Municipality of Anchorage, Public Art Program

04/10/2026

PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY

Kawerak Inc, on behalf of Unaatuq, LLC., is seeking proposals from local or regional artist contractors for a project to develop and install an art piece (or series of pieces), including a monument(s) and individual gravemarkers, to honor those buried at Pilgrim Hot Springs.

Deadline for proposal submission: May 1st, 2026 at 5pm AKST
Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Kawerak, Inc. is a co-managing owner of Unaatuq, LLC., the consortium that owns Pilgrim Hot Springs. In 2023, the Pilgrim Hot Springs Cultural Advisory Committee was formed, made up of members from around the region who have family or personal ties to the Unaatuq property. The chosen artist for this work will have the opportunity to meet with and engage the committee to learn about their vision for the futurte of the property, and their ideas for honoring the people of the region through this work.

View the full RFP:
www.kawerak.org/rfp10

Email Proposals to:
Kelsey Galleher, Pilgrim Hot Springs General Manager
[email protected]

Kawerak, Inc. (Kawerak), a tribal consortium and non-profit corporation, in Nome, AK is seeking proposals on behalf of Unaatuq, LLC, from local or regional artist contractors for a project to develop and install an art piece (or series of pieces), including a monument(s) and individual grave markers...

03/03/2026

PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY
Alaska Pacific University is seeking original Indigenous artwork for the Shel Ch'naq'ahnilu Student Center, located in Grant Hall.
Budget range: $15,000 - $22,000
Deadline for proposal submission: March 27th, 2026 at 4pm AKT
Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska Pacific University endeavors to create campus spaces that are welcoming, accessible, and culturally affirming. This project is part of long-term efforts to Indigenize its curriculum and campus environment and to promote student success and retention.

Link to Request for proposal:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kohc31lrvxfk55gfrrgjx/Request-for-Proposal-RFP-Grant-Hall-Art-Installation.pdf?rlkey=gr7bqreadg6nl7nq3s32carvu&e=1&st=drgxsdwj&dl=0

🎙️ Calling all artists!

We’re in the final phase of renovations at Grant Hall & the
Shel ch’naq’ahnilu Center and are seeking artists to create commissioned artwork for these two locations. We're looking for art that's grounded in place, honors Dena’ina lands, and reflects the diversity of Alaska Native cultures across Alaska. We can't wait to see what the artists in our communities come up with!

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/vj2C50YmIH7

10/25/2024

-Artist Opportunities with the Alaska Botanical Garden-
Have you considered installing your artwork outdoors where it can interface with the natural environment? ABG could be just what you've been looking for!

Call for large-scale art:
ABG is looking to award 1 large-scale, semi-permanent outdoor installation in our garden setting. The artist(s) selected will be awarded $45,000 to design, construct, and install their work by September 1, 2025.

Garden Exhibition:
ABG is looking for garden-scale outdoor installations for exhibition in our garden setting. Media need not be visual. However, the display must be ongoing: visitors to the Garden must be able to see, hear, feel, or otherwise experience the installation throughout the display period.

Artist Opportunities The Alaska Botanical Garden (ABG) is a nonprofit, living museum dedicated to showcasing the beauty and value of Alaska’s gardens and natural areas through science, education, and recreation. During spring and summer months, ABG enjoys daily visitation from travelers and locals...

08/08/2024

I know we said rain or shine, but 100% precipitation is not ideal for a bicycle tour! The tour is rescheduled for next Wednesday, Aug. 14th at 5:30pm.
We look forward to seeing everyone next week!
Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services Public Works Anchorage Anchorage Parks and Recreation Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. Visit Anchorage Anchorage Museum Bike Anchorage Nathan Shafer Christine Sundly Emily Longbrake Graham Danee Real Art Is Better - by Scott Clendaniel Raeann the Artist DC Alaska Tent City Press Jacob Paiz Ted Kim William Kozloff Viola Armitstead

Due to inclement weather, today's public art bike tour at 5:30 p.m. has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m.

08/08/2024

Come out for a Sneak Peek! - Is this a FIRST of its kind?
“When We Stop to Tell Stories While Traveling”
A permanent public art, immersive augmented reality (AR) installation & video game by artist Nathan Shafer.

PLUS - 15 MOBILE MURALS!
Created by a team of talented Alaskan artists, the mobile murals address the Solid Waste Services mission to Do Something to create a sustainable and resilient community.

And MORE!
Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services Public Works Anchorage Anchorage Parks and Recreation Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. Visit Anchorage Anchorage Museum Bike Anchorage Nathan Shafer Christine Sundly Emily Longbrake Graham Danee Real Art Is Better - by Scott Clendaniel Raeann the Artist DC Alaska Tent City Press Jacob Paiz Ted Kim William Kozloff Viola Armitstead

Strap on a helmet and set off on a tour of public art pieces led by Anchorage’s Curator of Public Art, Gideon Gerlt. Participants will pedal to a series of public artworks and hear the stories, histories and community reaction to the selected pieces, which are just a fraction of Anchorage’s public art portfolio.

Free. Thursday, August 8th. Tour begins at the Anchorage Museum and covers four to eight miles; may not be suitable for all riders. Meet at 5 p.m., ride begins at 5:30 p.m. (rain or shine). Bikes not provided. In partnership with Bike Anchorage.

Thursday, Aug. 8; Meet at Museum Entrance.

07/18/2024

Alaskan Artists adding color and vibrancy to Anchorage through Public Art- with a mission!
As you spot these beautiful murals painted on Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services dumpsters throughout Anchorage, take a moment to consider the cycle of production, consumption, and waste. What are the environmental impacts and what is our place in that cycle? How would that system look in a circular economy that not only considers the end of a product's life, but plans and designs for it?

Soon you will spot some colorful dumpsters in Anchorage, not your typical canvas.Your Alaska Link explains who's behind this artsy initiative.

07/12/2024

🎨The Municipality of Anchorage, Public Art Program will be having its second Live Mural Painting event tomorrow night at The Nave from 5-10pm!

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, this is an event you don't want to miss! Come support local artists who will have their talents on display as they paint murals on dumpsters for our friends over at the Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services!

07/08/2024

🎨🖌️ Last Saturday, the Municipality of Anchorage, Public Art Program hosted event #1 of the live mural painting events. Several local Anchorage artists displayed their talents at the Anchorage Museum Seed Lab, painting dumpsters for the Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services!

If you missed it, don't worry—we've got you covered with a photo recap of all the vibrant artwork created!

Mark your calendars for our next event! Spenard Second Saturday, July 13th, at the Nave from 5pm-10pm. You won't want to miss it! 🖼️🌟

06/28/2024

06/18/2024

LIVE MURAL PAINTING EVENTS!

Anchorage Museum, Seed Lab, June 29th, 2024, from 1-6pm
The Nave, Spenard Second Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 5-10pm

🎨 Municipality of Anchorage, Public Art Program Live Mural Painting Events! 📢

As part of the Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services new Central Transfer Station construction, the Municipality of Anchorage’s Public Art Program is proud to announce that 15 murals have been commissioned by Alaskan artists!

The murals will be painted on mobile dumpsters and will be placed throughout Anchorage in prominent locations. Artists will create their stunning works during live painting events held in conjunction with other event activities at two separate locations:

Anchorage Museum, Seed Lab, June 29th, 2024, from 1-6pm
The Nave, Spenard Second Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 5-10pm

Participating artists include:
Viola Armitstead, Dawn Crandall, Bryce Foks, Jacob Paiz, Ted Kim, Will Kozloff, Stephanie Novak, Christine Sundly, Emily Longbrake, Graham Dane, Scott Clendaniel, Reann Krugger, and Loren McCue

Come to enjoy the artwork in an outdoor setting and learn how you can engage with responsible land stewardship!