RJ Fontaine (she/they) is a multidisciplinary performing artist, writer, & self-taught painter based in Dena'ina Ełnena (Anchorage, Alaska). Born and raised in Wasilla, she went on to live, study, and work in Los Angeles, CA as an actress, writer, model, and comedian for a decade. Her journey with painting started in 2020, as a means to rebirth from trauma and starting life over again during the pandemic. Prior to lockdowns, RJ wrote and performed plays and comedy sketches instead. RJ’s creative work has been educated and supported by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Antioch University Los Angeles, LARB Publishing Workshop at USC, the Los Angeles Review of Books, Loft Ensemble, The Groundlings, and The Upright Citizen’s Brigade (UCB), and a bunch of beloved underground comedy dives in LA.

In 2023, Arts Anchorage published an article about RJ’s life and creative journey with mental health.

In 2024, RJ was selected for a 7-week residency offering a cohort of 3 Alaskan writers the space and time to further develop a full-length play that they are currently working on. The Alaska Writers Workshop is led by New Dramatist playwright Julia Izumi (AAAAH!!!!) and RJ will be reworking the play she had written in 2020……before it all shut down. Death and Other Girly Things.

Wish her luck!

See Paintings At:

Da J3rk Spot - Eagle River, AK (Old Stuff)

International Gallery of Contemporary Art (IGCA) - Anchorage, AK (New Stuff)

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Disclaimer: This website and all artworks / words are the artist’s own personal expression and not representative of any employers.