Abel Ryan, and is sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute and Yakutat Tlingit Tribe. To be considered for this class, you must apply by Noon on Sept. 11th, and you must agree to attend all sessions – Sessions are held on…
Read MoreSitka Monthly Grind 30th Season
Come Celebrate 30 Years with the Sitka Monthly Grind: Sitka’s home-grown, family-friendly variety show!! We welcome performances of Music, Dance, Readings, Magic, Acrobatics, Drama, Storytelling, Comedy, and more! Let us know if you’d like to be involved in any of the shows listed below – we would love to see you! Email jbudd3500@gmail.com to volunteer…
Read MoreFilming Artist Delores Churchill
Ten years ago, Artchange, Inc. finished the film “Tracing Roots” with the amazing #DeloresChurchill. Our focus in that film was on Haida elder and master weaver Delores Churchill. “Tracing Roots” had an encore screening in Juneau Spring 2024 at the Gold Town Nickelodeon. A few weeks ago, Artchange, Inc. and 14milesalaska picked up the camera…
Read MoreArtist-in-Residence Program
The Alaska Native Artist Residency Program 2024 will include the following artists: Lisa Kamahamak Lynch, Inupiaq painter and beader (June 11-July 2) Neva Mathias, Cup’ik grass weaver and dance fan maker (July 23-Aug. 11) James G̱ooch Éesh Hart, Lingit carver (Aug 20-Sept. 8) Tina Cupell’aq Harness, Mixed Yup’ik beader (Sept. 12-Oct. 2) Denali Taniilux̂ McGlashan,…
Read MoreReasons to Love Farmer’s Market
Photos from the Sitka Farmers’ Market on Saturday August 10, 2024: Photo above: President Jill Scheidt of Ocean Wave Quilters Guild, proudly showing the Handmade Quilt that’s being raffled to benefit the Cancer Survivors Support Society. Tickets $10. Drawing October 27. Tickets are sold all summer. Drawing will be held at the Sitka Elks Lodge…
Read More“At the Bathhouse”
Sitka Tells Tales is heading to Tenakee Springs, Alaska! And We Need You! Live in Tenakee and want to tell a 6-minute true story or play music? Call Ellen at (907) 738-2174 or email artchangeinc@gmail.com. We coach, encourage, and have tips for tellers! Questions? Want to participate? Contact us SOON! The Theme: “At the Bathhouse”…
Read MoreSummer Cirque Classes
You Can Fly! Run away to the Circus without leaving Sitka! Visit sitkacirque.com/ and find out how! For registration help, contact us: sitkacirque@gmail.com or talk to Chelsea at (907) 623-0751. Another great way to find our classes & performances is on our Facebook page: facebook.com/sitkacirque (Don’t forget to check out our “Cirque Noir: Summer Delirium!”…
Read MoreAWCC’s 6th Annual Art Contest
Alaska Biodiversity Art Contest, sponsored by The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Calling all inspired K-12 Artists! AWCC’s annual art contest is in its sixth year and this year’s theme is “Animals of Alaska: Sky, Sea and Land!” AWCC will be accepting submissions August 1 – October 1, 2024. Entry is FREE for Alaska students from…
Read More2024 Sitka Farmers Markets
Vendor registration is open for the 2024 Sitka Farmers Markets. This 17th annual community event is hosted by the Sitka Local Foods Network, a nonprofit working to improve Sitka’s food security. The online vendor registration page, http://sitkafarmersmarket.eventsmart.com, is live and ready for vendors to sign up and pre-pay for their spots. This summer the Sitka…
Read MoreArt Students Craft Xóots Piece
Students in Ms. Manewal’s Glass & Tile class and Advanced Formline students of Mr. Skultka’s collaborated to transform this red cedar brown bear into a work of art using glass and and tile. “Buddy” was originally carved on the SHS CNC router in 2018 during an open house. The bear will soon be located at…
Read MoreQuilt Raffle 2024
Sitka Cancer Survivors Society Annual Raffle – Tickets $10. Drawing October 27, 2024. Tickets are sold all summer. Three prizes – you choice when ticket is drawn: “Sue’s Diamonds” Quilt – queen size, designed & made by Ocean Wave Quilters Guild $250 CASH donated by Stereo North Hotel Room, 2 nights, donated by Aspen Hotels…
Read MoreNew Parks & Rec Website
A New Website for CBS Parks & Rec Activities & Facilities – announcements & reservations. Find the website at https://sitka.recdesk.com/Community/Home You can also go to recreation.cityofsitka.com and that will take you to the new website home page. Once you are at the home page, you can scroll down and see announcements for Spring, Summer &…
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