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Professional Opportunities

Please contact ASCA Community Arts Program Director Charlie Sears at charles(dot)sears(at)alaska.gov. Stay well, and we are grateful for all that you do! (latest update: 03/20/2025 – Resources are ordered from newest to oldest)

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Professional Development and Networking

  • MPAC Artist Showcase & Conference 2025  – The Montana Performing Arts Consortium (MPAC) hosts an annual 3-day conference during which over a hundred performing arts professionals gather to plan performances, network, learn, and develop lasting relationships that extend into communities around the state. Each year, the event is attended by presenting organizations from throughout Montana, as well as artists, agents, and arts advocacy and service organizations.
  • Intermediate Playwriting with Ryan Buen – This course, designed for writers with at a least basic grasp of dramatic writing concepts, will strive to give developing playwrights opportunities to learn through both lecture and practical application. Over five weeks, writers will focus on developing their use of dramatic structure, character development, and creating compelling plots with clear conflict and defined stakes. Towards this purpose, writers will work towards the completion of a one act play by the end of the course dates.
  • The Alaska Funders Directory – The Alaska Funders Directory is the only site that focuses solely on funding opportunities in Alaska. The directory allows you to generate a list of funders that fit the interests of your nonprofit or project. Use the directory to save hours of research to find funders that align with your mission, geographic area, and funding needs.

Calls for Art and Requests for Proposals

  • 2026 The Alaska Railroad Annual Art Print Contest – The Alaska Railroad is seeking artists to submit their ideas for the 2026 Art Print Contest. Entries will be accepted between January 13, 2025 and April 4, 2025. The selected artist will create artwork for the 2026 art print / poster.
  • Blaine’s Art Open Call for Art & Group Shows – Are you an artist looking for a place to share your work, meet other creatives, and be a part of Anchorage’s vibrant art community? Our Open Call for Art and monthly Group Shows are designed for artists of all ages and skill levels to showcase their art and connect with others.Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, we invite you to submit a piece to our themed Group Shows. Four times a year, we host Open Calls for specific mediums, so you can explore different styles and express yourself in fresh ways!

Employment Opportunities

Artists Residencies