Rasmuson Foundation - Distinguished Artist Profiles

The Rasmuson Foundation offers an annual Distinguished Artist Award in recognition of an Alaska artist’s creative excellence and superior accomplishments in the arts. The award is a validation of the artist’s creative output and contributions to the state of Alaska.

It has been our privilege to create short documentaries highlighting the work of these award recipients over the past eight years. This work often has a tight turnaround time and involves travel to remote parts of the state. It also involves research and creating space for introspective moments.

Distinguished Artist Documentaries

• 2022 - James Barker
• 2021 - Ernestine Hayes
• 2020 - Wayne Price
• 2018 - Alvin Amason
• 2017 - Gert Svarny
• 2016 - Don Decker
• 2015 - Garry Kaulitz
• 2014 - Peggy Shumaker
• 2013 - Teri Rofkar
• 2012 - Kes Woodward