Arts

On this first episode of KMXT’s Corner Studio, host Jared Griffin talks with Mitchell Davidson and Laura Arboleda of the Kodiak Community Foundation, and Hazel de los Santos with Kodiak Arts Council, to talk about Pick. Click. Give. and the Kodiak Downtown Block Party on September 10. Listen here:

“Dancing in the Rain” designed and painted by Bonnie Dillard and Marina Thomas. Listen to this story; A new mural is on display in downtown Kodiak. Two local artists recently completed the project near the Kodiak Ferry Terminal lot. Bonnie Dillard is one of the artists who designed the painting along with Marina Thomas. She says the piece, titled “Dancing …

Host Jared Griffin talks to members of Kodiak Arts Council’s Kodiak Youth Theatre production of “The Doctor in Wonderland.” Members of the cast and crew joining Griffin were Kylie Eaton, Ruby Gandel, Delaney Glenn, Al Hartt, Ronan Hinman, Serabella Jones, and Amelia Transano. Performances are Friday, June 29 at 6pm and Saturday, June 30 at 2pm. Listen here: Part 1: …

Rafael Bitanga’s journey has taken him far from Kodiak, but it can’t keep him from Kodiak. The Cornell University student and multimedia extraordinaire is coming back to put his talents to work for other aspiring college graduates- for free. He’s currently pitching a summer program designed to help students reach scholarships by way of video storytelling. “I’ll be coming back …

Alli Hartt competes during a power outage. Weathering a major power outage, a medical emergency, and a field of talented teams, the Shakesbears of Kodiak High School took first place at the Alaska School Activities Association Drama, Debate, and Forensics State Tournament. In full disclosure, Jared Griffin is the coach of the Shakesbears and is a member of the KMXT …

By  Isabelle Ross, KDLG – Dillingham – January 12, 2021 The only person to star in St. Seraphim of Sarov’s Orthodox Church. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Izzy Ross/KDLG) A small group of people sang through cloth masks. It’s slavii at St. Seraphim of Sarov’s Orthodox Church in Dillingham. At the front of the church, a boy spun a star decorated …

In 2018, the Alutiiq Museum began a two-year project dedicated to documenting and awakening beading arts in Alutiiq culture. In the final weeks of the project, the museum is producing instructional videos to share a piece of Alutiiq culture with the world. Beaded earrings by Natalia Schneider The Pinguat, the Alutiiq word for beads, project began in 2018 when the …

The official seal of the City of Kodiak was first drafted in 1978, and last updated over 30 years ago. So, the Kodiak City Council has decided to work on a new one. Currently, the seal features drawings of an upright Kodiak bear, a salmon, a crab, and, in what might be confusing for people who have recently moved to …

Today’s guests are Melissa Haffeman – owner, The Islander Bookshop; Sarah Culbertson – owner, The Frame Shop; and Natasha Pristas – artist and member of BearTown Market. The discussion centered around how their businesses are doing and innovative ways they are and have dealt with opening their businesses.

Summer has nearly arrived for Kodiak — longer days and more sunshine are already upon us. While the season might normally be a time to get out and enjoy the weather with friends and family, the pandemic has put a damper on many community activities. Katie Oliver is executive director of the Kodiak Arts Council. The council puts on an …