On Thursday, Kodiak-based Alaska State Troopers were contacted and the caller reported that human remains were found at Cliff Point in Kodiak. Troopers responded, collected the remains and turned them over to the State Medical Examiner’s office in Anchorage. The SME determined that the remains were “indigenous in nature,” and so the Alutiiq Museum and […]
With a $1,000 grant from Museums Alaska the Alutiiq Museum will purchase an original watercolor painting by Alutiiq artist Cheryl Lacy. Misty Morning depicts a man in a traditional kayak paddling along a forested coast. Behind him are the dark silhouettes of spruce-covered hills and the pastel colors of sunrise. The painting displays the artist’s […]
The Alutiiq Museum has hired Kate Schaberg as its Special Projects Coordinator. Schaberg will manage the development of the Alutiiq Ancestors Memorial, the museum’s collaboration with the City of Kodiak to build a new public park in downtown Kodiak. Schaberg, who assumes responsibilities formerly held by Jeff Garcie, began working at the museum last week. […]
Released Tuesday, the Alutiiq Museum’s latest publication is a study of graphic art. Igaruacirpet—Our Way of Making Designs, introduces Alutiiq cultural arts and explores the imagery found in rock art, designs incised in stone, painting, and body art. The book establishes a cultural context for Alutiiq designs, helping readers appreciate the functions and symbolism of […]
With a $4,075 grant the Alutiiq Museum will purchase five works of art for its permanent collection. The pieces are the creations of four Kodiak artists, Alf Pryor, Genevieve Opheim, and Jonathan and Hanna Sholl. From Kodiak photographer Alf Pryor, the museum will purchase three fine art photographs, each showing a view of the former […]
There will be two classes held on June 10th. The first class begins at 10 am and ends at noon. An afternoon session will also be held from 1 pm until 3 pm. Taught by Alutiiq artist June Pardue, this is an introductory course in how to paint with alcohol ink. No previous painting experience […]
Wednesday, the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museum recognized the Alutiiq Museum with its 2016 Museum Institutional Excellence award. Established in 2007, this annual award recognizes an indigenous museum or museum service that demonstrates a significant commitment to the care, preservation, interpretation, and presentation of material cultural heritage. The Alutiiq Museum was honored for, […]
The Alutiiq Museum seeks community volunteers to serve on its Public Programs Advisory Committee. This committee reviews select outreach projects–both present and planned, evaluates museums resources, and provides creative ideas for preserving and sharing Alutiiq heritage. The committee meets quarterly for about 90 minutes per meeting, and works under the guidance of the museum’s Exhibits […]
The Alutiiq Museum is excited to be launching our annual Fall Fundraiser! We would like to share with you some of the important projects we will be tackling in 2016 and ask for your support in making them a reality. Click the images below to find out more about each initiative. Or you can […]