Community Calendar

Join local writers Rich Chiappone and Justin Herrmann for a hands-on writing workshop exploring the possibilities of extremely short personal essays. This spring explores travel, vacations, and other adventures. Write the experiences of your lives together to make memories worth sharing. This class takes place at Kachemak Bay Campus, three consecutive Saturdays beginning April 11, from 10 am to 2 pm in Pioneer Hall and is only $89 for all three days. To register or for more information, visit kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.

Homer, Alaska – Tamara Ann Burgh is Artist in Residence at Bunnell Street Arts Center April 1-29, 2026. Burgh’s exhibit of watercolor illustrations and woodblock prints opens on First Friday, April 3 from 5-7pm with an artist talk at 6pm. During her residency she will lead a watercolor workshop April 15 from 6 to 8 pm. Register at BunnellArts.org.

Artist Statement

“I discovered the book “Alaskan Igloo Tales” (c. 1974, illustrations by G. Agupuk) years ago while working in Nome, AK’s Indian Education Art and Culture Program. At that time, the stories in this book felt strange and distant from modern Native culture and experience.

My self-studies in myth, history, Native cultures, and spirituality renewed my interest in the fascinating and inspiring stories in “Alaskan Igloo Tales.” I’ve chosen to visually reinterpret the book’s Inupiaq-identifying stories based on my new understanding, gained through studying Joseph Campbell’s mythic language and symbols.

This project started with two residencies at IAIA in Santa Fe and continued with a residency at Makotaay Art Village in Taiwan. I’ve illustrated all thirty stories in watercolor. These watercolor sketches serve as composition and color studies for moku hanga, a Japanese woodblock-style printmaking process.”

Tickets are available now for Jubilee! Youth Performing Arts Show- Directed by Kjirsten Swanson, in the HCOA office Mon- Sat from 1-5pm and online at homerart.org.

Prepare to be amazed by local youth talent!

Friday, April 10th starting at 7pm at the Homer High School Mariner Theater

Admission: $10 Youth / $20 General
All proceeds support the Ron Senungetuk Summer Youth Scholarship Fund!

homerart.org/event/2026-jubilee-youth-performing-arts-show/

COME LEARN ABOUT PIER ONE THEATRE'S 10 MINUTE PLAYFEST!
UPSTAIRS AT ALICE'S CHAMPAGNE PALACE!

Are you Theatre curious? The 10 minute play fest is a great way to dip your toes into the scene or a new role. Opportunities to write, direct, perform or even try out tech/support!

What you'll learn at this event:

- More information about Kate Rich's 10 minute Playwriting workshop which starts April 8th! (sign up here: https://pieronetheatre.ludus.com/index.php?sections=payments)

- Sign up for acting, directing, and tech opportunities

- Learn about the timeline for play submissions and final selections

- Find out more about the directing process and performance dates

Join local writers Rich Chiappone and Justin Herrmann for a hands-on writing workshop exploring the possibilities of extremely short personal essays. This spring explores travel, vacations, and other adventures. Write the experiences of your lives together to make memories worth sharing. This class takes place at Kachemak Bay Campus, three consecutive Saturdays beginning April 11, from 10 am to 2 pm in Pioneer Hall and is only $89 for all three days. To register or for more information, visit kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.

Homer, Alaska – Tamara Ann Burgh is Artist in Residence at Bunnell Street Arts Center April 1-29, 2026. Burgh’s exhibit of watercolor illustrations and woodblock prints opens on First Friday, April 3 from 5-7pm with an artist talk at 6pm. During her residency she will lead a watercolor workshop April 15 from 6 to 8 pm. Register at BunnellArts.org.

Artist Statement

“I discovered the book “Alaskan Igloo Tales” (c. 1974, illustrations by G. Agupuk) years ago while working in Nome, AK’s Indian Education Art and Culture Program. At that time, the stories in this book felt strange and distant from modern Native culture and experience.

My self-studies in myth, history, Native cultures, and spirituality renewed my interest in the fascinating and inspiring stories in “Alaskan Igloo Tales.” I’ve chosen to visually reinterpret the book’s Inupiaq-identifying stories based on my new understanding, gained through studying Joseph Campbell’s mythic language and symbols.

This project started with two residencies at IAIA in Santa Fe and continued with a residency at Makotaay Art Village in Taiwan. I’ve illustrated all thirty stories in watercolor. These watercolor sketches serve as composition and color studies for moku hanga, a Japanese woodblock-style printmaking process.”

Tickets are available now for Jubilee! Youth Performing Arts Show- Directed by Kjirsten Swanson, in the HCOA office Mon- Sat from 1-5pm and online at homerart.org.

Prepare to be amazed by local youth talent!

Friday, April 10th starting at 7pm at the Homer High School Mariner Theater

Admission: $10 Youth / $20 General
All proceeds support the Ron Senungetuk Summer Youth Scholarship Fund!

homerart.org/event/2026-jubilee-youth-performing-arts-show/

Join local writers Rich Chiappone and Justin Herrmann for a hands-on writing workshop exploring the possibilities of extremely short personal essays. This spring explores travel, vacations, and other adventures. Write the experiences of your lives together to make memories worth sharing. This class takes place at Kachemak Bay Campus, three consecutive Saturdays beginning April 11, from 10 am to 2 pm in Pioneer Hall and is only $89 for all three days. To register or for more information, visit kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.

Homer, Alaska – Tamara Ann Burgh is Artist in Residence at Bunnell Street Arts Center April 1-29, 2026. Burgh’s exhibit of watercolor illustrations and woodblock prints opens on First Friday, April 3 from 5-7pm with an artist talk at 6pm. During her residency she will lead a watercolor workshop April 15 from 6 to 8 pm. Register at BunnellArts.org.

Artist Statement

“I discovered the book “Alaskan Igloo Tales” (c. 1974, illustrations by G. Agupuk) years ago while working in Nome, AK’s Indian Education Art and Culture Program. At that time, the stories in this book felt strange and distant from modern Native culture and experience.

My self-studies in myth, history, Native cultures, and spirituality renewed my interest in the fascinating and inspiring stories in “Alaskan Igloo Tales.” I’ve chosen to visually reinterpret the book’s Inupiaq-identifying stories based on my new understanding, gained through studying Joseph Campbell’s mythic language and symbols.

This project started with two residencies at IAIA in Santa Fe and continued with a residency at Makotaay Art Village in Taiwan. I’ve illustrated all thirty stories in watercolor. These watercolor sketches serve as composition and color studies for moku hanga, a Japanese woodblock-style printmaking process.”

Tickets are available now for Jubilee! Youth Performing Arts Show- Directed by Kjirsten Swanson, in the HCOA office Mon- Sat from 1-5pm and online at homerart.org.

Prepare to be amazed by local youth talent!

Friday, April 10th starting at 7pm at the Homer High School Mariner Theater

Admission: $10 Youth / $20 General
All proceeds support the Ron Senungetuk Summer Youth Scholarship Fund!

homerart.org/event/2026-jubilee-youth-performing-arts-show/