Time to renew, gain insight, reflect
We are sharing this post by Kawerak Inc., the nonprofit Alaska Native corporation for the Nome region, announcing a new program to reward long-term employees with longevity leave. And remember, we are accepting applications for our Sabbatical Program through Sept. 15.Who received a 2019 Individual Artist Award? Here’s the whole list.
Enjoy learning about what the awardees have in store.Foundation announces 2019 Individual Artist Award recipients
One makes traditional dolls of sealskin, leather and grass. Another performs in drag. There's an author writing a book about female mixed martial arts and poets exploring themes of the Arctic and climate change. Meet Rasmuson Foundation's 2019 Individual Artist Award recipients.Writer, researcher, soundscape artist Richard Nelson: Foundation’s 2019 Distinguished Artist
He's a writer and narrator, radio producer and researcher, soundscape artist and filmmaker. And now Richard Nelson is the Foundation's 2019 Distinguished Artist. Read why he was selected and about his life study of Alaska here.Telling artist stories, 49th state style
With stories, images of artwork, excerpts of literary works and photos of the artists themselves, our partnership with the literary nonprofit 49 Writers is helping us build a new wing in the Foundation’s online museum of Alaska art.Alaska: Our quality of life is at stake
We have heard repeatedly from some supporting billion-plus budget cuts that “the private sector should step up and fill the gap.” This isn’t possible.Premiere Friday of “Magnetic North: Governor Bill Sheffield”
Note: Alaska Humanities Forum produced the Magnetic North series in partnership with Rasmuson Foundation, which has provided more than $550,000 for the series.
By Alaska Humanities Forum
Anchorage, AK — The premiere screening of a new documentary film featuring former Gov.
Meet Foundation’s new program officers: a social worker, a lawyer and an artist
May 6, 2019
Contact: Lisa Demer, 907-334-0529
Anchorage, AK – Rasmuson Foundation is pleased to announce three new hires as we grow to better serve Alaska. One is our first external affairs program officer, with duties that bridge grantmaking and connections with the larger philanthropic world.
What kind of Alaska do we want?
Some of Alaska's most vulnerable people could be hurt by the governor's proposed cuts. We are deeply concerned.Media Mentions
- Nome Artists Awarded for Work to Sustain Cultural Knowledge – KNOM Radio Mission June 7
- Local poet receives Rasmuson Fellowship - Wrangell Sentinel May 31
- Foundation announces six artist awardees from Northern and Western Alaska - The Delta Discovery, Inc. May 23
- Vivian Prescott receives Rasmuson fellowship - KSTK May 23