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KETCHIKAN AREA ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL
338 Main Street - Ketchikan, AK 99901
- 907.225.2211
ketchart@ktn.net
http://www.ketchikanarts.org
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Disciplines
Dance
Music
Theatre
Visual Arts
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Type of Program
In-school
All day
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Age Range
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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| Organization |
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To encourage creative expression by providing residents of the greater Ketchikan area an opportunity and avenue for creative endeavors; to foster education, understanding and appreciation of the arts and humanities by promoting the development of cultural opportunities, performances, instructions and exhibits; to build community support for the arts and humanities; and to advise public bodies on matters affecting he cultural affairs of the community.
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| Founded: | |
1953
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| Vision: | |
The KAAHC and First City Players worked throughout 2000 exploring the Coliseum Theatre on Mission Street as a possible location to house a new Ketchikan Arts Center to host an even larger roster of programs and services for the community.
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
Performing Artists in the Schools, outreach programs in the schools with professional visiting artists; ArtsCool, Summer Fine Arts Camp for Youth (60 students in fine arts and 55 students in performing arts); Public performing arts concerts; Twice-annual Art Walks gallery tours; Supporting the First City Players, community theater organizations, the Ketchikan Community Chorus and the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet.
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Season: | |
Academic year, Summer
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Artist
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
No
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| Budget: | |
$258,000
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| Funding: | |
Earned revenue, Private support, Government and/or foundation grants
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
Yes
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County
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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Schools, Libraries, Cultural institutions, Businesses
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"The best human trait is our basic generous instinct, and art, simply put, is the tangible manifestation of generosity of spirit and imagination. Art makes a beautiful place where we can meet together in the very best sense, both as audience and artist."
-- Keith Smith, Executive Director
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