The Anchorage Cultural Council provides leadership and advocacy for the integration of arts, culture and the humanities in every aspect of community life. The Anchorage Cultural Council is dedicated to activities that stimulate and support the arts, and the cultural growth and vitality of our community.



2008 Mayor's Awards for the Arts

Nominate your favorite artist, arts supporters and arts organizations today! Click here.

Plan to join Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich for the 2008 Mayor's Awards for the Arts, to be held Wednesday, April 9th from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the Anchorage Museum at Ramuson Center. There will be excitement, entertainment, hors d'ouevres, and a no-host bar. This year's award artworks are being designed by the 2002 Outstanding Individual Artist winner, Carol Crump Bryner. To review past award winners, click here.




Arts & Economic Prosperity III Report

Results of a new national study show arts and culture are a significant industry in Anchorage Ð one that generates $45.16 million in local economic activity. This spending -- $27.91 million by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and an additional $17.25 million in event-related spending by their audiences Ð supports 1,168 full-time equivalent jobs and generates $24.24 million in household income to local residents. The economic impact of the arts in Anchorage is reported in Arts & Economic Prosperity III, the most recent and comprehensive study of the economic impact of the arts in the United States. Americans for the Arts released this study June 6, 2007. To read the report in its entirety please click here.