KIAC & DCMF Present: COVER ME BADD XIII
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityCOVER 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 […]
In the ODD Gallery: SHARP TEETH | Curated by Sanaa Humayun
ODD GalleryAt 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 - […]
Norman Foote: Concert for Kids! at Dënäkär Zho / KIAC Ballroom
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityThurs, 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 […]
OPENING RECEPTION | SHARP TEETH
ODD GalleryODD 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 […]
KIAC is Hiring: Project Manager for Renovations
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityRequest 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
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityIvan 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 Workshop
Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA) 982 Third Ave, Dawson City, Yukon Territory, 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 […]
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE – Johannas Zits B2B Nicole Sleeth ARTIST TALK
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityThursday 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 […]
Coffee House & Open Mic Night
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityJoin 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 […]
Nico Paulo with guest Jared Klok
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityNico 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 […]
Food and Film Night
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityJoin us for our annual Food & Film Night. An evening of local food and film. A fundraiser for the Dawson City. Come out and feast on lasagna made by […]
Yukon48 Video Challenge November 1-3
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityMake a film in 48 Hours! Join in on the fun. Start on Friday November 1 and hand us (or link us to) a film file on Sunday November 3! […]
Drawlidays V
ODD GalleryIT’S BAAAAAAACK Originally created by Aubyn O’Grady and now organized by KIAC, Drawlidays V is a secret santa portrait exchange. By way of drawing names, you’ll be assigned someone in […]
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Artist In Residence Activities & Outreach
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 Events
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.
Exhibitions
Exhibition activities include gallery viewing hours, exhibition openings, artist talks, calls for submissions, and more.
ODD Gallery
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 Programs
Kids & youth activities include: music lessons, art classes, dance classes, book readings, toddler classes, after-school programs.
Year-Round Programming
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
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
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
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.