Alaska Humanities Forum

News November 28, 2018

‘Bright light in the middle of dark winter’

An animated poem to mankind. Portraits of great Alaskans. Hip-hop, Arctic-style. The 10-day Anchorage International Film Festival begins Friday.

Current Events May 7, 2015

President’s report April 2015

Spring has sprung in earnest and the season is reflected in the pace of activities and news around our neighborhood. In today's post, Diane Kaplan looks back at happenings from the Foundation, grantees and the nonprofit sector.

News June 30, 2014

Foundation Awards $13.5 Million

For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520

Anchorage, Alaska –  The Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors announces that $13.5 million has been awarded to Alaska nonprofits in grants and initiatives to improve the quality of life in the state. The largest award announced was for Southcentral Foundation, which will receive $3 million for the start-up of the Nuka Institute.

News June 16, 2014

New Pathways|Alaska selects organizations

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jonella Larson White, jwhite@forakergroup.org, 907-743-1209

Anchorage, Alaska – Ten Alaska arts organizations have been selected to participate in a new program to accelerate innovation and the adoption of “next practices” to promote greater sustainability in the arts.

News August 8, 2013

AHF awarded $500,000 for Anchorage Centennial

For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520

Anchorage –  The Alaska Humanities Forum announced today that it will receive $500,000 from Rasmuson Foundation over two years to support Anchorage Centennial Projects commemorating the 100th anniversary of Anchorage in July 2015.

The Rasmuson Foundation grant comes in addition to $500,000 that Municipality of Anchorage allocated for Centennial Community Grants and three Anchorage Centennial Legacy Projects– a book, a documentary film, and an interactive online archive/web app.

Current Events October 21, 2011

Honoring the arts and humanities

The 2011 Governor’s Awards for the Arts & Humanities were presented Wednesday evening during a gala ceremony held in Anchorage’s Hotel Captain Cook. Ten highly accomplished Alaskans were honored for their distinguished service, lifetime achievement, advocacy, and leadership: Dr. Maryanne Allan, Dr.

Grantee Updates October 3, 2011

A voice for Alaskan immigrants

A new graphic novel aims to give voice to Alaskan families who often live in the shadows.

Current Events December 28, 2009

A look back at 2009

As the end of 2009 draws to a close and 2010 hovers on the horizon, we take a moment to reflect back on a tumultuous but important year as documented on our blog.

Grantee Updates October 28, 2009

Looking ahead and back at statehood

The state of Alaska is 50 years young, yet holds a diverse and unique history. As the 49th state goes into its next half-century, it is a great time to look back at all that has shaped us as a state and as Alaskans.

Current Events October 26, 2009

Inspiration arts and humanities style

Posted by Jeff Clarke, Vice President

Last Thursday evening, a large crowd was present (and decidedly enjoying itself) as Governor Parnell recognized an amazing group of individual Alaskans and corporations as 2009 recipients of the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities.