KLONDIKE INSTITUTE OF ART & CULTURE

Screen Printing Drop-In
2024-01-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Whitehorse) | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
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 materials provided with additional supplies available for purchase.
Drop-in fee: $10 for KIAC members / $12 for non-members (cash only)
902 – 2nd Avenue (at Princess Street). Please use the back door for classroom access.

In the ODD Gallery: Hamilton + G | Motorbike Superdyke Opening Reception
2024-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 | ODD Gallery
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 – 5pm: Letter Pressing Demo @ Dawson Daily News Building
Monday, August 12th, 1pm – 5pm: drop-in zine workshop, artists in attendance
Tuesday, August13th, 12pm – 3pm: drop-in zine workshop, artists in attendance
Wednesday, August 14th, at 7pm: Artist Talk with Cheryl Hamilton + lisa g
On View August 8 – 31, 2024
MOTORBIKE/SUPERDYKE is a collaborative multimedia installation by Cheryl Hamilton and lisa g based on lisa g’s diaries about coming out and sorting through queer stereotypes circa 2000. Illustrations, art prints, an animated film and a community-made zine echo a time and place and reflect upon personal identity politics.

In the ODD Gallery: Hamilton + G | Motorbike Superdyke
2024-08-09 - 2024-08-31 | ODD Gallery

Happy Hour Zine Workshop
2024-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
Friday, August 9
6 – 9pm
ODD Gallery at Dënäkär Zho
Join Hamilton & G to learn about the ins and outs of zines and what it means to discover yourself. Necessary materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favourite art supplies! This event is open to all ages, however children under 12 will require the attendance of a parent or guardian.
“Zine” (ZEEN; short for magazine or fanzine) is a small-circulation, self published work of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via a copy machine.

Dawson City Honky Tonk Presents Joe Abbott / Petunia & The Vipers
2024-08-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
JOE ABBOTT / PETUNIA & THE VIPERS
DAWSON CITY HONKY TONK
Friday, August 9
Doors open at 7, show at 7:30
KIAC / Dënäkär Zho
$20 at the door

Hamilton + g Letter Pressing Demo
2024-08-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Dawson Daily News (Parks Canada)
Join MOTORBIKE SUPERDYKE creators Hamilton + g for a letter pressing demo at the Dawson Daily News!
Sunday, August 11.
1 – 5pm

Hamilton + g Drop-in Zine Workshop
2024-08-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
Monday, August 12
1 – 5 pm
Artists in Attendance

Hamilton + g Artist Talk
2024-08-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
7PM Wednesday August 14th in the ODD Gallery at Dënäkär Zho
Ever wanted to contribute to a touring art exhibition? Our MOTORBIKE SUPERDYKE artists, Hamilton + g will discuss their independent and collaborative artwork while attendees enjoy nibbles and DIY zine making.
This travelling exhibition investigating identity construction and exploration invites the audience to be involved by creating a zine page which will then be entered into a completed zine book which will be shared and presented at the next gallery location in Hudson, NY.

Dawson Film Lab. Apply by August 15.
2024-08-15 00:00 - 23:30 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
Work on FILM this fall at KIAC.

An exclusive opportunity to work in Super 8 or 16mm film in a workshop environment from September 15-29 at the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture.
Open to all levels of artists.
Participants will be given instruction on either Super 8 of 16mm film production using either super 8 cameras or the 16mm Bolex camera and hand processing film using eco-processing techniques.
This workshop is intended to allow media artists a chance to experiment with mediums and processes which may be used in future works. A final product is not required.
How to apply
Go to our website for more info and the application form.
We welcome applications by indigenous, bipoc and lgbtqia2s+ creators.

Lego-press Printing Drop-in at the Dawson Daily News
2024-08-17 11:00 - 15:30 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
Try out Letterpress printing at the Dawson Daily News. Informal drop-in from 11am – 3:30pm. Free for everyone.
Co-presented by the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture, Yukon School of Visual Arts, and Parks Canada Klondike National Historic Sites

Gnome Painting
2024-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Community Gardens, Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Y0B1G0, Canada
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Join us in the Dawson City community garden for a day of outdoor activity and art!
This is a fun and laid back activity to do with your friends, family, or on your own to unwind and enjoy the outdoors as you paint your very own garden gnome to take home!
All supplies will be provided as well as some yummy snacks and water so you stay hydrated and only hungry for more art!
Cost: $10 per participating person
Location: Dawson city community garden located on 3rd avenue between Duke and Albert.
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Pay online Here.
or contact us at 993-5005 or programs@kiac.ca.
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CRA Liaison Service Workshop for Small Businesses
2024-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
Get answers to all of your tax-related questions, including:
-Business tax deductions
-Common tax errors
-Helpful tools and services offered by the CRA
-General bookkeeping concepts and best practices
In the ODD Gallery, Aug 22 at 6:00pm

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Fireweed Layne Gallery
2024-08-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre
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 was born and raised in the Yukon. She uses her art to reconnect with the land and her heritage and sees art making as a way to balance between living in both an indigenous and western world. She’s passionate about helping in the resurgence of traditional practices and teachings through many art forms.
https://kiac.ca/artist-in-residence-program/current-residents/
This is a free, alcohol free event, open to everyone.
Date: Friday Aug 30
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Location: Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre (1131 Front St.)

Jackie Olson Metal Printing Workshop
2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
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KIAC & DCMF Present: COVER ME BADD XIII
2024-09-07 19:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
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 musicians and technicians for various events throughout the year.
Anybody can sign up to participate!
The steps are simple:
1. Gather your friends and create a band (or use your band that already exists)
2. Register here: COVER ME BADD SIGN-UP! or at the KIAC office – 902 2nd Ave
3. Learn 2 cover songs of your choice. Wait approximately 48 hours to be assigned a 3rd song
4. Perform with your friends at Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Ballroom on Sat, Sept 7th
If you’d like to participate, but don’t have a band, we can try to match-make. If you don’t have a place to rehearse, contact info@dcmf.com to arrange something.
Admission to the show is by donation (suggested $10)
Sat, Sept 7th
Doors open at 7:00pm
All ages with a cash bar for patrons 19+

In the ODD Gallery: SHARP TEETH | Curated by Sanaa Humayun
2024-09-12 - 2024-10-18 | ODD Gallery
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 – October 17th, 2024
Sharp Teeth investigates two related avenues of consideration: First – the use of whisper networks amongst racialized women as a form of relationship building, and the way feminine language is used to de-legitimize the work done in these spaces. Second – how art/ curatorial relationships can be re-imagined to embody some of the reciprocal care of these racialized spaces in order to develop a better framework for curation/ art making that breaks down the current systems of patriarchy/ White Supremacy.
This body of work satirizes the use of feminine visual aesthetics in pop culture, thinking about how feminine coded aesthetics often relegate feminine relationships to catty, gossipy, frivolous things, and how this package can be reclaimed for a body of work that is on the surface very bright, campy and mean, while also holding tender relationships. Ones that are rooted in friendship and care, ones that hold power despite being dismissed and devalued. Exploring how to bring these relationships out of the margins, this work leans into the frivolity, while also celebrating the deep and long lasting nature of these relationships, without giving away the secrets held within them.

Norman Foote: Concert for Kids! at Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Ballroom
2024-09-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
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 him to amazing concerts and communities throughout the world. His ability to find ageless melodies and interesting subject matter brings laughter and singing to audiences big and small. He has gathered music awards along the way including a Juno and several WCMA awards. Norman has written and recorded for Disney records, CBC, Shari Lewis, Max and Ruby and others

OPENING RECEPTION | SHARP TEETH
2024-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | ODD Gallery
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 next group exhibition SHARP TEETH. Wine and snacks will be served along side 9 original artworks exploring gossip as a method of creating and breaking bonds of connection between female BIPOC artists, curated by Sanaa Humayun.
Curatorial Statement
Sharp Teeth investigates two related avenues of consideration: First – the use of whisper networks amongst racialized women as a form of relationship building, and the way feminine language is used to de-legitimize the work done in these spaces. Second – how art/ curatorial relationships can be re-imagined to embody some of the reciprocal care of these racialized spaces in order to develop a better framework for curation/ art making that breaks down the current systems of patriarchy/ White Supremacy.
This body of work satirizes the use of feminine visual aesthetics in pop culture, thinking about how feminine coded aesthetics often relegate feminine relationships to catty, gossipy, frivolous things, and how this package can be reclaimed for a body of work that is on the surface very bright, campy and mean, while also holding tender relationships. Ones that are rooted in friendship and care, ones that hold power despite being dismissed and devalued. Exploring how to bring these relationships out of the margins, this work leans into the frivolity, while also celebrating the deep and long lasting nature of these relationships, without giving away the secrets held within them.

KIAC is Hiring: Project Manager for Renovations
2024-09-14 08:00 - 16:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
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 an experienced project manager to coordinate the renovations of the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (also known as the ODD Fellows Hall) located at 902 2nd Avenue in Dawson City.
Project Goals:

Completing renovations by March 31, 2026, based on existing conceptual designs and feedback.
Ensuring effective collaboration and communication between the board of directors, KIAC staff, accessibility consultants and contractors during the finalization of construction designs and renovations.
Documenting all aspects and information needed to complete and report on renovations project.
Securing and contracting qualified contractors in accordance with DCAS procurement policies and within established project budgets.

Project Budget
$60,000 for project management fees, including GST
Contact Information
For a full RPF or questions please contact us by email: hr@kiac.ca, attn: Dënäkär Zho/KIAC Renovations Committee

Ivan Coyote with musical guest Hendrika
2024-09-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
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 $20)
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Ivan Coyote is a writer and storyteller. Born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, they are the author of thirteen books, the creator of four films, six stage shows, and three albums that combine storytelling with music. Coyote’s books have won the ReLit Award, been named a Stonewall Honour Book, been longlisted for Canada Reads, and been shortlisted for the Hilary Weston Prize for non-fiction, and the Governor General’s Award for non-fiction twice. In 2017 Ivan was given an honorary Doctor of Laws from Simon Fraser University, and in 2023 they received the first Honorary Doctor of Arts ever bestowed on anyone by Yukon University. Coyote’s stories grapple with the complex and intensely personal topics of gender identity, family, class, and queer liberation, but always with a generous heart, and a quick wit. Ivan’s 13th book, Care Of, was released in June 2021 by McClelland and Stewart and their new one-person show Playlist premiered in February of 2024.
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Selina Heyligers-Hare (Hendrika) is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and graduate from Selkirk College’s Music & Technology program. Along with Hendrika, she is a member of bands such as Major Funk (two time WCMA nominees) , Paris Pick (FocusWales 2021, Keychange ), the Naysayers (Coax Records) and was a transcriber, songwriter and co-writer for Larrikin Entertainment’s newest musical WYRD. For Hendrika, the stage is home, she emanates a star quality while still being humble and kind in character. She will be touring this summer playing festivals such as Dawson City Music Fest , ArtSwells and Lilac Festival. She is also working on a new studio album to be released in fall 2024 with a subsequent Western Canadian tour on the docket including Breakout West 2024.
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Co-presented by the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture and Yukon School of Visual Arts. KIAC programming is funded by Government of Canada, Yukon Government, and Canada Council for the Arts
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Photo Credit: Emily Cooper Photography

Create, Craft and Share Workshop
2024-09-16 18:00 - 2024-09-18 20:00 | Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA), 982 Third Ave, Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Y0B1G0, Canada
“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 generate new original work. Ivan will help edit and fine tune your piece to make it stronger. Learn tips on bringing your work from the page to the stage.

Participating in the performance is optional, but writers are asked to attend all three nights of workshops.

The fee for all three workshops is $50 dollars and registration is limited – if the fee is a barrier, please contact kiac@kiac.ca, as we have a few subsidized spots available.
To purchase your registration, please click here.

To register, email kiac@kiac.ca.
This workshop is 18+. If you are under the age of 18 but would like to be involved, please get in touch.

Workshop breakdown:
September 16th: Create
We’ll discuss strategies to generate new material and build a writing discipline to help you start and finish your play, poem, novel, or short story. Bring your laptop and/or pen and paper and be ready to write.

September 17th: Craft
We will talk about the editing process, outlines, structuring longer work, and putting together short story and poetry collections. This will be a chance to share your work in break-out groups and gather feedback to help you polish and fine-tune your writing. Bring a 3–5-minute selection of work to share with your break-out group.

September 18th: Share
We will go over the basics of material selection, timing and preparing your set, as well microphone technique and equipment for live performance. Writers will have a chance to have their work selected to showcase in front of a friendly and supportive audience of friends and family.

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ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE - Johannas Zits B2B Nicole Sleeth ARTIST TALK
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
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 the sentience of nature. In working with the natural environment, Zits extends the notion of the performer to include nature itself. Considering nature as an equal ensures that it can be neither construed as a passive prop nor adored and fixed in the realm of the sublime.
NICOLE SLEETH
Centred on the female gaze as an exploration of power, connection, and lived experience, Nicole’s current body of work explores themes of home and belonging, queer domesticity in a rural setting, vulnerability and mortality, and her relationship with the natural landscape. Within this context, she examines contrasts between public and private life, outdoor domesticity, and how memory influences present emotions through metaphor.

STEPS + ODD Gallery Present: Raven Shares the Sun
2024-10-02 - 2024-11-01 | Front Street Picnic Shelter, Front Street at Princess Street, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0
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 TALK: TBD
Raven Shares the Sun is a story about how Raven uses their shape-shifting abilities to transform themselves into various forms in order to steal the Sun from a great Chief. Long ago, the world has only darkness because the Sun, Stars and Moon were stored away in bentwood boxes owned by a great Chief. Raven – a bird who loves shiny things – created a plan to acquire the celestial beings. Raven first disguised himself as a spruce needle floating in the water, and the Chief’s daughter accidentally drank Raven, becoming pregnant with a son (Raven). Once the boy was born, the Chief allowed his grandson to play with the bentwood boxes that contained the Moon and Stars – which Raven disguised as a boy released into the dark sky. The Chief tells his grandson he cannot play with the last box containing the Sun, as he doesn’t want the Sun to be released too. However, after the young boy sulks his grandfather relents, allowing his grandson to play with the last box – but only if he doesn’t touch the Sun. As soon as the boy opened the box, he grabbed the Sun and instantly transformed back into a White Raven with the Sun in his beak. As a quick escape, Raven flew out the smoke stack, becoming the black bird we know today. Raven then released the sun for all to share and enjoy.
Comprised of 5 minimalist anamorphic sculptures placed on the Dawson City waterfront along the Yukon River, the artwork will appear abstract until viewers stand in a specific location where the art pieces align to create an abstracted image of Raven. To celebrate the return of the Sun after the Yukon’s long and dark winters, Raven will appear to hold the sun in his beak once the Sun’s path returns to hover over the road to the Midnight Dome in mid-January.
The sculpture, produced by Northern Tutchone artist Krystle Silverfox, pays homage to the story of Raven and the Sun – an important ancestral Yukon First Nations Story.

CBC Interview

Krystle Silverfox is a member of Selkirk First Nation (Wolf Clan), and interdisciplinary visual artist. She currently lives and works on the traditional territory of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation (Whitehorse, Yukon). Silverfox holds both a BFA in Visual Art (2015); a BA in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice from UBC (2013); also an MFA in Interdisciplinary studies from Simon Fraser University (2019). Inspired by a material- focused practice, Silverfox uses visual mediums to communicate ideas and tell stories. Silverfox’s work explores concepts of Indigenous futurism, feminism, activism, and de-colonialism.
STEPS (Sustainable Thinking & Expressions in Public Spaces) This project is part of the CreateSpace Public Art Residency by STEPS Public Art , a national program bringing public art to communities across the country. The residency is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Race Relations Foundation with funding provided by the Government of Canada, and TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment.

This project wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our many partners. We would like to formally thank the Robert Service School for use of their workshop space, ISL Engineering for their construction consultation advice, Wildstone Construction Group and Arctech Circle Welding Services for installing the artwork onsite, and our many funders Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Race Relations Foundation, and TD Ready Commitment.

Bank of Sharp Teeth Gossip Exchange
2024-10-09 - 2024-10-18 | ODD Gallery
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 your side. Our new gossip lending program works for you!
How it works: Simply fill in the forms found to the right of the deposit box in the ODD Gallery, click the link at the bottom of this text, or scan the QR code, submit a piece of gossip, and a return order of gossip will be emailed to you! In order to receive a withdrawal, you will need to deposit a piece of gossip of equal or greater value. BST will appraise your gossip and send yours to you! Simple, affordable, accessible. We take the guesswork out of gossip.
PLEASE NOTE – All gossip deposited must be completely anonymous. It cannot include any sort of hate speech or defamatory language. The Bank of Sharp Teeth reserves the right to reject any deposit.
Online Form Here

Artist-in-Residency Open Call 2025/26
2024-10-09 - 2024-11-16 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
KIAC’s Artist-in-Residency Program is OPEN for New Applications 2025/26
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in territory, Dawson City, Yukon
Deadline: November 15, 2024 at 11:59pm PST
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) at Dënäkär Zho is now accepting proposals from visual artists and curators working in all media for the KIAC Artist in Residence Program. Submissions will be considered for the 2025/26 residency schedule.

Artist in Residence Program
The 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 May 2025 through March 2026 (April is reserved for Short Film Festival residencies, which is a separate application process). 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.
The 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 Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site.
Residency Submission Guidelines Here
Note: Fees are not provided nor charged for residencies.
Application Form Here

Accessibility:
KIAC is accessible by ramp (at back entrance) and has an elevator. Macaulay House Residence is not currently accessible.
Contact:
Jessica Svenningson, ODD Gallery Director & Artist-in-Residence Coordinator
artistresidence@kiac.ca

Life on the Rocks: a live performance and videos
2024-10-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
Life on the Rocks: a live performance and videos
By Johannes Zits
Saturday, October 12th
Doors at 7:00, Music at 8:30
Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Ballroom
Free Admission!
Johannes’ artist career for the past 15 years has focused on witnessing and documenting trees around the world who are uniquely carrying historical and cultural significance. Over the past 6 weeks, he has spent time outside working amongst the rocks and trees throughout Dawson City and Tombstone National Park, exploring their relationship to the surrounding ecosystems. As his final contribution for his residency, Johannes is offering a free performance utilizing a video of Life On the Rocks projected onto his body, as well as other videos shot at Moose Hide Slide and dredge tailings near Bear Creek.
We invite the City of Dawson to join Johannes to witness his final performance before his departure.
Artist Bio
*Please Note: Performance contains joyous nudity.

Nico Paulo with guest Jared Klok at Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Ballroom
2024-10-17 19:30 - 23:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
Nico Paulo
with guest Jared Klok
Thursday, October 17
Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Ballroom
Doors at 7:30, Music at 8:00
Tickets on sale HERE!
$25 General Admission
$23 KIAC Members
$15 Youth / SOVA students / Accessible
$30 at the door
To volunteer, click here!
Nico Paulo is a Portuguese/Canadian songwriter, performer, and visual artist. She moved to Canada in 2014 to pursue her career, originally setting down roots in the vibrant Toronto arts community, and eventually moved east to become an essential part of Newfoundland’s celebrated music scene. Paulo’s highly anticipated, self-titled debut LP, which arrived in spring 2023, is a melodically dynamic, heart-baring collection that finds her exploring the interconnected nature of relationships and the flow of time in lush, sophisticated pop arrangements. The album’s textures come courtesy of production by Joshua Van Tassel (Villages, Fortunate Ones) and Tim Baker (Hey Rosetta!).
Paulo released her debut single, the wistful “Please Don’t Forget,” in 2019. Her debut EP, Wave Call, arrived in 2020, featuring contributions from musicians Bravo Kilo, Evan J Cartwright, Kwame Appiah-Kubi, and Tim Baker, with production and engineering handled by David Gavan Baxter. She toured the EP in Europe in 2020, making stops in Portugal, the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany. Her latest releases—the Live at First Light EP recorded for the Lawnya Vawnya Artist Residency and a cover of José Afonso’s Portuguese folk song “O Cavaleiro e o Anjo”—were both recorded in Paulo’s adopted hometown of St. John’s, and include appearances by local musicians Tim Baker, Adam Hogan, Steve Maloney, and Mary B. Waldram.
“Your new favorite vocalist lives in Newfoundland” – MTV
“Nico Paulo has a knack for transmuting the mundane motions of daily life into grand, wistful reveries.” – The FADER
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Thanks to our funders: Government of Canada, Yukon Government
Special thanks to our show sponsors Air North, Yukon’s Airline and Bombay Peggy’s

ANNE STEVES | FLIGHT [CAGE] Opening Reception & Artist Talk + Rug Tufting Demonstration
2024-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | ODD Gallery
ANNE STEVES | FLIGHT [CAGE]
October 24th – December 7th, 2024
ODD Gallery, Dënäkär Zho | KIAC
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in territory, Dawson City, Yukon
OPENING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK + RUG TUFTING DEMO: Thursday, October 24th, 7pm – 10pm
Join Anne Steves at her exhibition opening Flight [Cage] where she will be discussing her artistic practice and demonstrating how she created her life-size bird rugs with the use of a rug tufting machine.
Wine and snacks provided.

Welsh-Canadian artist Anne Steves invites us to reflect on the universal and intimate dilemmas of life, loss, and connection – avian and otherwise – through her exhibition Flight [Cage]. Featuring tufted wool rugs, photographs, and her own written reflections, she transforms images of lifeless birds – her own and those gleaned from friends both near and online – into large, human-scale artworks. As children, we are admonished not to touch dead animals. Steves, however, seeks connection, merging her own body with those of the birds through safe and beautiful surrogates, mirroring their final poses in her photography, attempting to enter their world. Her work invites gallery visitors to join her in interacting with these tactile proxies, absorbing the words and images presented and sitting with the feelings and thoughts that emerge.

Food and Film Night
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson City
Join us for our annual Food & Film Night. An evening of local food and film.
A fundraiser for the Dawson City Film Festival.
Come out and feast on lasagna made by some of Dawson City’s best chefs. Vote for your favorite!
Dinner will be followed by a screening of short films by Dawson City filmmakers. See films by the likes of Allain/Klok, Death Shepard, Eastbound, Hunt, Keating, Kendrick, Maratos, O’Grady, Rensch, Sokolowski, VanEvery/Lindgren
Dinner at 6pm. Films at 7pm
$20 (cash bar)
Buy your ticket at the door or online here!
Prizes supplied by Bombay Peggy’s and Bonanza Market.

Exclusive Residency Opportunity for Yukon Artists!
2024-10-29 - 2024-11-16 | Macaulay House Artist Residence, Princess and 7th, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0, Canada
Special Opportunity for Yukon Artists
Deadline to Apply November 15th, 2024 @11:59pm

KIAC’s Artist-in-Residence has two openings for this coming March, 2025, and we are reserving this month specifically for Yukon Artists, based in the Yukon, who currently hold Yukon Residency. To apply, please complete the general application tick the box that says “I am a Yukon Artist with Yukon residence applying for March, 2025”, and submit your artwork as instructed.

Questions email artistresidence@kiac.ca
