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Even Babies Love Art
I just love this photo by Margaret Hanna Ferguson's little Finley, looking at his mom's new collection, just arrived a few days ago....

John Oscar
Sep 24, 20231 min read


Art & Music No Distance No Barrier
No Barrier No Distance

John Oscar
Sep 22, 20231 min read


A Wonderful Day
At the School, I met with a nationwide Native success story, a wonderful young artist "Michaela Goade, a Caldecott Medalist and #1 New...

John Oscar
Sep 8, 20231 min read


All Fame No Fortune
First, I thank Christ Jesus for his Word and placing me in God’s grace. I may be selfish for what you are about to read, but I am...

John Oscar
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Introducing Leather
In all my many years I never imagined the artwork would morph into beautiful apparel and lovely accessories. Using two drop-ship...

John Oscar
Aug 29, 20231 min read


Collections Burn With Fire
My friend, a successful lawyer, and art collector, Jim Valcarce's office burned yesterday and is still under investigation. Many years...

John Oscar
Aug 2, 20231 min read


Atsaq Art In Anchorage
ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER is now carrying Atsaq Art products and apparel. Located at 8800 Heritage Center Dr., Anchorage. Open 9am -...

John Oscar
Jul 31, 20231 min read


Atsaq Makes International Magazine
In June, one of my art pieces was published in a competitive international digital magazine "Artistonish" on page 76. A contemporary art...

John Oscar
Jul 23, 20231 min read


Happy Father’s Day
A’ta - Father Happy Father’s Day! 1960s, I grew up in Tununak, the first years of my life. My “Aata” , who was usually the first to get...

John Oscar
Jun 18, 20231 min read


My Loyalty Rewards
This is a new program for members. But you need to sign up to earn points and redeem your rewards. Join and earn 25 points...

John Oscar
Jun 3, 20231 min read


Weathered Nerves
I have been subject to a lot of pain for the last 5 years and has impacted my productivity. I asked the AI (artificial intelligence) on...

John Oscar
May 25, 20232 min read


Goodnews Bay 3-D
It was a cool breezy Monday morning in the village of Goodnews Bay 115 miles south of Bethel, Alaska. Surrounded by the Ahklun mountains,...

John Oscar
Apr 7, 20233 min read


2023 Camai Festival A Success
It was so beautiful to watch these people from Kasigluk and even folks from Pt. Hope. I wish I could have had more time to mingle with...

John Oscar
Mar 26, 20231 min read


Oceans In Peril
(Final 3 of 3 Painting - Found a new home in Pennsylvania ) Have We Forgotten What Our Ancestors Taught Us? Our ancestors taught us to respect the land, the water, and the generations yet to come — to take only what we need and protect the balance that sustains life. That wisdom carried our people through thousands of years of abundance. Today, communities around the world are witnessing mass die‑offs of ocean life. Even deep‑sea creatures are washing ashore. We’ve become an

John Oscar
Mar 18, 20232 min read


Camai Dance Festival
The largest dance festival in Bethel is back, March 24, 25 and 26. The long awaited event is happening again in a larger space....

John Oscar
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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