AAEC will partner with the Haines Borough School District to hold a Placed-Based Learning and the Arts Institute June 2-6, 2025. We are seeking Teacher Leader applicants to lead sessions for Alaskan educators. You will work in a team of three Teacher Leaders with a...
In this pre-recorded Art Byte, learn from Yurrliq Nita Rearden and Janet Johnson about the cultural significance of beach grass while you learn drawing techniques to draw tanerrnat (beach grass). This session was provided by AAEC’s Rural Arts Initiative to the...
Rural Arts Initiative (RAI) February 2025 Update While 2023 gave every RAI district team the opportunity to think about and discuss their needs and hopes, 2024 has been a real push forward. Thanks to more funding and a strong cohort of representatives, each district...
Each year, the Alaska Arts Education Consortium (AAEC) formally recognizes and honors Alaskan individuals or organizations who “champion” the arts in education. The Champions of the Arts in Education Award celebrates the Champions who carry the torch for...
AAEC announces the hire of our new Interim Executive Director, Angie Chervenak. Â Angie, a Kodiak resident, brings district administrative experience along with a gift for leadership as a principal, teacher and band director. Currently a board member of the Humane...
From our long-time executive director, Barbara Short: “I have considered retiring for the past couple of years, but my love for the work delayed my decision. However, now feels like the right time. I would like to thank everyone on the board for their wonderful...