The application period is now closed
2/29/2024, Mayor Dave Bronson proudly announced the recipients of the 2024 Mayor's Arts Grants, marking a significant investment in the local arts community. This year, the mayor's office allocated $100,000 in grants to support 12 distinguished local arts non-profit organizations. These recipients span a diverse range of artistic endeavors, encompassing visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, media arts, performance art, traditional/folk arts, crafts, multi-disciplinary projects, and emerging genres.
Behind the scenes, the Arts Advisory Commission meticulously navigated a comprehensive selection process to identify the winning recipients, confirmed by Mayor Bronson. Each commissioner, carefully chosen for their expertise and passion in the Fine Arts, played an integral role in shaping the outcome.
At today's awards ceremony, Mayor Bronson extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Arts Advisory Commission for their invaluable contributions to our community. He emphasized the profound impact of the arts, stating, "In Anchorage, I see how the arts community brings people together, creating inclusive spaces for collaboration, dialogue, and social cohesion."
The recipients of the arts grants are as follows:
Anchorage Symphony Orchestra: $12,200.00
Anchorage Concert Association: $11,700.00
Anchorage Opera Company: $11,700.00
Alaska Junior Theater: $11,200.00
Cyrano's Theatre Company: $10,200.00
Alaska Youth Orchestras: $10,200.00
Anchorage Community Theatre, INC: $9,900.00
Anchorage Chamber Music Festival: $6,600.00
Girdwood Art Institute: $6,200.00
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy: $4,400.00
Keys to Life: $2,900.00
Alaska Jazz Workshop: $2,800.00
Total: $100,000
For assistance, please contact :
Marie Husa
Special Administrative Assistant
Office of the Mayor
annamarie.c.husa@anchorageak.gov
Phone: (907) 343-7100