Alaska world arts festival
Celebrating Culture and Creativity at Alaska World Arts Festival in Homer
Alaska is known for its endless outdoor recreation. Did you know that there’s a bustling arts scene here, too? It’s especially prevalent during the annual Alaska World Arts Festival. This two-week-long celebration of worldwide art forms takes place across 50 venues in Homer, Alaska. Experience the best work of local and worldwide artists with music, dance, visual arts, and more! It’s the perfect itinerary item for an art lovers’ trip to Homer, Alaska!
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What You Can Expect at the Alaska World Arts Festival
The most beautiful places in the world attract the most talented authors and the Alaska World Arts Festival held in Homer, Alaska every year is the perfect example. Held in September when the leaves are changing and the frosty chill of winter has not yet made its grip on the landscape of Homer, ensuring that everyone en
The sixth annual Alaska World Arts Festival in Homer will open on Sept. 13 and will run until Sept. 26.
Sally Oberstein is the director and producer for the event and shared how the event got started in Homer and some of the highlights to watch for this year.
Oberstein attended the Edinburgh International Arts Festival in 2018 and had the opportunity to speak with former director of the Australian festival from 2006 until 2014, Sir Jonathan Mills, who suggested that Homer would be an perfect location for another world arts event.
The 2024 event will comprise storytelling, music, dance, theater, literature, comedy, film and visual arts in the form of exhibits, performances, workshops and presentations. Artists are coming from more than 20 countries in all regions of the world including Australia, China, India, Russia, Peru, Canada, several European and African countries as well as the Together States and Alaska.
The first event of the festival is the welcome gala at the Homer Chamber on Friday Put. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Other primary highlights contain Age-old Stories for Modern Families from WBUR Boston’s NPR station, Gypsy Jazz and Blistery Ballads from Paris, and stand-u
Cultivating Connections Through the Arts in Homer, Alaska - September 13-26, 2024
Welcome to the Alaska World Arts Festival, a sanctuary for world-class artists and an epicenter of creativity for over 50 years. Join us for a remarkable two-week celebration that brings together artists and art enthusiasts from around the globe. Immerse yourself in a diverse showcase of music, workshops, dance, theater, films, visual arts, poetry, storytelling, literature, and comedy. In our 6th annual edition, we're proud to present inspiring performances by renowned artists from Alaska and beyond. Experience the magic where art converges, only here, at the World Arts Festival.
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2024 Festival and Pre-Festival Events
Saturday, August 17 & 24 ~ 7 pm
Fresh Produce Improv at the Art Barn September in Homer, Alaska, is a special blend of scenic beauty and culture. The Alaska World Arts Festival provides a wide range of entertainment. The weather is pleasant, with crisp, clear days perfect for exploring. The Alaska World Arts Festival runs from September 13th through the 26th. Homer becomes a bustling hub of creativity. Visitors enjoy global talent in visual arts, music, literature, and theater. The festival brings together artists and locals to showcase the town’s vibrant arts. It features diverse art forms, fostering cultural exchange and understanding. This, in turn, opens up networking, collaboration, and community involvement in the arts. Most Events require registration. Specific event tickets can be purchased individually or accessed with a Festival Pass. September 2024 World Art Festival EventsThe festival opens with the opening gala at the Homer Chamber of Commerce. This event is open to everyone and kickstarts the upcoming exciting days. It’s the first in a series of special events to engage and inspire the community. A key highlight of the festival is the Live-at-Lunch concerts. They feature local talents at Land’s End R The Alaska World Arts Festival is an assembly of worldwide artists and audiences of all ages, engaging in an exchange of culture and ideas through multiple art forms by means of workshops, performances, exhibits, presentations, and studio tours. The Festival offers avenues for artists and art lovers to converge in 50 Homer, Alaska venues and embrace the arts as an inclusive world community, now and for generations to come. OUR MISSION is to foster the exchange of cultures and ideas toward understanding and tolerance of diversity, and building a stronger local and world community through creative arts. Bunnell is glad to participate in Alaska’s World Arts Festival by hosting the following events: Friday, September 6thFirst Friday Opening: Sonya Kelliher-Combs | 5-7p@ BunnellArts FREE Followed by Jazz Pianist & Trumpeter Jeffrey Lee Mills | 8 pm @BunnellArts Advance tickets are discounted $15 or $20 at the door Concert Tickets |