State of Art
State of Art is a weekly program covering arts, entertainment, and culture in the Anchorage area.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 141
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
State of Art: Talking shop with restaurant consultant Steph Johnson
This week on State of Art we’re hearing from Steph Johnson. She was an early hire when the Bear Tooth Grill was first opening, eventually becoming general manager of the Bear Tooth Theatrepub and Gri…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Anchorage Community Theater’s ‘The Sensuous Senator
This week on State of Art we’re hearing from Marrin Eighinger, director of Anchorage Community Theater’s production of “The Sensuous Senator.” The fast-paced comedy follows a presidential candidate r…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: On the cusp of 80 Linda Lucky celebrates milestones with ‘Loose Ends’
When you walk into the International Gallery of Contemporary art in downtown Anchorage, you’ll be greeted by a painting of a woman. She’s sitting on a chair, wearing nothing but a sheer scarf and hat…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Painter Scott Clendaniel takes a lighthearted approach to his Alaska-themed paintings
This week on State of Art we’re hearing from artist Scott Clendaniel. He combines his love of the outdoors, beer and positive vibes in his work. In addition to landscapes and other Alaska scenes, whe…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Meet Anchorage Press Editor O’Hara Shipe
This week on State of Art we’re hearing from O’Hara Shipe. She took over as managing editor of the Anchorage Press in March after being a long-time contributor to the alt-weekly. She is also the stat…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Meet the guys behind Akela Space
This week on State of Art we’re hearing from Jovell Rennie and Young Kim from Akela Space. The local photographers and long-time friends are the driving force behind the spot’s mission to showcase ne…
00:12:31 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: ‘5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche’ and the art of Elizabeth Belanger
This week on State of Art we’re diving into what’s been happening at Cyrano’s this month. We hear from the theater’s Producing Artistic Director Teresa K. Pond about the play “5 Lesbians Eating a Qui…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Meet this month’s makers at the IGCA
This week on State of Art we’re hearing from three creatives that make up August’s diverse International Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits. Rachael Juzeler has a love for rust and incorporating fo…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Emma Hill’s ‘Park Songs’ and celebrating Irish heritage at Galway Days
This week on State of Art we’re joined by local singer-songwriter Emma Hill who tells us about her project “Park Songs.” Hill spent months travelling around the U.S. and Canada visiting national park…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Hear from Salmonfest organizer David Stearns
The music and arts festival runs from August 5 through 7 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik. Headliners include Umphrey’s McGee, Shakey Graves, Rising Appalachia and California Honeydrop…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Learn to tell your story with Anchorage-born author Patrice Gopo
In her collection of essays called “All the Colors We Will See,” Patrice Gopo examines her experience of being raised by Jamaican immigrant parents and growing up Black in Alaska. Now she’s helping o…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: After decades of playing and fixing pianos in Alaska, musician Dan McElrath says goodbye with two final shows
Dan McElrath spent the last three decades living and making a name for himself in Alaska through his jazz combo The Dan Mac Band, collaborations with local artists and through is work as the state’s …
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Boundary-pushing ensemble brings their brand of chamber music to Anchorage
Wild Shore New Music is a New-York based chamber music collective that features Alaska-raised musicians with a focus on the relationship between art and our environment.
For their eighth season in A…
00:16:37 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Children’s musical ‘The Claw’ grabs hearts and minds of any age
This week on State of Art we’re hearing about Anchorage Community Theater’s production of “The Claw.” The show tells the story of toys stuck in a out of order claw machine and what happens when it’s …
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: New Anchorage pottery studio debuts on First Friday
This week on State of Art we’re learning about Turnagain Ceramics. The studio occupies the former Fire Island Bakery Location on G Street in downtown Anchorage and promises memberships, one-off class…
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Anchorage Opera returns after a two-year hiatus with ‘Tosca’
This week on State of Art we’re learning about Anchorage Opera returning to the stage after a two-year hiatus. After postponing twice, their production of Puccini’s “Tosca” is happening this weekend.…
00:12:57 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Anchorage Festival of Music celebrates the diverse work of Dave Brubeck
This week on State of Art we’re hearing about the upcoming Dave Brubeck Centennial Celebration 2.0 concert from Anchorage Festival of Music. The performance will feature pieces from across Brubeck’s …
00:11:39 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Fringe Festival is a return to form for Out North
This week on State of Art we’re hearing about Out North‘s Fringe Festival. The multi-week fest consists of performances, workshops, and film. We’re joined by three guests who tell us about coming bac…
00:12:11 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Anchorage Community Theater sings its way through “Ordinary Days”
Anchorage Community Theater’s production of “Ordinary Days” starts this weekend and runs through April 3rd. It follows the lives of four average people as they navigate life in New York City and is d…
00:13:56 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
State of Art: Kikkan Randall and others share their #alaskaseafoodhacks
Seafood is a major aspect to Alaska’s economy and culture. There are the standards – salmon, halibut, crab – but what about other options and how can we spruce up those old favorites?
That’s where …
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Fri 06 Jan 2023
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