About the Anchorage Concert Assocation
Our mission is to promote and maintain performing arts excellence in the community, and we take this very seriously.
The Anchorage Concert Association, a non-profit corporation, was founded in 1950 by a group of classical music enthusiasts committed to bringing the finest classical performing artists to perform for the people of Anchorage.
Today, our purpose includes presenting internationally-acclaimed artists from the entire spectrum of the performing arts in Alaska. Our public performances and education and outreach activities entertain, uplift, educate and inspire audiences, students and local artists.
We believe the arts benefit everyone
Therefore we strive to provide access and exposure to a broad spectrum of the population and also to those who might not otherwise afford to attend arts events.
Since 1950 the Anchorage Concert Association has presented more than 700 performances of the world's finest music, dance and theatre. Our small staff handles everything from selecting artists and presenting productions to marketing the events and raising additional funds necessary to cover all the costs. Our volunteer group known as the "Associates" provides behind-the-scenes assistance that makes our season a success.
The Anchorage Concert Association is the largest performing arts presenter in our community and provides a key anchor in the touring schedules of artists for the Northwest. Our audiences are the largest for fine performing arts in the state. They come from Greater Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley, all over the Kenai Peninsula and even as far away as Barrow. More than 100,000 people of every age, income level and cultural background will attend a Anchorage Concert Association performance during the coming season.
Master classes, lectures and workshops
Since the beginning, the Anchorage Concert Association has included education programs in its regular season schedule. Master classes, lectures, demonstrations and workshops are held in local elementary schools, high schools, universities, community centers and in partnership with other arts organizations. In addition, over 5,000 performance tickets are regularly provided to a variety of schools and social service agencies in the Greater Anchorage area.
The organization's fiscal health is reflected by the fact that 75% of each season's budget, currently $4 million, is earned through ticket sales. The balance comes from community-spirited businesses and individuals, with less than 3 percent from government grants. Contributions to the ACA keep tickets prices affordable and support artist fees, shipping and transportation costs, and education programs.
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