About
OUR MISSION / WHO WE ARE / ABOUT THE DIRECTOR / OUR STAFF
Alaska World Arts is a meeting place for worldwide artists and audiences of all ages to share culture and ideas with Alaskans and the rest of the world through a variety of art forms reminding all of us of our capacity for love and generosity.
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We offer live and virtual performances, workshops, classes, films, and discussions by artists from Alaska and around the world.
Thank you for being a part of our 2022 Alaska World Arts Festival. |
Long-time Alaska resident Sally Oberstein has worked as a performer in dance, music, and theater. She studied and taught art, worked as a professional musician and recording artist, and is a published novelist. She has organized special events across America including the Alaska’s Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival and Salmonfest.
In 1997, Sally founded Generous Adventures, a fundraising organization through which she has organized thousands of travel experiences and personally led 30+ cultural, educational, and environmental tours on all seven continents. Sally has traveled to over 100 countries and raised funds for 100+ worldwide nonprofit organizations. |
Today, Sally writes fiction and stage plays, directs community theater, leads worldwide tours, and produces Alaska World Arts events. She has a quirky, however effective management style and is intensely passionate about illuminating affinity in world cultures.
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Director/Producer
Sally Oberstein Assistant to the Producer Adeline Gloor Finances, Ticketing, Special Events Linda Gorman Technician and Security Cathy Stingley Marketing Christina Whiting Homer Chamber of Commerce |
Graphics and Web Designer
Debi Bodett Web and Print Editor Betsie Brennand Art Galleries Liaison Karin Marks International Exhibit Curator Sarah Borgen Literature Coordinator Nancy Lord |
External Projects
Jake Bevis Simon Marijsse Chris Laing Sara Haugen Additional Volunteers Ken Castner Jesse Cleary Derrick Eason Maggie Larue Bobby Copeland McKinney Michael McKinney Jane Rohr Sherry Stead |
Linda Gorman
Jeffrey Dean |
Adeline Gloor
Roger Lusby |
Desislava Peneva Eason
Sally Oberstein |
Come for the Adventure, Stay for the Culture
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