About Us
Bunnell was created in 1991 by and for artists to sustain artists, cultivate audiences, and engage a vibrant Alaskan community. A powerful force in shaping Alaska's cultural landscape for over 30 years, Bunnell continues to present Visual Art Exhibitions, Artist residencies, Artist in Schools programs, workshops, performances, monthly concerts and artist talks, and more.
Bunnell’s expansive programming includes:
- A premier Artist in Residence program and Visual Arts Exhibition program.
- Artist in Schools programs that service Kenai Peninsula School District schools from Tyonek, to Razdolna, Nanwalek to Seward, Homer, Soldotna, Kenai and more.
- Innovative programs that create inclusion, connection, and healing for artists and audiences across the circumpolar north and beyond.
- In-person and broadcast monthly music concerts in partnership with KBBI AM 890 in Homer and K201A0 88.1FM in Seward.
- Artist development opportunities for emerging and established artists year after year.
- Creative placemaking efforts like public art and ephemeral events that partner with Homer’s civic community to address issues like pedestrian safety, community vibrancy, economic development and more.
How Pick.Click.Give. makes a difference
Alaskans who Pick.Click.Give. to Bunnell Street Arts Center underwrite Bunnell's mission and programs (many of which are free), and steward resiliency for Alaska's arts and cultural sector.
Funds raised through Pick.Click.Give are instrumental in sharing programs across Alaska's diverse communities — from rural and urban Alaskan communities including Indigenous and Russian Old Believer villages, to national and international artists and audiences beyond. A balanced financial health enables the board, staff and volunteers to cultivate broad participation to benefit Alaskans and Alaska artists across all sectors and stages of creative development.
Pick.Click.Give donors receive membership perks including monthly mailed exhibit & event postcards, and direct invitations to special events, artist talks, and more. Your donations create the meaningful connections and curiosity inspired by dynamic art programming unique to Bunnell.
Thank you for considering your philanthropic contribution to Alaska through Pick.Click.Give!