Meet the 2020 Individual Artist Award recipients
Every year Rasmuson Foundation recognizes some of Alaska's best artists with Individual Artist Awards. Learn who is receiving an award this year — and how they plan to use the money to grow as an artist.June 30 deadline for Alaska artists emergency grants
Artists are among the hardest hit workers in America with the closure of theaters, galleries, museums and venues.A new vision for Exxon Valdez Oil Spill recovery
We are a diverse group of Alaskans, all of whom come from the area affected by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill or who worked with the communities and science programs there. We convened with the shared vision to see the remaining EVOS Trust funds used for the long term.Foundation to match Muni arts and culture investments
Rasmuson Foundation is committing $250,000 as an incentive for municipalities to invest stimulus funds into arts and culture organizations.With partners, we devote resources to pandemic response
Our emergency funds target the most serious and immediate needs, especially those not being addressed by other funding sources.From the Desk of Diane: June 2020 report
This time like no other is prompting us to examine ourselves and our own work with fresh eyes and, recently, heavy hearts. Here is a sampling of recent activities involving Rasmuson Foundation, nonprofits and other grantees in Alaska.In a moment of national agony, family’s values guide us
We know there is no easy solution when talking about racism and inequity. But this is an issue we will continue to address.Enough. We all can do better.
The pain and, yes, outrage that is pouring out of the Black community and its allies is the result of hundreds of years of being marginalized in systemic ways.Remembering Byron Mallott
I can’t remember how many times Byron provided advice, stood up for me, showed up for me, hosted me, fished with me.Media Mentions
- Rasmuson Foundation announces 2020 award winners, gives top honor to Tlingit carver Wayne Price - Anchorage Daily News July 3
- CBJ addresses COVID-19 issues - KINY July 1
- A new vision for Exxon Valdez oil spill recovery - The Arctic Sounder June 29
- A new vision for Exxon Valdez oil spill recovery - Anchorage Daily News June 22