KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE
Arts, Culture, and Music at Dënäkär Zho in Dawson City, Yukon
At the ODD Gallery - Dënäkär Zho Thursday, August 8th, 7pm - 10pm: Exhibition Opening Reception Friday, August 9th, 6pm - 9pm: Happy Hour Zine Workshop Sunday, August 11th, 1pm […]
Wednesdays, 6-9 pm Self-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with screen printing. A volunteer or staff member will be available to answer questions. Basic […]
Join us at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre for a Gallery event featuring work by this month's DZCC Artist in Residence, Shara Layne Kearney. Kearney is Mi’k maq artist who […]
COVER ME BADD is a fundraising event presented by the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture and the Dawson City Music Festival. All funds raised are used to pay local […]
At the ODD Gallery - Dënäkär Zho Participating Artists: Emily Riddle, Faith Goodman, Jasmine Piper, Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet, Mizin Shin, Raneece Buddan & Rihab Essayh. On View September 12th - […]
Thurs, Sept 12, 5:30pm at Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Ballroom Norman Foote: Concert for Kids! Admission by donation (at the door) Norman’s passion for songwriting, storytelling and comedy has taken […]
ODD Gallery, Dënäkär Zho | KIAC Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in territory, Dawson City, Yukon OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, September 12nd at 7PM About the Event The ODD Gallery graciously invites you to come in our […]
Request For Proposal Dënäkär Zho/Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Renovations Dawson City Arts Society PROPOSALS DUE BY: Sept 14, 2024 at 4pm Dawson City Arts Society (DCAS) is seeking […]
Ivan Coyote with musical guest Hendrika Sat, Sept 14 at Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Ballroom Doors open - 7:30 / Showtime - 8:00 Admission by donation at the door (suggested […]
“Create, Craft and Share” — a series of skill-building workshops for writers, poets, and storytellers. Join renowned storyteller and author Ivan Coyote for three evening workshops geared towards helping you […]
Thursday September 19th @6pm - 8pm, in the Dënäkär Zho (KIAC) Ballroom - Bar Service Available JOHANNES ZITS With the use of audio-visual performances, Johannes will be sharing his exploration of […]
KRYSTLE SILVERFOX | RAVEN SHARES THE SUN October 2024 – September 2025 Front Street & Princess Street Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in territory, Dawson City, Yukon OPENING RECEPTION: Tentatively Scheduled for January 15th, 2025 ARTIST […]
Join us for monthly all-ages family-friendly open mic nights all season. Everyone is welcome to perform or simply enjoy. Admission is by donation with all funds raised donated to a […]
Bank of Sharp Teeth Gossip Exchange The Bank Of Sharp Teeth (BST) is pleased to announce our new Gossip lending program. Never go without your gossip needs, BST is on […]
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.
