Sean came to Fairbanks in April 2011 as an AmeriCorps Vista volunteer with the Fairbanks First program.  Sean’s life prior to his long trip north is often the subject of debate and deep discussion. He came from a large east coast city where 30 degrees is very cold.  He has had some learning opportunities, some jobs, knew some people and had some fun along the way.  Now he enjoys a good cup of coffee, long walks on the tundra and helping out at the Fairbanks Arts Association whenever possible.

Thank you Sean for all your hard work and dedication to the arts!

Sean O’Shea

Klara Maisch, “Alaskan Collection,” silkscreen print, 2012
Recognition Award ($500), “All Alaska Juried XXXIV”

Mark your calendars! Interior Artisan’s XXVIII, April’s exhibit, will remain on view in the Bear Gallery until Saturday, May 4. Up next will be All Alaska Juried XXXIV from May 10-June 1. In order to accommodate the extra time necessary to receive this exhibition from Juneau, we are pleased to have the beautiful work from Interior Artisan’s, juried by Shala Dobson, in the Bear Gallery for an additional week.

The Teaching Artist Training Academy happens twice a year, and the spring session dates are almost here! If you are a visual, performing, literary or musical artist who would like to be eligible to teach as an artist in residence at schools within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, call Jess at 456-6485 ext. 226 to register for these sessions. A $50 registration fee is required and can be paid over the phone or in person at the first training session.

Tuesday, May 7, 5-8 PM in Room 426 of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Admin. Center (520 5th Ave.)

Thursday, May 9, 5-8 PM in Room 426 of FNSBSD Admin. Center (520 5th Ave.)

Tuesday, May 14, 5-8 PM in the Bear Gallery, 3rd floor of the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park (2300 Airport Way)

Thursday, May 16, 5-8 PM in the Bear Gallery

*All four sessions must be attended in order to receive certification

Call Jess at 456-6485 ext. 226 for more information or to register

About the Teaching Artist Training Academy

* Professional development for area artists to qualify for Alaska State Teaching Artist status. This will be a lively and informative series of hands-on presentations by expert teachers and administrators who will share knowledge skills and techniques. A certificate will be awarded on completion of the 12 hours of coursework to equip you to work effectively in Fairbanks classrooms and beyond.

*Advice on how to negotiate contracts, market yourself and how to join the Alaska Teaching Roster of the Alaska State Council on the Arts.

*Dialogue and community building among local artists and educators about teaching in and through the arts.

Topics to be discussed will include: Application process, importance of residencies, Alaska State standards, FNSBSD Arts, developmental levels, differentiated learning, classroom management strategies, collaboration for successful residencies, and the business of being a teaching artist.

For more information about the Artists in Schools program, please visit the PDF version of the Fairbanks Arts and Cultural Education (FACE) Handbook

Authors from Anchorage, Fairbanks, Homer and Kodiak will be reading from recent publications. Authors will be on hand for questions and books will be available for sale.

Erin Couglin Hollowell, Pause, Traveler (Homer)
Carolyn Kremers, Upriver (Fairbanks)
Sara Loewen, Gaining Daylight (Kodiak)
Mei Mei Evans, Oil and Water (Anchorage)
Peggy Shumaker, Toucan Nest (Fairbanks)

For more information on individual authors and their recent publications: Author and Book Information

Saturday May 4th, 7pm
Bear Gallery
Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts
2300 Airport Way
Pioneer Park, Fairbanks

For questions please contact Jill Shipman at jill@fairbanksarts.org or at 456-6485 ext.222

For the event flyer: ALS-Boreal Flyer

The awards ceremony will recognize outstanding contributions in the arts for the following categories:

Arts & Leadership: Marvilla Davis
Volunteer: Sue Cole
Arts Advocacy: Denali Arts & Humanities Alliance
Youth Arts: Laura Nutter, Amy Reisland-Speer
Lifetime Achievement: Dr. Suzanne Summerville

6:00 P.M., Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts Theater in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks

A punch and cupcake reception will follow in the Bear Gallery.

The event is free and open to the public. We encourage the community to come and join the Mayors of Interior Alaska in honoring the winners for their hard work and dedication to the arts.

R.S.V.P. encouraged but not required. You may R.S.V.P. to: 456-6485 ext.222 jill@fairbanksarts.org

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We are sorry to announce that the dredge event has been cancelled. Due to the fickle weather this spring, as well as the travel advisories related to road conditions, FAA thinks it in everyone’s best interests to wait for better circumstances next year. Again, sorry about the late cancellation. We hope it hasn’t caused any inconvenience.
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Welcome in the warm spring with the ultimate Alaskan poetry reading! Join us as we have fun enjoying poetry in true Alaskan style. Bring poetry (your own or someone’s you admire) and settle into the tailing piles around the Chatanika Gold Dredge. Bring a sack lunch, water, a blanket, a cushion or rug for comfortable seating and warm clothes. It will be a delightful afternoon!

Chatanika Gold Dredge is located 20 miles N.E. of Downtown Fairbanks on the Steese Highway.

Special thanks to Jane Haigh and Patricia Peirsol at Chatanika Dredge Company for the use of this wonderful venue.

Please see the below link to the full flyer.
2013 Dredge Flyer

Contact Jess Peña at education@fairbanksarts.org for more information.

Raise money for your favorite charities, including Fairbanks Arts Association, as you feast on fabulous food on this fun 4k walk! Please help us raise funds to continue the work we do to make art and art programs accessible to the community. We are a non-profit organization and every bit helps. We welcome any donations. Thank you so much for your continued support of the arts in your community!

Adults must raise a minimum of $25 and children $15. (avoid a late fee by registering by May 5th). Online registration is now open.

Bib Pickup and Onsite Registration will be May 6 from noon – 7:00 p.m, at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center.

Late registration will be May 7th – 10th at the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Download the 2013 registration form and brochure here 2013CharityWalk.

For more information on the Charity Walk, please contact Charity Gadapee at cgadapee@explorefairbanks.com

For more information on selecting Fairbanks Arts Association as your charity, please contact Jill Shipman at jill@fairbanksarts.org

English Graduate Organization (EGO) Literary Reading will be held Saturday, April 20th at 7:00 P.M. at the Fairbanks Arts Association Bear Gallery on the 3rd Floor of the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way.

EGO Reading April 20 2013