Distinguished Artist Award
And the 2021 Distinguished Artist is …
Ernestine Saankaláxt’ Hayes of Juneau has received critical acclaim for writing that explores the complexities of Indigenous identity. She was named Rasmuson Foundation's 2021 Distinguished Artist.
A new honor for Tlingit master artist Nathan Jackson
Tlingit master artist Nathan Jackson of Ketchikan is among 60 artists across 10 creative disciplines who will receive unrestricted, $50,000 cash awards from United States Artists in 2021.
Tlingit master carver Price is 2020 Distinguished Artist
Wayne Price is renowned for the artistry and precision of his formline work. He has restored and duplicated historic totem poles and structures as well as created numerous original designs. He helped revive the knowledge and techniques required to carve traditional oceangoing canoes. Price also teaches traditional arts as a path to healing, sobriety and well-being.
Remembering 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.
Remembering Richard Nelson: author, soundscape artist, cultural anthropologist
Richard Nelson's friends saw him as a rare soul, wise and joyful, full of light and as connected to the earth and sea as anyone could be. He died on Nov. 4, 2019.
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.
Nominate A Distinguished Artist
Rasmuson Foundation is seeking public nominations for the 2017 Distinguished Artist Award. The Award recognizes the significant artistic accomplishments of one Alaskan and culminates in a $40,000 grant.Remembering 2013 Distinguished Artist Teri Rofkar
Alaska and the world lost a beautiful soul yesterday.Nominate a Distinguished Artist
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520
Anchorage, Alaska – Rasmuson Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2016 Distinguished Artist Award, recognizing superior artistic accomplishments of an Alaskan. The selected artist will receive $40,000.
“The Distinguished Artist Award is an opportunity to recognize the talents and contributions of extraordinary Alaska artists,” said Jeff Baird, program officer for Rasmuson Foundation.
Media Mentions
- Kudos to Anchorage leaders – now comes the hard work on homelessness November 23
- Local volunteers work to restore, preserve and share historic lighthouse | Homer News November 23
- Thank you letters for the week of Nov. 14, 2021 | Juneau Empire November 15
- Local volunteers work to restore, preserve and share historic lighthouse | Peninsula Clarion November 15