Purpose

To recognize and assist Alaskan Emerging Artists of exceptional talent.

About Connie Boochever

Connie Boochever was an avid performer, director, and producer of community theater and a lifelong patron and advocate of the arts. Her devoted work in support of the arts laid the foundation for many cultural activities we enjoy in Alaska. A member of the first Alaska State Arts Council, she served on the council both as a member and as chairperson for many years. A Juneau resident, she founded Juneau's Community Theater and the Juneau Arts and Humanities Forum, and was a board member of Arts Alaska and the Alaska Repertory Theater. Her crusading efforts gave the arts a voice in Alaskan government and she played a key role in advocating for passage of legislation mandating percent for Art in Public Places. Connie s legacy can be seen in art installed in public buildings around the state. This Fellowship was established to honor and reflect the spirited passion for the arts she consistently demonstrated, and to further the message she championed throughout her life: That the arts are important to the citizens of our state and worthy of significant support from individuals, businesses, and corporations.