KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE
Arts, Culture, and Music at Dënäkär Zho in Dawson City, Yukon
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. Using scraps, old linens, […]
Arts Fest at Riverside Park on Front Street: 11-4pm INFO BOOTH Come and visit us for information on all things YRAF, and check out our amazing merch! YRAF ARTIST MARKET […]
Meet the artists involved with the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival! Join us in the Dënäkär Zho/KIAC Ballroom for the Artist Meet & Greet Cocktail on Saturday June 14 from 7–9 […]
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 […]
DDY BBQ II: DOG DAY AFTERNOON – A Hot Dog extravaganza at the Gazebo on Riverside Park from 1-3pm Welcome to the 2nd edition of our world famous DDY BBQ, a […]
Reserve Your Member's Access Spot for October or November, 2025 The ODD Gallery is now accepting bookings from KIAC members. (New members always welcome!) October 7th - November 21st, 2025 […]
Come join us at the School of Visual Arts Confluence Gallery August 5th from 5pm - 8pm to celebrate community art installed with accessible intention. Regular Gallery Operating Hours: August […]
Free Tax Workshop for Creatives Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)Contact: gallery@kiac.caCost: Free! Running a creative practice means you're […]
Join Whitehorse artist Gorellaume in completing his (s)hiver mural 📍 ODD Gallery, Dënäkär Zho🗓️ Tuesday, October 28th, 5pm - 9pm🎨 Free & open to all Help bring the mural for […]
The most fun you can have in 48 hours! Make a film in 2 days! Get it shown on the BIG SCREEN! Our annual 48 hour film challenge is upon […]
KIAC ART & CRAFT FAIR & Volunteer Sign-up 2025 This years vendors! When: Saturday, November 29th from 10 AM - 4 PM Where: KIAC Dënäkär Zho Ballroom & Odd Gallery […]
Drawlidays VI Portrait Exhibition! 2025 On Friday, December 12th, The ODD Gallery will host an opening reception for artists and community members to enjoy this years Drawliday portraits! The exhibition […]
When:Friday, Jan 23 — 10am–6pmSaturday, Jan 24 — 12pm–6pm Where:ODD Gallery, 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City REGISTRATION REQUIREDPlease sign up using the GOOGLE FORM Are you applying to the Yukon […]
How to apply Complete the Google Form or email gallery@kiac.ca with any questions. Call open Feb 4–20, 2026 About the ODD Gallery Curatorial Jury ODD Gallery is seeking artists, curators […]
Artist in Residence activities include artist talks, studio tours, interactive events, and more.
Founded in 2001, in a partnership with Parks Canada, the KIAC Artist in Residence Program has welcomed over 300 talented artists, musicians and filmmakers to Dawson City from all regions of Canada and around the world. Our alumni include Sobey Art Award nominees, Western Canada Music Award winners, and prize-winning filmmakers from film festivals across the globe.
Check out the current Artists in Residence
Film activities include film screenings, film selections, and more.
KIAC is proud to host an exciting roster of film screenings and film-related events throughout the year, such as the 48 Hour Film Challenge and Dawson City International Short Film Festival, numerous workshops, and other opportunities.
Exhibition activities include gallery viewing hours, exhibition openings, artist talks, calls for submissions, and more.
The ODD Gallery, located in the Dënäkär Zho / KIAC building, presents a wide array of outreach programming including artist talks, openings, lectures, screenings, youth programs and other special events. Gallery programming fosters professionalism and appreciation of regional visual arts practice, and provides the community with exposure and access to a diverse range of contemporary visual arts practices and theories in a remote, northern setting.
Check out the current exhibition
Kids & youth activities include: music lessons, art classes, dance classes, book readings, toddler classes, after-school programs.
Kids and Youth (toddler to teen) programming ranges from music lessons (vocals, piano) to dance class (ballet, hip hop, and more), to hands-on workshops (pottery, screen-printing, animation and more) and is offered regularly throughout the year. KIAC strives to subsidize Kids & Youth programs as much as possible via grants and funding. Programming ranges from free Drop-Ins to registered weekly programs.
Youth Art Enrichment is an annual four-day art program for Yukon youth hosted by the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture in Dawson City. Artistically-inclined youth ages 14 – 18 travel from across the Yukon to take part in intensive workshops led by professional artists. Students choose one of three mediums to study for the duration of the program, learning new skills, techniques, and ways to creatively make artwork for the world to see. The mediums change every year: we have offered printmaking, animation, painting, carving, stained glass, illustration, improv, and much more over the last two decades.
Learn more about Youth Art Enrichment
Performing arts activities include: concerts, theatre and dance performances, open mics, radio broadcasts, special events, and more.
KIAC presents a year-round professional performing arts series in the beautiful second floor Ballroom that actively engages our community and provides inspiring performance opportunities for international, national, and regional artists in many disciplines. Our diverse programming includes jazz, classical, folk & roots, experimental, dance, theatre, and more.
Workshops include: weekly drop-ins, registered programs, weekend workshops, and more.
KIAC presents a year-round schedule of educational opportunities ranging from drop in programs (pottery, screenprinting, seniors painting, concert band), to registered workshops (dance, music, film, visual art, craft, textiles, etc), to professional development opportunities for artists (grant writing, artwork documentation, etc).
Learn more about registration, upcoming courses, and outreach activities.