Anchorage Folk Festival

05/05/2026

Calling all visual artists! The Anchorage Folk Festival is seeking submissions for artwork for the 2027 Folk Festival, scheduled for January 21-31, 2027 at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium.

If interested, please contact [email protected] or this page for more information.
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Deliverables
Interested artists and designers should submit preliminary ideas or a single design that could be used on posters, merchandise such as t-shirts and sweatshirts, and printed on a large banner or projected onto the stage during music performances.

Qualifications requirements
Artists should be capable of producing a full-color rendition of professional, original artwork. Artists may submit portfolio work as examples.

Submission instructions
If you are interested in submitting a proposed design:

-images and design should be all original artwork
-images and design should be appropriate for an all-ages audience
-images and design should conform to (### ratio size) and contain should attempt to capture the spirit of Anchorage, Alaska, Folk Music, and other appropriate themes.

Review Process and timeline
The review committee will follow up within six weeks to invite finalists to submit full proposals. The review committee may ask for a single opportunity to review and provide feedback to the artist or request changes to the final, selected design. The selected finalist will be paid for the final design.

04/24/2026

Lee Post was the Anchorage Folk Festival visual artist in 2025.
Please join us in congratulating him on winning 2026 Leadership Anchorage Mentor Award.
Congratulations, Post Marks, LLC!

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The winner of this year's Leadership Anchorage Mentor Award is Lee Post! ✨

Lee is an illustrator, art educator, graphic recorder, and youth advocate. A lifelong Alaskan raised in the Mat‑Su Valley, he has created art across Alaska, often supporting nonprofits, local government, and public health initiatives. His comics classes —offered in libraries and schools—provide a free, welcoming space for youth and adults to explore art and share their stories. Alongside his art practice, Lee spent decades working with at‑risk youth for the State of Alaska as a social worker and juvenile probation officer, ultimately becoming the chief juvenile probation officer for the Anchorage region.

Lee was in the Leadership Anchorage 14 cohort, and he has been a mentor to LA alumni Brennon Land (LA25) and Tory Shanklin (LA28). His mentor in LA was Julie Decker, Executive Director of the Anchorage Museum. Lee also chairs the board of VOA Alaska, which provides youth substance use and mental health treatment, including school‑based interventions, kinship care, and Alaska’s only residential juvenile substance abuse program.

"I admire how he builds purpose into his life… through connections to causes and people in our community," wrote his nominator. “Leadership isn’t always about holding the highest office, being the most public-facing, or supervising the largest team. Sometimes, it’s about living life with genuine enthusiasm, building meaningful relationships, and committing to help others grow. Lee embodies this.”

We are thrilled for Lee, and look forward to celebrating him on May 8!

04/12/2026

Posted Saturday April 11 2026
Friends of Anchorage Folk Festival -

did you know the incomparable Marian Call is visiting our fair city next weekend? She’s holding a house concert!

A little bird says there are still tickets available.
https://mariancall.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH – ANCHORAGE, AK
House concert in the Campbell Creek area, ages 10+ welcome.
7pm, pay-as-you-can. RSVP and learn more at this link!

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Singer-songwriter Marian Call is back in Anchorage, playing a Campbell Lake-area house concert to welcome spring. Sign up below to attend! Details: Saturday, April 18th, 7-9pm Doors 6:30pm Ages 10 and up welcome - no pets please (cats are present in home) You'll receive an email confirmation after f...