Alyssa Petit

Alyssa Petit

Hey there! My name is Alyssa Petit, and just a month after receiving my diploma at the University of Kansas with a degree in visual communications, I traded the flatlands for a life in the Last Frontier with my husband (no, there were no ruby slippers involved nor is my husband made of tin). As a Fairbanks transplant, I quickly embraced and became part of this extraordinary community. I’ve found the people here are a unique blend of resilience, inspiration, creativity, quirkiness, and above all, passion. My life's passion is to create on purpose. I believe that language, in both its spoken and visual forms, intricately shapes human consciousness. My mission is to contribute to the crafting of a world where everyone feels safe, heard, and empowered. And where better to embark on this journey than in the state of beautiful extremes! Here's to creating a world for us all. Cheers! P.S. I enjoy painting, I have caught some really cool fish, and I make perfect soft-yet-chewy bagels.

High on Love

Local musician Ted opens GATHER’s new heartBEAT winter series with the release of his debut album, High on Love—a soulful blend of Yupik rhythm, Motown groove, and 90s pop-rock. In this interview, Ted talks about finding his sound, the stories behind his songs, and what it means to create from the heart.

The Art of Walking

It wasn’t until I saw the sunrise over the Alaska range from the bridge leading into downtown that I truly understood the beauty of my daily walk. Join me on a year-long journey of walking to work, where each step reveals not just changing landscapes but also a deeper connection to the world around us. From the warmth of summer sunsets to the crisp air of winter mornings, walking becomes not just a physical activity but a passage to rediscover the joys of the present moment.