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  2 1 Where are you getting this notion of "un-named Seattle experts"? The Rasmuson Foundation is in Anchorage, AK. If you look on their website (http://www.rasmuson.org) you'll see everything you need to know about applying for an Individual Artist Award there. Here's the page from their FAQ: http://www.rasmuson.org/FAQ/index.php?switch=view_homepage&ifaqcategoryid=2 As to whether anyone in Seattle knows anything about Alaskan art, I'm quite certain you will find as much expertise here as anywhere in the world -- there is Alaskan art at the SAM, at the Frye, and at a number of downtown galleries, like the Stonington. I have no idea if they serve on a Rasmuson panel or not. I wouldn't be surprised; "Rasmuson Foundation staff receives recommendations through a vast network of colleagues throughout the United States and Canada." Fnarf answered in Artists/Shows about 1 year ago | Report 3 comments by donar13, Fnarf, and donar13… 0 0 thanks for your reply. I get the notion from their correspondence with grant applicants. I just wonder how people who don't host contemporary alaskan artists at exhibitions nor visit anchorage to promote seattle artists would know anything about artist applicants to the RF. Maybe you know of connections I am unaware of. The Stonington originated here, it is true, and we have had curators from the Frye and SAM perform remote selections for our local museum's semi-annual shows of local art. Thanks again for engaging. donar13 commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 In googling rasumson foundation individual artist grant panel I found the names of a few former members, who tend to put something like that on their resume. They all appear to be fully-qualified experts in their field. I don't think it necessarily matters whether they visit Anchorage or not. The grants are based on applications; if the work you submit in your app is good enough, you're in. It doesn't matter what work you do elsewhere. Fnarf commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 cool cool cool. fyi, I am one who has had over seven applications declined over the course of the grant program. there are many who apply, and painting and sculpture are only a fraction of the 'disciplines' where granting activity takes place. the foundation encourages those not favored to try to improve and reapply. outside of that, artists in real life establish reputations where they live and work, creating relationships during the course of their career with people who share experiences with them. the double-blind computer oriented decision-making process makes me personally feel disconnected. I would like to improve relationships between the art communities of two important NW states. Thank you for offering your perspective and suggestions, fran donar13 commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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