The Marine View Mural Project team invited Juneau artists to take part in a collaborative public art initiative and educational opportunity. This is an ongoing 3 year public art project, with one group displayed every year, May-April.

Artist Murals displayed were chosen through an application process. After selection, participants received hands-on guidance in the form of a month-long workshop from experienced muralists and public artists, gaining insight into scaling artwork for large surfaces, navigating the legal aspects of public art, and learning the full mural creation process.

This project is open to high school students, university students, and adult artists in any stage of their career. Selections are be based on the quality of the proposed mural idea, and having a diverse selection of backgrounds and styles of art.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NEXT GROUP

Artist interested in participating in the next group should apply between August 15, 2026-November 15, 2026, though an application portole hosted by The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council webpage, https://www.jahc.org/.

Applications will be open August 15-November 15 every year. Artists should prepare the following materials before submitting the application: Contact info, Artist bio, Mural proposal & description, and Artist portfolio samples.

TIMELINE

Artist application open: August 15, Deadline to apply: November 15, Notification of selection: December 1, Project launch: January, Installation: May-April, Opening Ceremony/Celebration: May First Friday

Sponsors & Partners

This project is made possible with support from Princess Cruises, Picture This, the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, and the Downtown Business Association.

On this edition of Capital Chat we'll explore the Juneau Community Foundation’s grant program.

Learn how the foundation advances its mission by supporting initiatives that promote a healthy, safe, and culturally vibrant environment. The series explores how thoughtful grantmaking, community dialogue, and strong partnerships ensure resources reach the people and programs making a difference.

From building a permanent endowment to fostering collaboration among nonprofits and service providers, the Juneau Community Foundation plays a key role in strengthening the community—making giving more meaningful, effective, and impactful for Juneau’s future.

The Juneau Maritime Festival is an annual event celebrating Juneau’s rich maritime culture, history, and commerce with thousands of your family, friends, and colleagues. The Juneau Maritime Festival takes place annually in beautiful Downtown Juneau. Join us on May 9, 2026, as we celebrate our nautical way of life with live music, a beer garden, 100+ vendor booths, local food options, harbor cruises, and US Coast Guard demonstrations. Free for the whole family!

This year, Aware's 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness event Denin Day at the Crystal Saloon, is a high-impact fashion show featuring community members rocking a series of original statement graphic tees. The aim is to show that sexual assault prevention is a community responsibility.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• The Runway: A showcase of denim paired with powerful advocacy slogans.
• Solidarity: A space for Juneau to stand together, bust myths, and support survivors.
• Community Vibe: Volunteers will rock shoes by Shoefly and walk to the beats of live DJ Al Boogie.
• Show up in your favorite denim to show your support!
• Admission: Free. Donations Accepted. Family-Friendly, under 21 okay with a parent.

NAMI Juneau’s mission is to provide education, advocacy, support, and public awareness so individuals affected by mental illness can build better lives. We are a peer support organization, and value lived experience in all that we offer.

Education: We provided many peer-led workshops and classes about suicide prevention and mental health. Learn about our peer-support associate class here, our suicide prevention trainings here, and keep an eye out for our calendar for all our upcoming educational opportunities. For organizations interested in bringing a mental health training to their workplace, click here for more information.

Advocacy: We engage in local advocacy around issues affecting our community. The best way to stay engaged with our advocacy efforts and learn how to get involved is to sign up for our newsletter.

Support: If you are seeking mental health resources for yourself or someone you support, reach out to us. We can answer questions about mental health resources in Juneau, and help you navigate juneaumentalhealth.org. Click here to learn about our peer-led support groups.

Public Awareness: To help make our community a better place for individuals affected by mental illness to live, we do public awareness activities to help spread accurate information about mental illness and break down stigma. We table at many community events to help spread this information.

Spirits of Alaska is the cocktail edition of Capital Brewfest—shaken, stirred, and served with a view. Each spring, the Juneau Chamber kicks off visitor season by bringing together Alaska’s craft distilleries for an evening of flavor, fun, and fantastic company at the top of the Tram.

Sip your way through unique spirits, enjoy delicious food, and soak in sweeping views of downtown Juneau as the community gears up for the busy season. With live music, great networking, and a lively crowd, it’s equal parts celebration and connection.

And because we like to keep things interesting—don’t miss the bucket raffle and silent auction, all in support of the Chamber’s work in our community.

Come for the cocktails. Stay for the view. Leave with a new favorite spirit.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Walk Southeast

Make the 297-mile virtual trek from Juneau to Ketchikan between May 1 – September 1! You track the miles you walk, run, or hike—on your favorite trail, when walking the dog, while on vacation, whatever works best for you— and virtually pass through Southeast Alaska communities on your way. The more miles you walk the more chances you have to win great prizes. Participation is free!

Registration Help Sessions

Need help with registration or setting up your My Virtual Mission account? Help Sessions are available in Juneau, stop by and we can give you a hand!

1. April 21 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Mendenhall Library
2. April 29 | 3-5 p.m. | Douglas Library
3. May 4 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Downtown Library

Participating Communities

Walk Southeast is open to all, however residents of Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, and Petersburg have some added bonuses like registration the help sessions noted above. There are also group hikes, local prizes, and a contact in town. Find out more HERE!

Allie Brown joins Capital Chat from Coasst at the University of Washington to discuss the upcoming training to become a citizen scientist in Juneau to monitor sic, injured or dead birds along our coastline.

What is citizen science?

While citizen science has been used as an umbrella term for any public involvement in science, it can be distinguished from other terms based on how the project is initiated and run. For example:
– Citizen science is a process where members of the general public aid in scientific research, typically by collecting data for projects designed and initiated by professional scientists. This teamwork allows scientists to gather far more data than they could alone.
– Community science is initiated and managed by community members to address local needs, often related to social or environmental justice.

We recognize that the term citizen can hold legal or exclusionary connotations, however, in this context it truly refers to citizens of the world and reiterates that science is for everyone.

COASST accepts everyone interested in collecting data using our protocols.

Learn more about participating with COASST