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Celebration 2012 (June 7-9)
"Strengthen Yourself"--Ayaniltseen
áa (Tlingit)   Án hl is daguyáa (Haida)   Lip sha gotgyednshm (Tsimshian)

Xudzidaa Kwáan Dancers of AngoonSealaska Heritage Institute will sponsor the next Celebration June 7-9, 2012 in Juneau. The institute's biennial Juried Art Show and Competition awards ceremony will be held on the evening of June 6.

Celebration is a major dance-and-culture festival held every two years. First held in 1982, it has become the largest cultural event in the state, drawing thousands of people to the capital. Along with dance performances, it features associated events, including an art show and market, lectures and traditional food contests. Celebration 2012 will be led by the Xudzidaa Kwáan Dancers of Angoon (right).

Hotels sometimes fill up soon after this date is released, so SHI encourages people to book rooms early. Please check back for more information.

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Celebration deadlines coming up
Dance Groups: Applications due March 2
Juried Art Show and Competition: Applications due March 21
Native Artist Market: Applications due March 30
Toddler Regalia Review: Applications due May 4

SHI accepting applications for Juried Art Competition
New category for young artists added
SHI 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"...(more) (Application) (Guidelines) (Flier)

Application for Toddler Regalia Review now online
SHI will sponsor a Toddler Regalia Review during Celebration 2012, June 7-9. This popular event is open to Sealaska shareholders and shareholder descendants who are ages two to four years and who are dressed in traditional regalia. We have limited space, and priority will be given to participants by date of completed application. For more information contact Katrina Hotch, 907-586-9282, katrina.hotch@sealaska.com. (Application)

Discount at B&B for Celebration goers
The Sepel Hallow Bed and Breakfast is offering discounted rates for people attending Celebration 2012 in Juneau. For more info, contact Georgia Sepel at 907-789-5220.

Alaska Airlines offers discount for Celebration 2012 travel
Alaska Airlines is once again offering a 5 percent discount off ticket prices to Juneau for people attending Celebration 2012, scheduled June 7-9 (juried art competition awards ceremony is June 6). The travel must take place between June 3-12. The code is ECMG489. Thanks Alaska Airlines!

(Dance Group Application) Deadline is March 2, 2012. Invitation notifications will be sent by March 23, 2012.

 

News articles about Celebration 2010
"Celebration 2010 begins Wednesday"
"Finding long lost relatives"
"Grand Entrance"
"Shocking story behind Sealaska art show winner"