Media & Arts
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Whether it’s a visit to the Anchorage Museum to explore Alaska Native Art and Culture or a trip to explore Fairbanks and the Northern Lights, Alaska Business provides statewide coverage of concerts, art exhibitions, and some of Alaska’s very unique activities including the Fur Rondy and the Iditarod. For all things entertainment, look no further than Media and Arts coverage from Alaska Business.
Latest Media & Arts News
Press Forward Alaska: Philanthropic Support for Local Journalism
Press Forward Alaska taps into a nationwide network of philanthropy to support local journalism, shifting the news business toward a nonprofit model.
Alaska Business Earns Press Club Awards
This magazine won 1st place from the Alaska Press Club for page layout, in addition to several runner-up honors for work done in 2023.
Behind the Screens: Nancy Johnson Sets the Tone at KTUU
Nancy Johnson has been with Anchorage’s KTUU Channel 2 since it was in the basement of the Fourth Avenue Theatre, and now she leads the team by caring for employees’ needs.
Alaska Railroad Names Ken Edmier of Georgia as Catch the Train Photo Contest Winner
Ken Edmier of Leesburg, Georgia, was selected as the grand prize winner in the annual Alaska Railroad Catch the Train photo contest, winning cash, train tickets and the honor of the cover of the 2025 Alaska Railroad calendar.
Sizeable Grant for Perseverance Theatre and Nationwide Partners
Perseverance Theatre splits a $2.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation with four other companies nationwide, part of a new collaboration called the Future of American Theatre Cohort.
Spotlight Digital Profiles
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Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Making History
The track of oil and gas development in Alaska shows the footprints of bold companies and hard-working individuals who shaped the industry in the past and continue to innovate today. The May 2024 issue of Alaska Business explores that history while looking forward to new product development, the energy transition for the fishing fleet, and the ethics of AI tools in business.