State of Art

With Anchorage's record-breaking snowfall this season, it's easy to get discouraged by unplowed roads, slick sidewalks and buried driveways. Snow has inspired countless pieces of art displaying its b…

On this episode we meet two young filmmakers looking to make an impact in and outside of Alaska. Director Jin Chang and his sister/producer Bright Chang are working on a feature-length film based ent…

Fancy Nancy is a series of children’s books written by author Jane O’Connor about a young girl who pushes being fancy to the next level. Cyrano’s Theater Company’s family friendly holiday production …

The 2023 Anchorage International Film Festival kicks off today and features 82 films from 17 countries, including several from Alaska. While AIFF has stayed under the radar to much of the film indust…

The Alaska Zoo's annual Christmas for the Animals and Artisan's Bazaar will be held on Sunday, December 3. The event will feature crafts from local artists, caroling, photos with Santa and more. Visi…

The Anchorage Community Concert Band is a symphonic wind ensemble made up of over 60 musicians of all skill levels — from beginners to veteran musicians looking to keep their skills sharp. Their upco…

Potter Mercedes Munoz is a fifth generation Alaskan from Juneau who grew up in a family supportive of the arts. Her grandmother is the late Rie Munoz, one of Alaska's most well-loved artists who crea…

The musical "Come From Away" tells the true story of a small community in Newfoundland who took in 7,000 strangers whose planes were grounded after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The st…

It can be tough to quantify the economic or societal contributions of music in the state, but the Alaska Independent Musicians Initiative wanted to just that. In order to measure the scope and impact…

Filipinos have a long history in the state and a dedicated group of Alaskans wants to document their stories before they are lost to time. "MANA: The History We Inherit" is a oral history project fou…

When artist Sabrina Kessakorn found out she won the state license plate design contest she was thrilled. Residents voted on their favorite submissions from a competitive group of work and she never i…

Gaetano Donizetti's famous opera "The Elixir of Love" tells the story of a man trying to win the affections of the woman he loves with the help of a love potion as comedy ensues. But what happens whe…

This week on State of Art we're joined by Ava Earl. Her newest album "Too Much" came out in September and and is a bit of a departure from her previous work. While her other albums were a bit more st…

This week on State of Art we're discussing Cyrano's Theater Company's current production of "Uncle Ted." The one-man show depicts the life of Ted Stevens who served as a U.S. senator for Alaska from …

On this episode of State of Art we're learning about this year's Alaska Book Week. The series of events celebrating writing and writers in Alaska runs from Sunday October 1 to 8. There will be live e…

The 1923 film "Scaramouche" is a story of love and revenge during the French Revolution. Director Rex Ingram' 100-year-old masterpiece is filled with historic details, massive sets and action that ho…

This week on State of Art we're joined by the founders of Wild Shore New Music. The group performs modern chamber music that explores place and environment while collaborating with a variety of other…

On this episode of State of Art we're discussing the Alaska Writers Guild and their upcoming conference. The guild connects Alaska writers and provides educational opportunities for things like busin…

This week on State of Art we're joined by "Arsenic and Old Lace" director MaryAlice Larmi to discuss the fast-paced farce. It centers on Mortimer Brewster and his maniacal family including spinster a…

This week on State of Art we're hearing from filmmakers Kendrick Whiteman and Logan Smith. They're both products of Alaska Teen Media Institute and are peer mentors with the youth media training orga…