Arliss Sturgulewski: She stepped up for Alaska
Some people just make it look so easy. Arliss Sturgulewski was one of those people. She died Thursday at the age of 94. Diane Kaplan shares her reflections.Meet a hands-on artist from Kasigluk
We recently caught up with 2021 Individual Artist Award recipient "Quki" Golga Oscar, whose art is gaining national recognition. Vogue magazine even featured Oscar's work!Remembering Sen. Johnny Ellis
Senator Johnny Ellis was a public servant who dedicated his life to bettering the lives of Alaskans – all Alaskans. He was also my friend. I wrote this a few years ago after he retired from the legislature, thanking him for his service.‘Take the risk’
Artist Kristin DeSmith remembers valued advice from a teacher, who challenged her to allow space to fail. The Foundation is accepting applications for 2022 Individual Artist Awards through March 1. DeSmith was a 2019 awardee.‘Work on your art like it’s your job’
Artist TJ Sgwaayaans Young recently shared some of what inspires him as an artist. The Foundation is accepting applications for Individual Artist Awards through March 1. Young is a two-time recipient.Chairman Ed: Mentor, friend, generous beyond words
She was irritated when she heard he wouldn't fund public radio. She was stunned when he answered his own phone — he was president of the National Bank of Alaska. Learn how the relationship between Diane Kaplan and Ed Rasmuson grew into a decades-long collaboration, for Alaska.Let’s work together to solve homelessness
Never before has solving homelessness in Anchorage had as high a priority among elected officials, the business community, philanthropy and the public. This is our moment to act.Our case for the arts — Alaska style
Arts are woven into the fabric of our society, but it didn’t just happen. Think of the painstaking effort it took Alaska’s First Artists to make that basket, blanket, doll and carving. We must be as deliberate.Farewell to our champion for solving homelessness
Don’t mistake a quiet and thoughtful demeanor for anything other than persistence and grit when it comes to working towards a goal. Dick Mandsager is leaving the Foundation — and leaving the community a much-improved system to solve homelessness.Media Mentions
- Growing educational programs and stewardship in a rapidly- changing environment | Homer News August 5
- Board approves Alaska projects totaling $9 million New housing for those most in need is being developed – The Delta Discovery, Inc. August 3
- In Honor of Independence Day – The Delta Discovery, Inc. August 3
- Items for Public Hearing at the August 22 Regular Assembly Meeting – City and Borough of Juneau August 3