Welcome to
South West Alaska
Arts Group
Our Vision
To bring artistic inspiration and inclusiveness to every person in Southwest Alaska.
The Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region has a rich history of arts, crafts, dance, religion, and language.
The population is diverse and unique, small in number, but large in distinctive ethnicity.
What does SWAAG do?
The Southwest Alaska Arts Group is dedicated to providing artist support and to making Bethel a vibrant and exciting place to live through art education and support of performance and events.
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Visit the SWAAG Giftshop.
• Connect local artists and community members through art and craft sales.
• Promote visiting artists through sales
• Open year round in the center of Bethel, Alaska
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Join us in celebrating the art in this community throughout the year.
• Cama-i Dance Festival
• Bethel Bowls: Holiday Sales and Spring event
• Just Desserts
• Steel Salmon-Raven Auction
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Contact / liaison for regional artists
• Rasmussen grant assistance
• Small business support
• Silver Hand application assistance
Local/Regional support
• Art-related college class and summer camp tuition
• Local/regional artist mini-grant program
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Outreach and education in schools/community
• Native craft classes through TCF
• Literary Awareness events
• Partnering with local entities to present The Arts to the community
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• Corporate Sponsor program
• Individual Involvement
• Paid and Volunteer opportunities
Join a SWAAG Committee
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Performance Committee
Help plan and set up for concerts, arts events, book readings and more.
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Cama-i Festival Committee
Help plan three-day Yuraq (dance) festival.
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SWAAG Gift Shop Committee
Volunteer for a shift at our consignment shop at YPCC.
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Auction Fundraiser Committee
Volunteer at our annual steel salmon auction fundraiser.
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