State of Art: Marine biologist turned photographer pays it forward
When Cory Lescher heads out to the Aleutian Islands to help fishing crews manage bycatch or escapes to the mountains to play, he'll bring his camera to document the experience. As he improved his skills he didn't want to just use his photos to brag to his family in Oregon, he wanted to help out. That's why every month he donates 50 percent of his photo earnings to a different nonprofit organization.
State of Art: Hear about RKP Production’s third virtual roadhouse play
This week on State of Art we hear from director Dick Riechman and actor Jill Bess about the play "The Inner Man."
State of Art: Forget your troubles with this sci-fi comedy from Anchorage Community Theater
This week on State of Art we're learning about Anchorage Community Theater's current production "Shaula: Queen of the Universe." The play can be seen live from May 14 to May 30 and streamed from May 21 to to the end of the production.
State of Art: FORUM magazine casts a wide net to showcase Alaska culture in their spring 2021 issue
This week on State of Art we're learning about FORUM magazine, a quarterly publication from the Alaska Humanities Forum. The spring 2021 issue is out now and features stories ranging from dogsledding in Denali to a toolkit for reader-lead discussions.
State of Art: Anchorage garage band Outta Place is ready to rock your garage sale
This week on State of Art we're hearing from members of Anchorage band Outta Place. Father son duo Duke and Shane Russell have been playing music together forever, but with more musicians in the mix and gig opportunities returning, they’re champing at the bit to take audiences on a musical journey.
State of Art: Fairbanks teacher makes Shakespeare accessible with new book
Rachel DeTemple wanted a better way to teach students Shakespeare that didn’t equate to period correct dentistry, so she put together a version of Hamlet that even the most Bard-hating reader could enjoy. That's why she released “Hamlet by William Shakespeare: The Know-it-All Version.”
State of Art: 18-year-old Alaska singer-songwriter Ava Earl releases fourth album
Ava Earl grew up in Girdwood and has been writing songs since she was a little kid. The teenage musician recently released her fourth album called "The Roses." On this week's State of Art Earl talks about the new album, being a young performer, and more.
State of Art: Learn about early Anchorage residents with Stories at the Cemetery
This week on State of Art we're talking about Stories at the Cemetery. Every summer visitors can make a few trips to the Anchorage Memorial Park to watch actors perform as some of the cemetery's more notable residents. We're joined by Audrey Weltman Kelly and Bruce Kelly as they perform their parts as Sydney and Jeanie Laurence.
State of Art: Anchorage student journalist wins international award
This week on State of Art we're hearing from Daisy Carter who recently won Youth Journalism International’s Student Journalist of the Year award. Carter is a producer for Alaska Teen Media Institute and has written for UAA’s student newspaper The Northern Light.
State of Art: Anchorage Museum program aims to empower teens to address climate change
In the new program, teens in grades 9-12 will work with museum educators and use museum resources to discuss and find solutions to climate change.
State of Art: Anchorage musician Bethlehem Shalom does things her way
Bethlehem Shalom has multiple releases that showcase her eclectic tastes and a kind of Jackson-Pollock-style songwriting. Her albums will keep you on your toes as she blends genres and moods from indie rock to jazz to hip-hop.
State of Art: Former Alaska wildlands firefighter turned romance author takes the indie route
LoLo Paige retired from the Department of Interior in Alaska after a career as a wildlands firefighter.
State of Art: Anchorage Museum podcast host finds enlightenment and connection through conversation
On this week's State of Art we're hearing from Cody Liska, independent journalist and host of the Anchorage Museum's "Chatter Marks" podcast. Each episode of "Chatter Marks" features a long-form discussion with scientists or creatives whose work relates to Alaska.
State of Art: Anchorage concert organizers hope to fund future musicians
This week on State of Art we're learning about the upcoming concert from Amplify Alaska, an organization that pairs musicians with nonprofits to help fund various causes. It will feature Ed Washington along with some up-and-coming Anchorage musicians performing at Williwaw on Friday, October 1. Sales from the show will help fund a recording studio at the Mountain View Boys and Girls Club.
State of Art: Anchorage writer releases spooky new book in time for Halloween
This week on State of Art we're learning about "Come into the Water," a new illustrated book from Anchorage writer Jessica Faust. It tells the story of an isolated young pregnant woman who starts having some unsettling experiences
State of Art: Anchorage Community Theater turns to the airwaves for their production of Frankenstein
This week on State of Art we're hearing about Anchorage Community Theater's production of Frankenstein. We're joined by ACT's executive director Matt Fernandez to talk about the classic story, the main cast and how this play gave the crew of a canceled show a second chance.
State of Art: Anchorage students turn health care worker selfies into works of art
This week on State of Art we're discussing "Portraits of Those Who Serve," a project meant to thank and honor healthcare workers during the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
State of Art: Youth filmmakers get a chance to show off their work at this Anchorage festival
This week on State of Art we're learning about After School Special. It's a youth film screening organized by Alaska Teen Media Institute. We're joined by ATMI veteran and student filmmaker Daisy Carter who tells us about getting over her own fears of people seeing her work, what it's like to see your film on the big screen, and why young filmmakers don't need to be nervous about getting involved.
State of Art: ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ puts life’s difficult questions on stage
upcoming presentation of "Tiny Beautiful Things." It's based on the book “Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life From Dear Sugar” by author Cheryl Strayed.
State of Art: Kikkan Randall and others share their #alaskaseafoodhacks
On this episode of State of Art we hear from five-time Olympian Kikkan Randall and Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute communications director Ashley Heimbigner about their seafood hacks, underrated seafood options, and more.