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Yuliya Helgesen-Thompson, Zhanna Lukyanova

Helgesen-Thompson, 32, teaches art and Russian language lessons. With her performance-art partner Zhanna Lukyanova, she has created several performance-art pieces that have premiered at MTS Gallery, including "Collision" and "Chuchelo.

Darrel Kincade

Kincade, 52, is director of bands at South High School Kincade will perform Mozart"s Horn Concerto No. 4 next spring as featured soloist with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.

Frank Delaney

Delaney, 34, has lived in Alaska since he was 2 years old. He works as a systems administrator (he says computer geek) to pay the bills. His upcoming projects include "working on interesting ways to hurt people in "Deathtrap," " which

Annie Aube

Aube, 26, is a lifelong Alaskan who works as an administrative assistant. Her upcoming projects include an exhibit at the International Gallery of Contemporary Art in July and a series of small pieces which she"ll post on bulletin boards in the Valle

PAC FAQs: Here are some quick answers

Going to a performance at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts? A quarter-million Alaskans will do just that this year. For some of them — maybe you — it’ll be a first-time event. Here are a few answers to some frequently-asked questions.

MEET THE ARTIST

Yuliya Helgesen-Thompson, Zhanna Lukyanova

Helgesen-Thompson, 32, teaches art and Russian language lessons. With her performance-art partner Zhanna Lukyanova, she has created several performance-art pieces that have premiered at MTS Gallery, including "Collision" and "Chuchelo.

MEET THE ARTIST

Darrel Kincade

Kincade, 52, is director of bands at South High School Kincade will perform Mozart"s Horn Concerto No. 4 next spring as featured soloist with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.

MEET THE ARTIST

Frank Delaney

Delaney, 34, has lived in Alaska since he was 2 years old. He works as a systems administrator (he says computer geek) to pay the bills. His upcoming projects include "working on interesting ways to hurt people in "Deathtrap," " which

MEET THE ARTIST

Annie Aube

Aube, 26, is a lifelong Alaskan who works as an administrative assistant. Her upcoming projects include an exhibit at the International Gallery of Contemporary Art in July and a series of small pieces which she"ll post on bulletin boards in the Valle

Busting myths: You needn’t be rich or know it all

1. Art is only for rich people.

Arts guide not for snobs

The Daily News’ arts staff cheekily named its blog Art Snob. But truthfully, there are few things worse than artistic pretension. The people who actually use the phrase “pearls before swine.” Or the blue hairs at galleries who dole out withering looks. Or people who call Mikhail Baryshnikov “Misha,” as if he was just at their house for brunch.

User's guide: How to make the news

Following the plot of “The Magic Flute.” Understanding fractals. Finding all the features on your new iPhone.

Local organizations embrace YouTube, MySpace

Imagine getting text messages with updates about discount tickets to Broadway shows or dance workshops, or audio clips of a soul concert that just ended at the Sydney Laurence Theatre.

Don't break the bank: 5 ways to enjoy art

Does your piggy bank tinkle rather than lurch when you shake it? Do bank tellers give you a pitiful smile when you ask for the account balance before withdrawing cash? Well, you’re not alone. Plenty of us forgo the finer things in life to avoid bills and bill collectors, but a thrifty mindset doesn’t mean boycotting the arts. Galleries and coffeehouses exhibit contemporary art while musicians play in public squares and buildings. And, really, Alaska museums charge only a few dollars for every hour of use, not to mention the free events.