ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – A new online statewide directory has been launched to showcase and connect Alaska Native artists across disciplines, according to Yereth Rosen with the Alaska Beacon.
The Alaska Native Arts Directory is the work of the nonprofit Alaska Native Arts Foundation. Listing is free. The directory went live last week, timing that coincided with the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention in Anchorage.
As of Monday, about 200 artists were listed, most of them with photos and biographical information. The Alaska Native Arts Foundation said it is seeking to expand that number to more than 1,000 by next year…