Artist Resource Workbook
The Alaska State Council on the Arts, in partnership with The CIRI Foundation, is pleased to provide the Alaska Native Artist Resource Workbook to assist Alaska Native artists in furthering their artistic careers. Please contact ASCA for more information about the workbook and upcoming artists professional development workshops scheduled across the state.
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NEW! Artist Grant Proposal Writing Handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to offer suggestions and clarify the process of writing a grant proposal for arts funding.
This text was originally developed by the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC), a British Columbia Canada based organization whose mandate is to support the revitalization of Aboriginal language, arts and culture. FPCC very generously agreed to share their workbook with The CIRI Foundation (TCF) to be adapted to provide information and resources specific to Alaskan artists. Lena Jacobs of Benozaadleyo Consulting, LLC assisted in the research and editing to create this revised Alaska version of the handbook.
TCF is grateful for this partnership and collaborative spirit enabling us to
increase our resources to perpetuate and promote the unique artistic and cultural traditions of Alaska Native peoples!
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Fellowship, artist workshop and Grant Resources
Alaska
Alaska Conservation Foundation
911 West 8th Ave., Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99501
T: (907) 276-1917
www.alaskaconservation.org
Alaska Humanities Forum
161 E 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
T. (907) 272-5341
www.akhf.org
Alaska State Council on the Arts
161 Klevin Street, Suite 102 Anchorage, AK 99508
T: (907)269-6610 Toll-free: (888) 278-7424
www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/
Rasmuson Foundation
301 West Northern Lights Blvd. Suite 400 Anchorage, AK 99503
T: (907) 297-2700 Toll-free: (877) 366-2700
www.rasmuson.org/index.php
The CIRI Foundation
3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Suite 256 Anchorage, Alaska 99508
T: (907)793-3575 Toll-free: (800) 764-3382
www.thecirifoundation.org
National Bill Holm Center First Peoples Fund Indian Arts Research Center, SAR Longhouse Cultural Center: National Endowment National Endowment for the Humanities National Native Artists Exchange Native Arts and Cultures Foundation NMAI: Artist Leadership Program Potlatch Fund Seventh Generation Fund
Authentication and Branding Programs
Made in Alaska Silver Hand Permit
Alaska Native Art Markets and Craft Fairs
Alaska Native Arts Foundation
Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage
Bethel Saturday Market, Bethel
Cama’i Dance Festival and Art show, Bethel
Festival of Native Arts, Fairbanks
Fur Rondy Festival, Anchorage
World Eskimo Indian Olympics (WEIO)
Alaska Native Medical Center Craft Shop
Anchorage Museum Shop, Anchorage
Business Resources
Alaska
Small Business Development Center
Legal Resources
Alaska
Customs Guide
www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/pdf/customs_guide_to_ak_native_arts.pdf
National
U.S. Copyright Office Intellectual Property Rights/Stop Fakes.gov
Arts and Culture Organizations, Museums, and Cultural Centers
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
Alaska Native Heritage Center
First Alaskans Institute
First Light: Alaskan Artists
Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center
Native Arts Center, UAF
Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository
Ilanka Cultural Center
Sealaska Heritage Institute
Pratt Museum
Bunnell Street Art Center
Sheldon Jackson Museum
Wildlife Regulations That Govern Use of Traditional Alaska Native Art Materials
Alaska Native artists use some material in their work that is strictly regulated by state and federal law. Wildlife protection agencies are committed – in addition to providing enforcement – to educating artists and the public on the lawful use of fish and wildlife in traditional Alaska Native artwork. U.S. Fish and Wildlife and U.S. National Marine Fisheries agencies have staff available to answer questions about these restrictions and regulations. If you need assistance about materials you can download these information sheets found online, contact ASCA staff or individuals listed below for help.
Alaska Native Art Materials Provisions
Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council
Beach found marine mammal parts
Hunting and use of Polar Bear by Alaska Natives
Hunting and use of Walrus by Alaska Natives