Anchorage Museum

Foundation grants $12 million for museum expansion
January 11, 2016
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-223-9908
Anchorage, Alaska – Rasmuson Foundation announced today that it had made the largest grant in the Foundation’s history – $12 million for a major expansion of the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.
“Elmer and Mary Louise Rasmuson were instrumental in the creation and growth of the museum,” said Diane Kaplan, president of Rasmuson Foundation.
Rasmuson Foundation selects Lower 48 Artists for Residencies in Alaska
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520
Anchorage, AK – Rasmuson Foundation today announced the selection of four artists from the Lower 48 who will each spend eight weeks this fall at arts organizations in Alaska as part of the 2015 Rasmuson Foundation Artist Residency Program.
President’s report January 2015
In this week's blog, President Diane Kaplan recounts recent myriad activities and news from the Board, staff, grantees and partners.President’s Report – September 2014
Rasmuson Foundation board and staff get around. The evidence is plentiful in President Diane Kaplan's September report of summer travels and activities. That's the topic of today's blog. It's a glimpse into our world.Four artists selected for AK residency program
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520
Anchorage, AK – Rasmuson Foundation today announced the selection of four artists who will each spend two months in Alaska as part of the 2014-15 Artist Residency Program.
The goals of the Rasmuson Foundation Artist Residency Program are to support the creative growth of Alaska’s artists and arts organizations, expose Alaskans to new work and creative processes of Lower 48 artists, and introduce Lower 48 communities to unique Alaska perspectives through extended engagements with artists.
Foundation Awards $13.5 Million
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520
Anchorage, Alaska – The Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors announces that $13.5 million has been awarded to Alaska nonprofits in grants and initiatives to improve the quality of life in the state. The largest award announced was for Southcentral Foundation, which will receive $3 million for the start-up of the Nuka Institute.
River of Bears
The magic of McNeil River bears, minus the fear factor. The UAA Planetarium presents an immersive documentary that recreates the visceral experience of the world’s highest concentration of bears. In this post, Communications Associate Sharity Sommer shares a dramatic and safe experience.Media Mentions
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