The Juneau History Grant is now open to applicants. Any person, or group of persons, with a good idea for preserving or sharing Juneau’s history and/or culture who has the time and energy to follow it through to completion is encouraged to apply for funding to support some of the expenses of their project. Applications are due yearly on October 1. Apply online here.

Examples of Juneau History Grant projects include: live performances, public presentations, recordings, publications, community signage or memorials, digitization of historical information and any other project that produces a tangible product that can be shared with the public. It is assumed that most of the labor for a project will be performed by volunteers and that the grant will be used to help defray the costs of services and supplies needed to support this effort.

The mission of the Juneau History Grant (JHG) is to support and encourage research, learning, dissemination, recording and archiving of all types of information pertaining to the human history of the City and Borough of Juneau. Funds for the JHG are managed though the Juneau Community Foundation and are administered by the Juneau-Douglas City Museum and an advisory committee comprised of local community members with particular interest and/or expertise in Juneau history projects and research.

The Juneau History Grant committee will read and judge proposed projects based on the criteria listed in the JHG application instructions. JHG projects are typically funded at the $400-$1200 level; however the committee will consider all worthy projects within its ability to subsidize. The Juneau History Grant is a collaborative programs of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, The Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, and the Juneau Community Foundation. The annual due date for applications is October 1.

Applications may submitted online here or call (907) 586-3572 for instructions on alternative ways to submit.

For more information, contact Curator of Public Programs Elissa Borges at 907-586-3572 or [email protected].

The City Museum is requesting proposals from solo artists, or artist groups, who are interested in mounting a month-long exhibit at the City Museum during November-February of 2022-2023. The deadline for applications is August 31. From November through February each year, the City Museum provides gallery space for local solo artists (or groups of artists) to exhibit new works of art for one month. The City Museum encourages a variety of exhibition ideas and will consider artists working in all media.  Exhibitions include an opening reception at the City Museum and an opportunity for the artist(s) to present on their work to an audience.

Applicants must submit a completed application form, which can be picked up at the City Museum or downloaded from the City Museum’s website at juneau.org/museum. In addition, artists must submit five examples of past, or current artwork, representing the kind of work they plan to exhibit; an image list that corresponds with examples of work; a brief exhibit statement describing the proposed exhibition; and an artist resume. Artists selected must be prepared to hang the exhibit, produce labels, and promotion materials such as posters. For more information, contact Elissa Borges, Public Programs Coordinator, at [email protected] or call (907) 586-3572.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is located at 4th & Main Streets. July 1-25 hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 26-30 hours: Monday 2-6 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. General admission $6, Seniors $5, Children ages 12 and younger are free. Call 586-3572 for more information.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is hosting a variety of events for First Friday on July 2 from 4 pm to 6:30 pm:

• Free admission to the City Museum from 4 pm to 6:30 pm
• Free State Capitol Tours: The City Museum will offer free tours of the Alaska State Capitol. Each tour will last 45-60 minutes. Tours begin at 4, 4:30, 5, and 5:30 pm. Sign-up at the Capitol is required. The tour takes place in the Lobby and on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th floors. There is an elevator and stair access to the upper floors. Participants will see the extensive art collection in the Capitol, learn about the architecture and construction of the building, view the Senate and House Chambers (if the not in use), get a glimpse of the Offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and learn some political history.
• Make a Pinwheel: Visitors to the City Museum of all ages may make a Fourth of July themed pinwheel. Materials provided.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is located at 4th & Main Streets. July Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. General admission is $6, senior admission is $5, and children ages 12 and younger are free.

For more information, call 586-3572 or go to juneau.org/museum.