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Application deadline: postmarked by April 11.

Sealaska Heritage Institute is accepting applications for its sixth, biennial Juried Art Show and Competition during Celebration 2012, scheduled June 7-9 in Juneau.

For the first time, Native artists who are under the age of 16 will be able to compete in the event, which showcases a broad range of pieces made by the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska. Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people are known for their art, and the institute’s trustees believe it’s important for young people to participate, said SHI President Rosita Worl.

"We know that there are a lot of young people out there who are doing art and we thought it would be an opportunity to showcase their work," Worl said.

"They decided that the more appropriate term would be customary. It’s customary art. And then they moved on to say "Northwest Coast inspired customary art" to reflect the changes in our art tradition," she said.

The committee includes Jackson, Steve Brown, Delores Churchill, and Nicholas Galanin. The awards ceremony will be June 6 in Juneau.

The following cash prizes will be awarded:

Best of Show
$1,500

Northwest Coast Customary Art
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500

Northwest Coast Inspired Customary Art
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500

Youth
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100

For information, contact Rico Worl at 907-586-9265 or rico.worl@sealaska.com