Welcome to
South West Alaska
Arts Group
SWAAG is bringing back another year of the Best in the West Artist Entrepreneurship Competition.
The Best in the West Artist Entrepreneur competition helps new, and established, arts businesses in the YK Delta region with startup/growth capital.
This exciting opportunity is open now!
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.
Featured Artists
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, artist support, performances, and community events.
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Visit the SWAAG Gift Shop
• Connect local artists and community members through art and craft sales.
• Promote visiting artists through sales
• Open year round in the cultural center in Bethel, Alaska
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Join us in celebrating art in our community throughout the year.
Cama-i Dance Festival
Tales on the Tundra
Concerts / Performances
Steel Salmon-Raven Auction
Bethel Bowls
Art Exhibits
Best in the West
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Contact / liaison for regional artists
• Assistance with statewide individual artist grant opportunities
• Small business support
• Silver Hand application assistance
Local/Regional support
• Art-related college class and summer camp tuition assistance
• Local/regional artist entrepreneur assistance through the Best in the West competition.
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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/business sponsorship program
• Individual patrons
• 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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