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SUMMARY:From Rags to Rug: Community Loom Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:As part of Weaving the Midnight Sun and the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival\, textile artist Janice Brodie invites the public into the process of community weaving. \nUsing scraps\, old linens\, and fabric donated by Dawson locals and drawn from her own stash\, Janice will spend the day weaving a communal rug on a floor loom in the ODD Gallery. This is a celebration of reuse\, resilience\, and the stories we share through cloth. \nVisitors are welcome to stop in\, ask questions\, contribute material\, or even try weaving a few rows. Whether you participate for a moment or an hour\, your presence becomes part of the finished piece — a rug woven by many hands\, for many to enjoy. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome!
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/from-rags-to-rug-community-loom-demonstration/
LOCATION:ODD Gallery
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Exhibitions,Workshops & Drop-Ins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20250805T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20250805T200000
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SUMMARY:Access as an Art: A Community Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the School of Visual Arts Confluence Gallery August 5th from 5pm – 8pm to celebrate community art installed with accessible intention. \nRegular Gallery Operating Hours: \nAugust 6th – 8th: 2pm – 6pm \nAugust 9th – 12th: 10am – 5pm \nPublic Artist Talk: \nAugust 12th: 12pm – 1pm \nPuppets\, paintings\, kites\, quilts\, pillows and more await your interaction! \nSee you there! \n 
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/access-as-an-art-a-community-exploration/
LOCATION:Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA)\, 982 Third Ave\, Dawson City\, Yukon Territory\, Y0B1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Exhibitions,Kids & Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T100651
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SUMMARY:Creative Cash Flow: CRA Tips for Artists & Small Biz
DESCRIPTION:Free Tax Workshop for Creatives\nDate: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)Contact: gallery@kiac.caCost: Free! \nRunning a creative practice means you’re also running a business—even if it doesn’t always feel that way. Whether you’re a full-time artist\, part-time maker\, or freelance dreamer\, understanding how to manage your money and file your taxes can save you serious time\, money\, and stress. \nJoin us for a free\, artist-friendly workshop with a CRA Liaison Officer\, who will walk you through how to: \n\nLearn how to run your creative hustle like a business\nFind out what the CRA actually wants from you\nUnderstand what you can (and can’t) write off\nPrepare for tax time with confidence\nAsk a real CRA officer your questions—no judgment!\n\nThis session is casual\, welcoming\, and jargon-free. Bring your questions—no judgment! \nWhether you’re just starting out or have been hustling for years\, this workshop will help you run your creative practice like a pro. \nCRA Liaison Service Workshop RegistrationPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone Number *Pronouns *She / HerHe / HimThey / ThemOtherComment or MessageSubmit
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/creative-cash-flow-cra-tips-for-artists-small-biz/
LOCATION:ODD Gallery
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Workshops & Drop-Ins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20251028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20251028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T100651
CREATED:20251022T232348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T005705Z
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SUMMARY:(s)hiver Arts Society OPEN STUDIO
DESCRIPTION:Join Whitehorse artist Gorellaume in completing his (s)hiver mural\n📍 ODD Gallery\, Dënäkär Zho🗓️ Tuesday\, October 28th\, 5pm – 9pm🎨 Free & open to all \nHelp bring the mural for (s)hiver to life! \nWhitehorse-based artist Gorellaume invites the Dawson community to join him in painting and completing his mural installation inside the ODD Gallery. This participatory session is an opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and contribute to the evolving artwork. \nAll materials are provided\, and no experience is necessary – just come ready to paint\, play\, and be part of the creative process.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/shiver-arts-society-open-studio/
LOCATION:ODD Gallery
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Workshops & Drop-Ins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20251101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T100651
CREATED:20251023T175102Z
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SUMMARY:Improv Comedy Workshop hosted by Taz VanRassel
DESCRIPTION:Co-presented by Yukon Arts Centre\n–\nLocation: Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Ballroom\nSat\, Nov 1\, 2:00 – 4:00\nDrop-in / Pay what you want\nFor grown-ups\n—\nJoin Taz as he leads you through some of his favorite warmups and approaches to improvised scene work in this fun and interactive workshop. You’ll dive into playful exercises that give you a taste of the joy\, confidence\, and creativity that improv can offer. No experience required!\n—\nTaz VanRassel has been committed to improvisation and comedic performance since 1995 when he first competed in the Canadian Improv Games. He was a founding member of !nstant Theatre company and a mainstage performer with Vancouver TheatreSports League for 15 years. \nHe runs his own theatre company\, Rain City Improv\, where he can be found performing in schools across Western Canada. In addition to live performance Taz acts in tv\, film\, and often commercials where he can’t believe what a product can do.\n\nHis biggest accomplishment to date is co-founding The Sunday Service in 2005 and watching it grow into a staple of Vancouver’s comedy scene. Every Sunday at 8pm at the Fox Cabaret!\n\nTaz is a co-founder\, teacher\, and coach at Blind Tiger Comedy school in Vancouver BC.\n–\nThanks to our funders: Government of Canada\, Yukon Government\, Canada Council for the Arts\nand sponsors: Northwestel and TD Bank
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/improv-comedy-workshop-hosted-by-taz-vanrassel/
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,Workshops & Drop-Ins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260215T210000
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CREATED:20260115T211252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232034Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing & Oil Painting - 5 Week Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Life Drawing & Oil Painting with Nico DeRepentigny \nOpen to all skill-levels \n5 Sessions over 5 Weeks \nSundays 7:30pm – 9pm (1.5hr sessions) \nFebruary 15th – March 15th \n  \n*REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL \nWAITLIST: https://forms.gle/8ciNyPcCRZwnMkZM7 \n  \nThis workshop will be facilitated to support artists of ALL skill-levels.  Our intention with these sessions is to give artists the opportunity to work with a live model\, regardless of experience.  The bulk of the instruction will be in *Sessions 3 & 4 (see details below)\, with ample opportunity to self-direct and/or ask questions. \nSessions will be 1.5hrs long between 7:30pm and 9pm on Sundays\, starting February 15th. \nRates: \nNon-Members: $170 \nMembers: $155 \nStudent/Senior: $100 \nAccessible: $100 \n  \nFebruary 15th – Session #1 (1.5hrs): \nLife Drawing Session: Nude Model  \n\n15min Intro to Figure Drawing\, settling in – acknowledging the space\, allowing the model to settle in.\n1hr of drawing w/ model:\n\ntraditional timed figure drawing structure (short warm-ups to longer poses)\n\n\n15min Outro – for thoughts\, discussion & questions \n\nMaterials Provided \n\neasels\, newsprint\, drawing materials (pencils\, charcoal\, coloured pencil\, pastels)\n\n*please feel free to bring your own drawing materials\n\n\n\n  \nFebruary 22nd – Session #2 (1.5hr): \nDrawing as Intro to Painting: Live Model \n\n15min Intro & warmup to drawing for painting (technique\, composition\, situating body in space\, etc)\n1hr Drawing\n15min Outro – thoughts\, discussion & questions  \n\nMaterials Provided \n\neasels\, newsprint\, drawing materials (pencils\, charcoal\, coloured pencil\, pastels)\n\n*please feel free to bring your own drawing materials\n\n\n\n  \nMarch 1st – Session #3 (1.5hr): \n*Intro to Oil Painting: Still life (fabrics\, objects\, etc.) \n\nFocussing on colour\, composition\, moving paint\, light\, values\, using a restricted palette\, etc. \n15min Outro – thoughts\, discussion & questions  \n\nMaterials Provided \n\neasels\, canvas paper\, oil paints\, solvents\, palettes\, palette knives\, etc.\n\n*please feel free to bring your own painting materials\n\n\n\n  \nMarch 8th – Session #4 (1.5hrs):  \n*Oil Painting: Live Model  \n\n15min Intro (prep\, settling in\, situation model in space\, etc.)\nOil Painting with a live model (underpainting\, values\, light/shadows\, palette\, etc.)\n15min Outro – thoughts\, discussion & questions  \n\nMaterials Provided \n\neasels\, medium sized canvas\, oil paints\, solvents\, palettes\, palette knives\, etc.\n\n*please feel free to bring your own painting materials\n\n\n\n  \nMarch 15th – Session #5 (1.5hrs): \nOil Painting: Live Model continued..  \n\n1hr to continue to work on painting (form\, colour\, details\, etc.) \n30min Outro – discussion\, thoughts\, questions \n\nMaterials Provided \n\neasels\, medium sized canvas\, oil paints\, solvents\, palettes\, palette knives\, etc.\n\n*please feel free to bring your own painting materials\n\n\n\n  \nNico DeRepentigny is a local artist who you might recognize from the summer artist markets where they drew your portrait\, the many shop signs and murals they have painted for businesses around Dawson\, or most recently the (s)hiver 2026 poster design.  Their practice is intuitive and thoughtful.  They are offering this 5 week Life Drawing & Oil Painting Workshop with assistance from Lacey Leforte\, a SOVA alum and avid life drawing meditator. \n  \n 
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/life-drawing-oil-painting-5-week-workshop/2026-02-15/
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Drop-Ins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260319T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T100651
CREATED:20260313T194303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T192049Z
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SUMMARY:Art Club at RSS
DESCRIPTION:KIAC will be hosting an Art Club at RSS every thursday from 3:30 – 5pm for the rest of the school year for grades 5-12! \nWe will be making all kinds of things including sets and props for the school play! \nSee you on thursday! \n 
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/art-club-at-rss/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:robert service school
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Drop-Ins
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