Today, lifelong Alaskan and former fishing boat captain Mary Peltola announced a “Call for Artists” across Alaska to submit creative work that celebrates the uniquely Alaska way of life she is fighting to protect.
“This campaign is about amplifying Alaska voices from every corner of our state, and fighting for our Alaska way of life,” said Mary Peltola. “I can’t wait to see the submissions and celebrate what makes Alaska Alaska.”
A special program of Fish Family Freedom Fund, the theme for this call is “Protecting Our Way of Life,” and Alaska artists are invited to submit work of all mediums that uplifts the voices, cultures, and landscapes that make Alaska unique, highlighting the strength, resilience, and creativity of communities from Ketchikan to Kotzebue.
Artists may apply for grants from the Fish Family Freedom Fund to support their projects, or submit completed work independently. Selected pieces will be featured in campaign exhibits, materials, events, and community outreach, culminating in a final public show this October. This call is for newly created art, selected applicants will receive grant payments for the cost of their materials, and any artist that is not selected may still participate.
Mary is building a campaign powered by Alaskans, for Alaskans: more than 10,000 Alaskans have already signed up to help elect Mary, and this call for artists is just the latest expression of Mary’s grassroots-grounded, Alaska first approach.
Find more details about Mary’s call for artists here and below:
Submission Guidelines
- Open to artists living and working in Alaska
- All media formats are encouraged (visual, digital, performance, etc.)
- Submit using your preferred artist name
- Original, newly created proposals / works only; NO already existing works
- Speaks to the theme: Protecting Our Way of Life
Important Dates
- Grant Application Deadline: August 7th
- Artist Grant Notifications Go Out to Selected Applicants: August 10th
- Artwork Submission Deadline: September 25th
- Exhibition / Auction: October 9th
Project Focus
- Protecting Our Way of Life: What makes Alaska great? When you hear “Alaskan way of life,” what specific parts of your daily life come to mind that you feel are at risk? What traditions, livelihoods, or community practices do you believe must be protected at all costs? What does home in Alaska look like for you?
View the Complete Official Call for Artists Rules
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