Press Releases December 17, 2019

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.

News November 26, 2019

Foundation board approves 24 grants and initiatives

From Naknek to Petersburg, the board approved more than $6 million in grants to Alaska nonprofits, tribal organizations and local governments and $4.6 million to support investments in arts and other initiatives.

News November 26, 2019

Here is the whole list of grants and initiatives.

Here is the whole list of grants approved by the Rasmuson Foundation board in November 2019.

News November 13, 2019

Foundation announces 2020 Sabbatical Award recipients

Leaders of five Alaska nonprofit organizations and two tribal governments have been named as recipients of a 2020 Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Award.

Press Releases October 1, 2019

Nominate now for 2020 Distinguished Artist Award

Rasmuson Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Distinguished Artist Award. The nomination period opened Tuesday, October 1. The deadline for nominating artists is Monday, December 16.

News September 25, 2019

FAQs on investing in solutions for homelessness

For more on the initiative announced in September 2019, here are some questions and answers.

News September 25, 2019

Four Alaska partners announce $40 million investment in solutions for homelessness

Four private Alaska partners have joined to fund $40 million with one goal: Designing a pathway to end homelessness.

News September 18, 2019

Foundation welcomes new staff, promotes career growth

Meet our new team members! They bring expertise in visual and performing arts, human resources, philanthropy, health education and media. Two grew up in Anchorage.

News July 22, 2019

Homelessness Leadership Council urges Legislature to restore funding for programs and services

Just as the Anchorage community is making progress to address the persistent issue of homelessness, cuts to the State of Alaska budget are certain to worsen the problem and push more people—including women, children, seniors and those with disabilities—onto the streets and into camps.

News June 13, 2019

Visionary leadership: Foundation CEO Kaplan receives national honor

Anyone who spends much time around Rasmuson Foundation President and CEO Diane Kaplan knows she's a fierce visionary. Now she's being recognized for it.