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SUMMARY:ARTIST TALK - Beyond the Algorithm: Art\, Ethics\, and AI with Cat Bluemke
DESCRIPTION:How can artists harness artificial intelligence as a meaningful tool rather than a threat? Join artist and educator Cat Bluemke for an engaging talk exploring her evolving practice at the intersection of emerging technologies\, game design\, and critical art-making. Drawing from years of boundary-pushing work\, Bluemke will share her journey and speak directly to the promises and perils of AI in creative spaces. \nThrough personal insight and practical examples\, this talk explores how AI can support artistic autonomy\, community engagement\, and collective authorship—without erasing the ethics of intellectual labor. Aimed at artists\, technologists\, and skeptics alike\, the conversation will also address pressing concerns around copyright\, consent\, and the commercialization of generative tools. \nThe session includes a 30-minute presentation of Bluemke’s work\, a 15-minute reflection on AI as a creative medium\, and a 20-30-minute open Q&A where attendees are encouraged to ask hard questions and challenge assumptions.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/artist-talk-beyond-the-algorithm-art-ethics-and-ai-with-cat-bluemke/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Artist in Residence,Community Engagement
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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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SUMMARY:Arts Fest Saturday at Riverside Park!
DESCRIPTION:Arts Fest at Riverside Park on Front Street: 11-4pm\nINFO BOOTH\nCome and visit us for information on all things YRAF\, and check out our amazing merch! \nYRAF ARTIST MARKET\nFeaturing work by local and regional artists\, crafters and artisans. \nKIDS TENT\nDrop-in art activities for Children and Youth:\nCyanotype printing\, Painting\, and Theatre arts\nGiant bubbles with Matchoo \nWORKSHOPS & DEMOS\nCommunity-driven Loom Weaving Demo and Workshop by Janice Brodie and Marilyn Smith – at ODD Gallery (11:00 AM to 3:00 PM)\nJoin Northern Fibres Guild members as they demonstrate loom weaving at the setting of their ODD Gallery exhibit. \nBlacksmithing with Jeake Armstrong – Riverside Park\nCome on down to watch Jake burn some Pennsylvania real estate on his restored 1800s coal forge and play Jake’s favourite games\, “What’s that old rusty piece of metal?” and the timeless classic “Was It Forged ???!” \nLive Portrait Drawing with Nico DeRepentigny – Riverside Park\nFind Nico with their easel and get your portrait made! \nPublic Painting with Gorellaume – at Dënäkär Zho/KIAC back porch \nLIVE MUSIC STAGE\n\n11:00 – 4:00ish on the Driftwood stage next to the Artist Market – Co-presented by The Dawson City Bunkhouse \n11 – 11:25 Dieter Weise\n11:40 – 12:05 Jeymama\n12:20 – 12:45 Jules Nominal\n1:00 – 1:25 Sam Connolly\n1:40 – 2:05 Mad Ran\n2:20 – 2:45 Chris Bourque\n3:00 – 3:25 Sam Huxley\n3:40 – 4:05 River Bends \nEVENING EVENTS\n5:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Artist Talk By Melissa Naef – at Peabody’s P.B.G Gallery\n“Tailings”\, a long-form photography documentation project that explores characteristics of Dawson City\, Yukon\, by the local artist\, and recent NASCAD graduate\, Melissa Naef. Join her for a talk about her work\, hosted by Peabody’s P.B.G Gallery. \n7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Artist Meet & Greet Cocktail – at Dënäkär Zho/KIAC Ballroom\nEase into the evening with the Artist Meet & Greet Cocktail from 7–9 PM – Just before our big dance party!\nOpen to all\, this laid-back mixer brings together artists\, festival folks\, and guests for good conversation\, drinks\, and food—courtesy of Bonanza Market. \n9:00 PM to 1:00 AM – YRAF2K – Our 25th Anniversary Y2K themed Party! – at Dënäkär Zho/KIAC Ballroom\nThe Yukon Riverside Arts Festival turns 25\, and we’re throwing it back to the Y2K era to celebrate like’s it’s the new Millenium! Whether you’re reliving your teen years or finally discovering the strange magic of low-rise jeans\, this is your moment. Dress code: Delia’s catalog-core\, Matrix-pilled looks\, mesh\, metallics\, plastic —go off! Outfits encouraged. Clear electronics\, tamagotchis\, beepers\, an asset. Embarrassing dance moves welcome.\nDJs White Bread & Y0B to the 993 will be spinning 90s and early 2000s bangers all night!\nLet’s party like it’s 1999—for old times’ sake. Sponsored by Yukon Brewing – Beer worth freezin’ for!
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/arts-fest-saturday-at-riverside-park/
LOCATION:Yukon Riverside Park\, Dawson City\, Yukon\, Y0B 1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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SUMMARY:Artist Meet & Greet Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:Meet the artists involved with the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival! \nJoin us in the Dënäkär Zho/KIAC Ballroom for the Artist Meet & Greet Cocktail on Saturday June 14 from 7–9 PM – Just before our big dance party! Open to all\, this laid-back mixer brings together artists\, festival folks\, and guests for good conversation\, drinks\, and food—courtesy of Bonanza Market.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/artist-meet-greet-cocktail/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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SUMMARY:YRAF2K -  25th Anniversary Y2K themed Party!
DESCRIPTION:The Yukon Riverside Arts Festival turns 25\, and we’re throwing it back to the Y2K era to celebrate like’s it’s the new Millenium! Whether you’re reliving your teen years or finally discovering the strange magic of low-rise jeans\, this is your moment. \nDress code: Delia’s catalog-core\, Matrix-pilled looks\, mesh\, metallics\, plastic —go off!\nOutfits encouraged. Clear electronics\, tamagotchis\, beepers\, an asset. Embarrassing dance moves welcome. \nDJs White Bread & Y0B to the 993 will be spinning 90s and early 2000s bangers all night!\nLet’s party like it’s 1999—for old times’ sake. Sponsored by Yukon Brewing – Beer worth freezin’ for! \n9:00 PM to 1:00 AM at Dënäkär Zho/KIAC Ballroom.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/yraf2k-25th-anniversary-y2k-themed-party/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20250615T150000
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SUMMARY:DDY BBQ II: DOG DAY AFTERNOON – A Hot Dog extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:DDY BBQ II: DOG DAY AFTERNOON – A Hot Dog extravaganza at the Gazebo on Riverside Park from 1-3pm \nWelcome to the 2nd edition of our world famous DDY BBQ\, a meat-fuelled farewell to a great Arts Fest weekend!\nCome and enjoy a FREE Hot Dog Extravaganza with gourmet toppings bar\, courtesy of our friends at the Dawson City General Store and the Dawson City Fire Department!\nMusical Stylings by DJ Glizzy MCGuire 
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/ddy-bbq-ii-dog-day-afternoon-a-hot-dog-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Gazebo on Front Street\, 967 Front Street near Queen St.\, Dawson City\, Yukon\, Y0B1G0
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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