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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
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SUMMARY:KIAC’s Artist-in-Residency Program is OPEN for New Applications 2026/27
DESCRIPTION:KIAC’s Artist-in-Residency Program is OPEN for New Applications 2026/27 \nAPPLICATIONS OPEN: October 21st\, 2025\nRESIDENCY DATES AVAILABLE:  September to December 2026 and April to July 2027\nLOCATION: Dawson City\, Yukon – Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Territory\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: January 6th\, 2026 (11:59pm Mountain Time)\nNOTIFICATION OF SELECTION: 8 to 12 weeks after deadline \nKlondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) at Dënäkär Zho is now accepting proposals from artists and curators working in all media for the KIAC Artist in Residence Program.  \nSubmissions will be considered for the 2026/27 residency schedule. \nArtist in Residence Program: \nThe KIAC Artist in Residence Program accommodates two artists concurrently – for research\, development and production of ongoing or new bodies of work. Residencies are from 4 – 12 weeks in duration from September to December 2026 and April to July 2027. Artists are provided shared living facilities with individual studio space and bedroom at no cost. Participants are responsible for all travel and personal expenses including food and materials related to their work. \nThe Artist in Residence facilities are located in the Macaulay Residence. Built in 1901\, the home is now owned by Parks Canada as part of the Klondike National Historic Sites: Dawson Historical Complex. \nResidency Guidelines and Application Here\nNote: Fees are not provided nor charged for residencies. \nAccessibility:\nMacaulay House Residence is not wheelchair accessible\, and has several steps to enter the ground level\, with bedrooms and washroom up a flight of stairs on the 2nd floor. KIAC is wheelchair accessible by ramp (at back entrance) and has an elevator. \nContact:\nSol Suarez\, Artist Engagement Manager & Artist-in-Residence Coordinator\nartistresidence@kiac.ca
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/kiacs-artist-in-residency-program-is-open-for-new-applications-2026-27/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Artist in Residence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260510T144634
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SUMMARY:ODD Gallery 2027/28 Open Call for Exhibition Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The ODD Gallery is excited to announce our nationwide Exhibition Open Call for artists and curators across Canada! Selected applicants will have the opportunity to present their work in the ODD Gallery between May 2027 and March 2028. \nThe Call for Submissions will be open from 12:00 AM AST on Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025 until 11:59 PM PST on Sunday\, January 19\, 2026. \nIf you—or someone you know—would like to bring artwork to our gallery on the edge of the Arctic\, please visit our Call for Submissions page for full details on eligibility and how to apply. \nPlease email gallery@kiac.ca if you have any questions. \nWe look forward to seeing your proposals and sharing your work with our community.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/odd-gallery-2027-28-open-call-for-exhibition-submissions-2/
LOCATION:ODD Gallery
CATEGORIES:Deadlines,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260105T210000
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SUMMARY:Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Handbuilding Pottery Drop-In: Mondays\, 6:30-9pm\nSelf-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome\, though little instruction is provided. A volunteer is available to answer questions. \nClay available for purchase (cash only) at $5/quarter-bag\, $15/half-bag or $30/full bag. \n902 2nd Ave (at Princess St.) Please use the back door for classroom access.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/hand-building-pottery-drop-in-3-2/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Drop-Ins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260510T144634
CREATED:20260106T211938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T183844Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Coffee House & Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly open mic night. Come prepared to perform or simply enjoy the local talent and treats. Admission by donation. All funds raised will be donated to a community group.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/coffee-house-open-mic-night-3/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260111T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260111T220000
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SUMMARY:THIS SUNDAY - Classic Cinema: Rififi
DESCRIPTION:Rififi (1955)\nDir. Jules Dassin \nFrance | 1955 | 1h 58m \nFree entry\, Cash Concessions\, doors at 6:30. \n“I got busted in May. In June you were on the Riviera with a gigolo. You didn’t lose any time.” This December 14th catch the heist movie that established the heist movie genre on the big screen at KIAC/ Dënäkär Zho Ballroom. KIAC Classic Films presents Jules Dassin’s Rififi/Du Rififi Chez les Hommes (1955) in all its gritty tense hard-boiled pulp glory. An acclaimed director\, Jules Dassin had a long career in Hollywood in the 1940s until he was accused of being a communist and blacklisted. The film depicts Tony “Le Stephanois” who is just out of prison in Paris when his Italian pal Mario tells him about a foolproof score he’s got lined up. After seeing his old girlfriend\, Mado living large with the local gangster\, how could he really say no to some easy money. The scheme becomes more and more elaborate and the stakes get higher and higher until you could cut the tension with a knife. Rififi is famous for its 30-minute silent robbery scene – no dialogue\, no music. ASMR before ASMR! This film screening should not be missed.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/classic-cinema-rififi/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T144634
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SUMMARY:Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Handbuilding Pottery Drop-In: Mondays\, 6:30-9pm\nSelf-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome\, though little instruction is provided. A volunteer is available to answer questions. \nClay available for purchase (cash only) at $5/quarter-bag\, $15/half-bag or $30/full bag. \n902 2nd Ave (at Princess St.) Please use the back door for classroom access.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/hand-building-pottery-drop-in-3-2/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Drop-Ins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T144634
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SUMMARY:Queer Paint Night
DESCRIPTION:In the KIAC Dënäkär Zho Classroom from 7 – 9 PM once a month. \nNovember 14th \nDecember 5th \nJanuary 16th \n$5 Drop in + Extra material costs.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/queer-paint-night/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T144634
CREATED:20260114T062053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T064803Z
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SUMMARY:Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) - This Sunday!
DESCRIPTION:Dir. Zacharias Kunuk |  Igloolik\, Nunavut | 2025 | 1h 40m  \nJanuary 18\, Dënäkär Zho ballroom 7pm (doors at 6:30)  \nIgloolik\, Nunavut\, 2000 BCE. Kaujak (Theresia Kappianaq) and Sapa (Haiden Angutimarik) were promised to each other at birth. After the sudden death of Kaujak’s father\, her mother marries a man from another camp tearing the young lovers apart. The promise of a better life quickly turns to a nightmare\, with aggressive suitors backed by an evil shaman vying to win Kaujak’s hand. But Kaujak resists\, holding on to hope that Sapa will one day make things right. \n~~~~ \n“All of my films are based in local stories and traditions from my local area\,” said Kunuk. “For me\, a film has to not only have a strong\, unique story and characters that people can relate to\, it also has to be very accurate to the local traditions of my area. I see my role and responsibility as a filmmaker and artist as someone who can record and document our past traditions and culture for future generations\, to re-write\nour history from our perspective. 100 years from now when we are long gone\, our films will still be here to show people how it was done. That is why everything needs to be very accurate\, so I work with elders and experts to make sure the dialogue\, costumes and clothing\, tools\, etc. are exactly as it would have been in the past.” \nUiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) is co-written by Kunuk and Samuel Cohn-Cousineau (Tautuktavuk: What We See\, Tia and Piujuq)\, and produced by Carol Kunnuk\, Jonathan Frantz (Tautuktavuk: What We See\, The Shaman’s Apprentice\, One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk) and Cohn-Cousineau\, with Susan Avingaq (Tautuktavuk: What We See\, Tia and Piujuq\, Uvanga) and Zacharias Kunuk serving as executive\nproducers and Cecilia Greyson (Tautuktavuk: What We See) as Associate Producer. \nCinematography by Jonathan Frantz and Thomas Leblanc-Murray (Festin Boréal\, Me Without You)\, costume design by Susan Avingaq\, production design by Avingaq and Melanie McNicoll (Uvanga) and editing by Kunuk\, Frantz and Raphael Sandler (Sam & Jean). \nThe film is being distributed in Canada by Isuma Distribution International.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/uiksaringitara-wrong-husband-this-sunday/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260119T210000
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SUMMARY:Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Handbuilding Pottery Drop-In: Mondays\, 6:30-9pm\nSelf-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome\, though little instruction is provided. A volunteer is available to answer questions. \nClay available for purchase (cash only) at $5/quarter-bag\, $15/half-bag or $30/full bag. \n902 2nd Ave (at Princess St.) Please use the back door for classroom access.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/hand-building-pottery-drop-in-3-2/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Drop-Ins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260510T144634
CREATED:20260120T190453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T190542Z
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SUMMARY:Naomi Kavka (DCMF Songwriter-in-residence) Live Concert
DESCRIPTION:Doors at 7:30pm // Show at 8:00pm\nTickets by donation at the door. All proceeds support the DCMF Songwriter-in-Residence program!\n\n—-\n\nNaomi Kavka is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Smithers\, BC. A classically trained cellist\, vocalist\, and guitar player\, Kavka brings a myriad of influences to her songs\, forming a daring indie-rock sound that is musically polished\, lyrically visceral\, and emotionally raw. Her songs come from the unique perspective of a queer woman\, a child of a refugee\, a resident of the precipice of the wilderness of Canada. \nKavka’s band\, Geoff McFarlane (Handsome Eli) Ian Olmstead (Alex Cuba)\, Justin Gendreau (Pitted)\, and Jordy Walker\, deftly support her as they perform deeply intimate\, political\, and cathartic songs. Brought together by soundscapes and comradery\, they blend their backgrounds of jazz\, classical music\, folk traditions\, and rock to communicate complex emotional landscapes. Their latest album “Then and Now” (June 2024) is a collection of 8 songs produced by Jordy Walker. Ranging from driving indie jams\, melancholic ballads\, snarky anthems\, and art rock improvisations\, “Then and Now” demonstrates Kavka’s fearlessness and range as a performer and songwriter.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/naomi-kavka-dcmf-songwriter-in-residence-live-concert/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T144634
CREATED:20251209T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T001308Z
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SUMMARY:FOYPAC Photo Sessions - January 2026!
DESCRIPTION:When:Friday\, Jan 23 — 10am–6pmSaturday\, Jan 24 — 12pm–6pm \nWhere:ODD Gallery\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City \nREGISTRATION REQUIREDPlease sign up using the GOOGLE FORM \n\nAre you applying to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection?FOYPAC\, in partnership with KIAC\, is offering free professional artwork photography sessions to support artists preparing their submissions. \nYou can view the assessment criteria that guide the Friends of the Yukon Permanent Art Collection in their annual selection of artworks for the collection here. If there are any barriers or challenges to applying\, please contact the Art Curator at arts.yukon@yukon.ca or 667-5858. \nReview guidelines and complete the submission form in English and French.   \nTo learn full details about the call for submissions\, visit online at: FOYPAC.ca \n\nEligibility\nWork will be considered from all artists; however\, preference will be as follows: \n\nYukon artists – an artist with 12 months’ residence on the closing date of the call for submissions. A resident is an individual who has\, as their primary place of living\, a Yukon address.\n New or temporary Yukon artists – an artist living in the Yukon with less than 12 months of residence on the closing date of the call for submissions.\nExpatriate artists – an artist who was previously a Yukon resident but no longer has a Yukon address.\nNon-Yukon artists – an artist who does not and never has lived in the Yukon\, whose work has a resonance in the north.\n\nPhotography by John Howland \n\nPlease email Jessica if you have any questions\ngallery@kiac.ca
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/foypac-photo-sessions-january-2026/
LOCATION:ODD Gallery
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T144634
CREATED:20250325T210625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T223433Z
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SUMMARY:Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Handbuilding Pottery Drop-In: Mondays\, 6:30-9pm\nSelf-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome\, though little instruction is provided. A volunteer is available to answer questions. \nClay available for purchase (cash only) at $5/quarter-bag\, $15/half-bag or $30/full bag. \n902 2nd Ave (at Princess St.) Please use the back door for classroom access.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/hand-building-pottery-drop-in-3-2/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Drop-Ins
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260131T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Whitehorse:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T144634
CREATED:20260121T215546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201801Z
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SUMMARY:Needle Felt a Mushroom!
DESCRIPTION:Janet Patterson will be hosting a needle felting workshop on Saturday\, January 31st from 4-6pm in the KIAC Classroom. \nThis class will be all about mushrooms!! Make any kind of mushroom you’d like\, a replica of a real mushroom or make up your own funky mushrooms! \nRegistration Full! \nRegistration fee: $15 cash at the door \nEmail programs@kiac.ca for more info \n 
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/needle-felt-a-mushroom/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
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