She led the way for Army women. Now she’s in the Hall of Fame.
For a woman who stood 5 foot 2, Mary Louise Rasmuson might not have looked like a barrier-busting force to be reckoned with. But that’s exactly who she was.Grants for rural Alaska healthcare projects
An Alaska healthcare partnership has awarded the first grants from a new fund that aims to fill gaps in rural Alaska health care.New videos explain artist awards — and secrets of success.
Every year, the Foundation honors 36 Alaska artists for outstanding creative work with an Individual Artist Award. The awards bring recognition, opportunities for professional development and money.
Artists who have received the awards, Foundation staff and art experts are featured in three new videos designed to help applicants through the process.
From the Desk of Diane: January 2020 report
We thought you might be interested in recent happenings in our world, including a listening session with African American leaders, workshops for artists and support for getting every Alaskan counted in the U.S. census. Let us know what you think and if you'd like to hear more! — Diane Kaplan, president and CEO, Rasmuson FoundationRemembering a great artist, Ron Senungetuk
We are mourning the loss this week of Iñupiaq carver and metalsmith Ron Senungetuk, who founded the Native Art Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and was the Foundation's 2008 Distinguished Artist.Workshops for artists in January and February
Alaska artists interested in the Foundation's Individual Artist Awards are invited to attend a hands-on workshop to help with their application.Applications now open for Individual Artist Awards
New this year: Groups and collaboratives can apply
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lisa Demer, 907-334-0529
ldemer@rasmuson.org
Anchorage, AK – Rasmuson Foundation is accepting applications for the 2020 Individual Artist Awards (IAA). Applications will be accepted through March 2.
In addition to individual artists, groups and collaboratives — two or more artists working together — for the first time will be eligible for Project Awards and Fellowships.
The secret of Mel
A celebration of life for Mel Sather will be held on Wednesday, Dec.18, 2019, at 4 p.m., at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Those close to Mel or the Foundation are welcome to attend. Instead of flowers, consider supporting the next generations of broadcasters through a fund at The Alaska Community Foundation created in memory of Mel.Media Mentions
- Fund to help Anchorage residents impacted by COVID-19 surpasses - KTVA 11 - The Voice of Alaska March 27
- Finding community when we’re asked to stay home | Coronavirus | anchoragepress.com March 23
- Alaska Journal | Movers and Shakers for March 15 March 12
- Mother daughter show opens at SAM March 14 - News - Mount Shasta Herald - Mount Shasta, CA - Mount Shasta, CA March 11