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2010: AN ART ODYSSEY
Anchorage Museum Gala 2010
5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 10
Plan on an out-of-this-world evening at the Anchorage Museum’s 2010 gala April 10 at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. The theme 2010: An Art Odyssey is a nod to the current “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination” exhibition, and the May opening of the Imaginarium Discovery Center and Thomas Planetarium. Gala guests will enjoy sumptuous food, fine wine and an auction of art created specifically for the gala by some of the state’s best artists. Gala tickets cost $150. Gala raffle tickets are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (907) 929-9226.
PICK. CLICK. GIVE.
Don’t miss a great way to support the Anchorage Museum when applying for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. For a second year, the Pick, Click and Give PFD Charitable Contributions Program provides a safe, secure and quick way to donate to Alaska nonprofit organizations. About 5,500 Alaskans pledged more than $545,000 to nonprofit organizations last year, including more than $5,000 for the museum.
By making an additional gift through this program, you support the museum’s exhibits, programs and educational outreach and better our community. To donate, apply online at the Alaska Permanent Fund Web site and follow the easy instructions. You may give all or part of your dividend. The museum appreciates whatever level of additional support is appropriate for you. Learn more at www.forakergroup.org/pfd.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
2010 Summer Art Potpourri and Crafts Weekend
The museum promotes and supports Alaska artists by sponsoring two juried showcases for artists to sell art. Summer Art Potpourri occurs daily in summer. Crafts Weekend happens during the three-day Thanksgiving weekend. Both events will be juried simultaneously; artists can submit slides or digital images for one or both events. Deadline for entries is March 26. Selections will be made by April 16. The prospectus will be available in late January 2010 at www.anchoragemuseum.org. For more information, call Adam Baldwin at 929-9254 or e-mail abaldwin@anchoragemuseum.org.
