Rasmuson Foundation honors nine ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ faculty and alumni with artist awards
by Michelle Saport |
The Rasmuson Foundation has named Alvin Amason, professor of art and coordinator of Alaska Native Art Program at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, as the 2018 Distinguished Artist of the year. The $40,000 award, issued annually to one artist, recognizes creative excellence and artistic achievements in a career spanning several decades.
Thirty-five other Alaska artists will receive 2018 Individual Artist Awards from the Rasmuson Foundation. Twenty-five artists, including six ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ alumni, will receive project awards of $7,500. Ten artists, including two ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ faculty members, will receive $18,000 Fellowships.
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Congratulations to all the award recipients, especially the following members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ family:
Distinguished Artist
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- Alvin Amason (professor, coordinator of Alaska Native Art Program, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Department of Art), painter, Anchorage and Kodiak
Fellowships
- Armin Abdihodzic (assistant professor of music, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Department of Music), classical guitarist, Anchorage
- Rick Zelinsky (adjunct faculty, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Department of Music), composer and musician, Anchorage
Project Awards
- Christiane Joy Allison (A.A. '05; B.A. Journalism and Communications '08), author, Wasilla
- Jacob Dee (B.A. Philosophy '12; B.A. History '12; Graduate Certificate, Special Education '12), composer and musician, Anchorage
- David Gerard (12-credit affinity alumnus), instrument artisan, Homer
- Ana Gutierrez-Scholl (B.A. History '98; B.A. Languages '98), dancer, Anchorage
- Katie O'Loughlin (B.A. Theatre '17), choreographer, Anchorage
- Amber R. Webb (B.A. Art '13), multimedia artist, Anchorage
In addition to the monetary awards, all 2018 artists will receive a presentation necklace crafted from vintage textiles by ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ alumna Amy Meissner (M.F.A. Creative Writing '04).
Now in its 15th year, the Individual Artists Awards program supports arts and culture by putting money directly into the hands of artists. It is one of several grant programs and initiatives managed by the Rasmuson Foundation to promote a better life for Alaskans. Learn more at .