Artisticly Speaking

Entries sought for 2013 Fur Rondy pin design

ANCHORAGE — Artists have until noon, May 25 to submit designs for the 2013 Fur Rondy Pin design competition.

Artists are invited to submit original designs that reflect the spirit of this premier winter festival, set for Feb. 22 to March 3, 2013. The selected design will be featured on the 2013 collector series pins and merchandise.

The selected artist will have a place in Alaska and Rondy history and 10 days of “fame” — being featured in the Official Rondy Guide and website and in Rondy media placements. Additionally the artist will ride in the Rondy Grand Parade, receive selected merchandise and represent Rondy as the 2013 collector series artist.

Information and entry forms are available at furrondy.net.

Calling artists for ‘Moose on Parade’

Artists are sought for the seventh annual “Moose on Parade” program in Talkeetna. Deadline to apply is May 21. Artists will team with sponsoring businesses to place large, uniquely designed and decorated moose all over Talkeetna. These moose will then take part in the 4th of July parade and be sold by auction to the highest bidder. For more information, contact Suzy Kellard at 733-2710 or Denali Arts Council staff at 733-7929. Forms are available at the Hangar, on the DAC Events page at denaliartscouncil.org/events.htm and Talkeetna Gifts and Collectibles.

Native Arts Foundation offers fellowships

Artists have until June 21 to apply for the Native Arts and Culture Foundation’s 2013 Artist Fellowships.

Through the fellowship program, the foundation seeks to foster the creativity of indigenous artists, allowing the opportunity for study, reflection, experimentation and discovery. Last year, the first year of the Artist Fellowship Program, artist applicants had to be nominated. This year, the foundation is not requiring applicants to be nominated.

Awards of $20,000 will be made in six disciplines — visual arts, filmmaking, music, dance, literature and traditional arts. For more information, visit nacf.us/2013_Grants.

Museum of the North seeks artisans for expo and sale

University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks seeks artisans of the circumpolar North to apply for its 2012 Artisan Expo and Sale Oct. 12 and 13 at the museum. Artists of all mediums are invited to participate in this juried sale. Applications are due by 5 p.m., June 1. For more information, call (907) 474-7505 or visit museum.uaf.edu.