When COVID-19 struck we had to end our season abruptly, preventing us from doing: What we couldn’t do: Performances for an estimated 3,000 patrons. In an era when there are few ways people come together in a positive, non-partisan context and a time when...
Behind the scenes at FCA, the year started with the budget cuts, announced as we were picking up materials for the annual meeting, by meeting time next day, our budget would be obsolete. But even before that it was clear that this was not to be anyone’s normal year....
FCA Arts Education Video Series: Bringing World Class Talent Online to Local Classrooms!! And, we need your help!
When we had to cancel the rest of the FCA season - and with it, outreach to the Fairbanks Youth Orchestras' students and school shows for an estimated 2600 students - we began thinking about what we might do to mitigate the lost outreach, and help music teachers suddenly having to create content for online consumption in a field that really begs for human interaction.
Our world changed quickly with the arrival of COVID-19. With the health and safety of patrons, artists, and staff in mind, and with mandates from officials to stop public gatherings, it soon became clear that our shows, and outreach, will not go on for the remainder...
CURRENTLY, EILEEN IVERS IS CANCELED. OTHER EVENTS ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION AND WE WILL KEEP YOU NOTIFIED HERE AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS THIS RAPIDLY CHANGING SITUATION DEVELOPS.
Although we hope to reschedule Eileen’s performance, this may not be possible. We ask for your patience as we work through a complicated situation with artists, presenters throughout the state, venues, agents, and patrons.
We remind our patrons that we always offer flexibility for ticket exchanges and cancellations for performances.
Monday, February 24th FCA will present Jenn Colella and members of the Broadway production of Come From Away at the UAF Salisbury Theater Fairbanks, we lucked out! Jenn Colella, Broadway star, is coming here to perform. February 24th with members of the Broadway...
July 15th the Alaska State Council on the Arts closed their doors, their department having been eliminated due to budget cuts. As one of the many organizations and individuals who benefited from their work, we want to thank the incredible staff, Andrea Noble, Laura...
Once, just once, when I was starting out in this job, I made the mistake of thinking others wouldn’t warm to a group I loved. Because of this, it took me several years to get around to programming them. It turned out to be the biggest tour ever done in Alaska and...
National Arts In Education Week is September 9-14, 2018! Each year, the cultural and education communities come together to celebrate the power of the arts in education to transform our communities, schools, teaching, and learning. As our young people and educators...
We invite you to join us for the 2018 – 2019 Season.
From September to May, you’ll find tremendous diversity and some favorites you’ve requested, in a sublime and joyous season which truly builds on the big names and high quality established in our 70th season while bringing in some very exciting new ideas.
There are great opportunities to enjoy events with your whole family, as well as wonderful date nights. There is something for everyone and we invite you to explore! You’ll find information about each artist on their page. From there just hit JOIN FCA NOW! and enter your subscription.
We are working hard on next year’s season and we want to hear from you! Tell us about the FCA you want us to be and win free tickets to upcoming events. Please, help us make this YOUR concert association. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FCAmid-season
Today marks the 70th anniversary of FCA’s first performance. Started in 1947 in answer to a community need, residents recognized the importance of arts in building a community. Twelve years later, AK became a state. I joke that it’s not a coincidence but...
We invite you to join us for the 2017 – 2018 Season — our 70th! From Melissa Etheridge in September to Pink Martini in May, you’ll find tremendous diversity and some favorites you’ve requested, in a sublime and joyous season which truly celebrating the human voice....
Ever since they started, I’ve been a fan of ACI. There’s something about the whole program… the way it started – in search of a teacher for ardent students. The philosophy – teach, study, but also get them out to have fun and enjoy the great Alaska outdoors. But it’s...
Whenever FCA brings an artist to Fairbanks we also try to create great connections between artists and community, and while we’re confident that everyone will enjoy this performance, making sure that teens get to see them, to work with them, to interact with...
