February 2025 News & Events | | |
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February Hours & Free Admission
During the month of February the City Museum will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and will be closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays. Museum admission is free for the month of February thanks to the generous sponsorship of Michelle Storer.
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New Exhibition & Artist Talk | |
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Above: Painting by Jessalyn Ward
Below: Painting by Jacqueline Tingey
| Join Jessalyn and Jacqui for a presentation about their exhibition on Saturday, February 8th from 10:00 to 11:30 am at the City Museum. Enjoy free admission and a hot drink while the artists discuss their conceptual process and the media used to create their vibrant artwork. | |
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Jacqueline Tingey and Jessalyn Ward
Human Nature
February 7th—March 1st, 2025
Leslie Murray Gallery
Opening Reception: Friday, Feb. 7th | 4:30—7 pm
Artist Talk: Saturday, Feb. 8th | 10—11:30 am
Human Nature features the work of local artists Jessalyn Ward and Jacqueline Tingey who will be displaying mixed-media paintings during the month of February. The body of work in this exhibition depicts people’s emotional connection to the natural world and is the result of a collaborative exercise in which the artists selected a list of human emotions and then completed a painting to reflect each emotion on the list.
Jacqui Tingey is a self-taught artist based out of Juneau, Alaska. Currently, she works primarily with watercolors, acrylics, and ballpoint pen, though she enjoys experimenting with new mediums, techniques, and textures. Besides art, Jacqui enjoys many activities including, hiking, snowboarding, longboarding, fishing, boat days with the family, and a good book. Being outdoors and spending time in nature has helped foster her creativity. Much of Jacqui’s inspiration is drawn from her adventures in Southeast Alaska.
Jessalyn Ward was born in Fairbanks, Alaska and has been a Juneau resident since 2007. Using acrylic and charcoal as her medium, she finds inspiration for her work from living in Southeast, Alaska.
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Celia Bower
Getting to know the Birds
On display through February 22nd, 2025
Community Room Gallery
Getting to Know the Birds is a multi-media body of work created by artist Celia Bower after working with the Juneau Audubon Society in the spring and summer of 2023. The pieces in this exhibition illustrate some of Celia’s experience with field work conducted over the season and is accompanied by journal pages that were created in the field.
Celia grew up commercial fishing out of Port Alexander with her family. Her unique upbringing cultivated a deep love and inspiration for local flora, fauna, and natural habitats. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, Celia began to pursue her artistic side. Since then, she has been creating art all over southeast, Alaska. Celia’s fishing background, and science training, largely informs her artistic process and subject choices. Celia resides in Juneau but still spends part of the year hunting and fishing on southern Baranof Island.
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Above: Elizabeth Peratrovich and daughter, Loretta.
Below: Elizabeth Peratrovich was present when the Alaska Anti Discrimination Act was signed into law.
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Celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich at the City Museum
Friday, February 14th—Saturday, February 22nd
February 16th is Elizabeth Peratrovich Day and to honor her legacy the City Museum will host a week-long program beginning Friday, February 14th. Community members are invited to come to the museum to participate in activities and to learn more about Elizabeth Peratrovich. The film, For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska will play on demand, and Elizabeth Peratrovich scavenger hunt booklets for all ages will be available at the front desk. Collaborative projects created by Juneau students as a tribute to Elizabeth Peratrovich will also be on display.
On February 5th, 1945, Elizabeth Peratrovich addressed the Territorial Senate during its debate on the anti-discrimination bill. At that time Elizabeth was the grand president of the Alaska Native Sisterhood. Elizabeth gave a powerful speech about racism and injustice. Enough senators were moved by Elizabeth’s speech that the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 was passed and then signed into law on February 16th, 1945. Alaska recognizes February 16th as Elizabeth Peratrovich Day because this is the date the Equal Rights Act was signed into law.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free.
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Submissions for the annual Marie Darlin Prize are due by, or before, May 1st, 2025. The Marie Darlin Prize recognizes outstanding works of artistic, literary, performative, or scholarly merit that concern the cultures and peoples of Southeast Alaska. The prize is awarded annually to an individual or collaboration whose work expresses a commitment to the region’s social or cultural history, community advocacy, or Indigenous identity.
Individuals applying for the award must be either a U.S. citizen or U.S. tax-eligible citizen of another nation. Potential awardees may also be nominated by an individual or organization. Eligible applicants may be writers of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, or scholarly works; practitioners of visual, plastic, graphic, fiber or traditional arts and crafts; or performers, directors, or creators of theater, music, film, or dance. Applicants must have completed a work of enduring value that has within the past five years been published by a notable press, featured in a solo or group exhibition, or performed at a significant venue.
In accordance with the wishes of Marie Darlin and donors, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum administers the Marie Darlin Prize, and the Juneau Community Foundation oversees the fund. Prize contenders are writers, visual artists, performing artists, or scholars from Alaska or elsewhere who have completed a significant work that emphasizes community values and regional identity. Applicants are reviewed by a selection committee which determines the winner. A cash prize of $5,000 is awarded annually and may be used as the recipient wishes.
For more information about eligibility and submission instructions, please visit the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum’s website at fojdcm.org
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From Top:
2021 Winner
Ernestine Hayes
2022 Winner
Maureen Longworth
2023 Winner
Lily Hope
2024 Winner
Scott Burton
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Apply for a Juneau History Grant
Applications Due Annually on April 3rd or October 1st
Do you have a good idea for preserving or sharing Juneau's history or culture? Are you a teacher looking for an authentic history project for your students? Do you have an interest in a specific aspect of our local history? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider applying for a Juneau History Grant. The Juneau History Grant supports and encourages research, learning, dissemination, recording, and archiving of all types of information pertaining to the human history of Juneau and Douglas, and it is open to organizations, groups, or individuals of all ages.
The Juneau History Grant is administered by the City Museum with funding from the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum and the Juneau Community Foundation. Projects are typically funded at the $500-$1500 level; however, the Committee will consider all worthy projects within its ability to subsidize. Examples of projects include: live performances, public presentations, recordings (audio or video), publications, community signage or memorials, or any other project that produces a tangible product that can be shared with the public.
The next deadline to apply for a Juneau History Grant is April 3rd, 2025; however, deadlines occur biannually, so if you would like more time to plan your project, you can aim to complete your application by October 1st, 2025 instead.
For more information about the Juneau History Grant and applications instructions, click here.
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Rhythm, The 21st Annual 12x12 Community Art Exhibition
March 7th - April 19th, 2025
Entry Forms are due February 15th, 2025
It's never too early to start planning your piece for our annual 12x12 community art exhibition. How will you represent "rhythm" in a 2-dimensional artwork measuring 12"x12" or a 3-dimensional piece measuring 12"x12"x12"? We are eager to find out! This exhibition runs from March 7th to April 19th, 2025. Remember, all artwork must measure 12"x12" ( or 12"x12"x12") including framing. More information can be found on our website here.
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FREE February admission generously sponsored by Michelle Storer.
February Hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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