State of Art

State of Art is a weekly audio program covering arts, entertainment and culture in the Anchorage area.

Listen to State of Art on KSKA FM 91.1 in Anchorage, AK.
Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and as part of Hometown, Alaska on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - December 1, 2023

“Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas” runs from December 2 through 17, but shows are selling out fast.

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - December 1, 2023

AIFF organizers discuss what to expect from the unique film festival. It kicks off tonight and runs through December 9.

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - November 29, 2023

Meet local artist and zoo fan Jason Vukovich. Proceeds of his work featuring Grubby the Opossum will be donated back to the zoo.

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - November 28, 2023

Conductor Dr. Mark Wolbers discusses the upcoming concert "Autumn Airs." The performance takes place Sunday at the Discovery Theater.

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - November 22, 2023

Encouraged and inspired by her beloved artist grandmother, Munoz forged a path of her own.

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - November 20, 2023

"Come From Away" is a true story of humanity about a tiny community in Newfoundland taking in thousands of passengers stranded after 9/11.

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - November 14, 2023

1,476 responses were submitted from 53 different communities around the state. Find out about the census, what comes next and why it matters.

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - November 6, 2023

"MANA: The History We Inherit" hopes to preserve Filipino Alaskans' legacies for future generations.

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - October 31, 2023

Anchorage resident Sabrina Kessakorn's winning design was inspired by her work as a wildlife and ecology technician and a love for the state.

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - October 20, 2023

The company's new general director discusses "The Elixir of Love" and performing Donizetti's famous compositions while dancing like MC Hammer.