Contact: Jeff Clarke
Rasmuson Foundation launches Second Life Gallery of Alaskan Artists
Anchorage - Rasmuson Foundation announces that its Gallery of Alaskan Artists in Second Life is now open for visit. Second Life is an on online, 3-d virtual world imagined and created by members or "residents." If you're interested in joining us in Second Life (and have an established Second Life account) go to SLURL (Second Life URL): http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rhetorica/185/237/44.
Located on the University of Alaska Fairbanks sim Rhetorica, the gallery features the work of Alaska-based artists, each a Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Award recipient. Rasmuson Foundation is pleased to partner with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks to bring Alaskan artists and their work to this new platform or "world".
Note: To read University of Alaska - Fairbanks' blog describing this "soft" opening of the gallery and to view gallery images, click here.
A grand opening of the gallery is planned for Monday, May 12th, in conjunction with the Foundation's announcement of the 2008 Individual Artist Award recipients, including the Distinguished Artist Award.
What is Second Life?
Second Life is an Internet-based virtual world that was launched in 2003 by Linden Research, Inc. Users, called "Residents", interact with each other through avatars, providing an advanced level of a social network service. Residents can do all the things one would in reality: explore, meet other Residents, participate in group activities, and create and trade items (virtual property) and services from one another.
Companies and nonprofit organizations are creating their presence in Second Life to reach a global audience for communications, marketing, branding, fundraising and business transactions. Virtual worlds create an opportunity for collaboration and human development.
How can I participate in Second Life?
In order to participate in Second Life, one must set up a free account, choose a name and create an "avatar" or a computer representation of oneself. Click here to create an account and download the free software to access Second Life.
About the Foundation
The Rasmuson Foundation was created in May 1955 by Jenny Rasmuson to honor her late husband "E.A." Rasmuson. The Foundation is a catalyst to promote a better life for all Alaskans.
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