Three art commission calls open to Alaska Native and American Indian artists close by Aug. 14

Three paid art commissions open to Alaska Native and American Indian artists will close within the next four weeks, with two deadlines falling on July 31.

The listings appear in the monthly Of Note newsletter published by the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation.

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is seeking artists for a new skilled nursing facility serving the Alaska Tribal Health System. Proposals are due July 31. Also closing that day, at 5 p.m., is a 50th Anniversary Design call from Ketchikan's Totem Heritage Center. The center is marking its anniversary with a commemorative design reflecting its partnership with Alaska Native elders, organizations, artists, teachers, and students. Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage is seeking commissioned artwork for Grant Hall and the Shel'ch'naq'ahnilu Center, with a deadline of Aug. 14.

Alaska Literary Awards applications for the next cycle are also open, with a deadline of Aug. 17 at 9:59 p.m. Alaska Time. The awards are open to Alaska writers 18 and older who are not full-time students.

Artists can find submission details through the Alaska State Council on the Arts professional opportunities page at akarts.org/professionalops, or contact Community Arts Development Director Charlie Sears at [email protected].