Description

The Access to Alaska Native Collections (AANC) grant program of Museums Alaska provides Alaska Native artists with access to Indigenous collections in Alaska museums, covering travel and museum costs for artists to visit institutions for research and and advance their own practices. With the support from Henry Luce Foundation, this AANC grant cycle plans to award up to 12 grants to Alaska Native artists and 12 corresponding stipends to participating museums, and will prioritize accessibility for rural and elder artists, fostering cultural preservation and mutual engagement. By empowering artists to study their cultural heritage and engage with museums, AANC will continue to promote lasting cultural knowledge and community relationships.