Hi there!
I can't offer any help on funding (I'm doing my MA abroad so I am ineligible for just about anything but student loans) but I will say that you still sound like a competitve candidate. I didn't have to take the GRE for the schools I applied to- but I would recommend doing so sooner rather than later and study, study, study! A good GRE score will help you get the attention of admissions. While your W's will impact you a bit, a 3.6 is still a good GPA and will help counter them. For recommendations, pick instructors you have worked most closely with. Instructors who can speak to your passion and dedication. That matters more than their title. Also, really work out a good statement of purpose that explains what work you've done, how it has positively effected your education etc.
I too came from a small mostly unknown school in Alaska of all places, and I can tell you that I was accepted into three British schools with far less than you have stated you already have. Make sure you talk about your language skills, and your museum experience. Even the littlest bit of experience can go a long way if you can eloquently explain how it has helped you even if all it did was cement your passion and make your goals clearer.
I wish you the best of luck! I hope it helps!