Kachemak Bay, Alaska: An Exploration of People and Place

FAIN: GI-50708-14

Pratt Museum (Homer, AK 99603-7504)
Scott Bartlett (Project Director: January 2014 to March 2021)

Implementation of a permanent exhibition to explore the interconnectedness of people and place in the Kachemak Bay region of Alaska.

The Pratt Museum seeks a grant of $300,000 for design and fabrication of the exhibits in its new museum facility in Homer, Alaska. This region is home to culturally diverse coastal communities which make their living predominantly from the sea. The exhibits will awaken a sense of connectedness between people and place and provide a variety of avenues for visitors to experience the stories of the Kachemak Bay region of South Central Alaska. The overall objectives of the exhibition are to present a personal perspective, a sense of place, and a responsibility to self and community. A balance of presentation will accomplish these goals. This grant will help fund: 1) workshops for the staff planning team, evaluator, and the design team, 2)design of the exhibition, 3) fabrication and installation in the Museum’s Main Gallery and adjacent spaces, and 4) gallery guides for selected themes.