Dave Kaufmann at Homer High School, May 2021
Overview of the unit: Advanced ceramics students at Homer High School will learn the art and craft of plaster mold making and slip casting. After demonstration and explaining the process, student will create or choose an object to create a…
Kim McNett at Paul Banks Elementary, May 2021
Three second grade classes at Paul Banks participated in a week-long Artist in the Schools Program through the Bunnell Street Arts Center. The residency gave our students an opportunity to learn from local artist Kim McNett. During this residency, students…
Sharlene Cline Fireweed Academy, March 2021
Kachemak Bay Sea Creature Sculptures Little Fireweed will dive into the world of sea creatures and create a Kachemak Bay installation, hanging from their yurt’s ceiling, of large salmon sculptures, school of fish, smack of jellyfish, sea otters, harbor seals,…
Sharlene Cline Fireweed Academy, February/March 2021
Sharlene worked with the students at Big Fireweed for two weeks before Spring Break. She guided the students through a project designing and creating a ceramic bonsai pot. As part of the process, the students were introduced to a part…
Melissa Shaginoff at Homer High, October 2020
Indigenous artist Melissa Shaginoff (Piaute, Atna) presented a Land Acknowledgement workshop for 28 students in Homer High School's Alaska Studies class with Saundra Hudson.
Emily Johnson at Homer High, October 2019
Emily Johnson (Yup'ik, Soldotna) conducted a land acknowledgement workshop at Homer High School for Alaska Native Youth Leadership club and Alaska Studies students on October 8 and 10, 2019. Award-winning choreographer Emily Johnson has created a distinguished body of dance…
Alicia Kelly at Homer Middle School, April 2019
The Homer Middle School hosted Artist in Residence, Alicia Kelly, to led a paper cutting and installation workshop for the students.
Kima Hamilton and Dasha Kelly at Seward Middle School, March 2019
Administered by Bunnell Street Arts Center, the Seward Middle School hosted a Spoken Word Poetry unit led by artists Kima Hamilton and Dasha Kelly in which more than 100 students participated.
Kima Hamilton and Dasha Kelly at Seward High School, March 2019
"During the week of March 25-29, Seward High School hosted its fourth Spoken Word Poetry Workshop. One freshman, a quiet boy, stood at the microphone for a long time in awkward silence. Kima encouraged him, while his class waited. He…