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 - 5pm: Letter Pressing Demo @ Dawson Daily News Building Monday, August 12th, 1pm - 5pm: drop-in zine workshop, artists in attendance Tuesday, August13th, 12pm […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Join MOTORBIKE SUPERDYKE creators Hamilton + g for a letter pressing demo at the Dawson Daily News! Sunday, August 11. 1 - 5pm
Monday, August 12 1 - 5 pm Artists in Attendance
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
