2023 YUKON RIVERSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
Gallery Hop
& Hoppy Hour
Thursday June 1, 7-10pm
Starting Point: ODD Gallery (2nd Ave & Princess St.)
Join us for our signature kick-off event — an Art Crawl through Dawson City, featuring artwork, performances and pop-up events by local artists at various venues, paired with arts fest-inspired beverages at local establishments!
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ODD Gallery Reception
& Dance Party
Thursday June 1, 7pm
ODD Gallery (2nd Ave & Princess St.)
Annie Canto and Jasmina Majcenic have transformed the ODD Gallery into a community laundromat for this collaborative, interactive installation. The public is invited to do their washing and drying within the gallery! The reception will be followed by an Air Dry Disco Dance Party at 10pm.
Exhibition Opening
Thursday June 1, 7-10pm
Old Post Office — Parks Canada Klondike National Historic Site
(Third Ave & King St.)
Association Franco-Yukonnaise invites the public to its annual exhibition: “Entre La Couleur et Moi”. Discover the work of ten Yukon Francophone artists: Annie Maheux, Aurore Favier, Cécile Girard, Françoise La Roche, Joe La Jolie, Josée Carbonneau, Maeva Esteva, Marie-Hélène Comeau, Maya Chartier, and Sylvie Binette.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
Film Screening: Short Circuit Film Tour
Friday June 2, Doors 7:30pm, Screening @ 8pm
Free!
KIAC/Dënäkär Zho Ballroom (902 2nd Avenue)
A selection of short films from around the Pacific Rim In Association with CineVic. Please bring ID & cash for bar and concession.
ODD Gallery
Friday June 2, 10am-5pm
ODD Gallery (2nd Ave & Princess St.)
Annie Canto and Jasmina Majcenic have transformed the ODD Gallery into a community laundromat for this collaborative, interactive installation. The public is invited to do their washing and drying within the gallery!
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
Artist Market
Saturday June 3, 1 – 6pm
Riverside Park Picnic Shelter
Artist Market with original art, craft, and handmade goods made by local artists!
Art for sale will include beadwork, jewelry and objects made from gold and precious materials, paintings, candles, cards, soaps, drawings, wares, embroidery, and more!
Some artists may be there as early as 11am!
Screenprint & Multi-media Workshop
Saturday June 3, 1-5 pm
KIAC Classroom (902 2nd Ave)
Hands on screenprint and multimedia workshop with ODD Gallery artists Annie Canto & Jasmina Majcenic. No experience necessary! Bring clothes to get messy!
Demonstration Tent
Saturday June 3, 1 – 6pm
Riverside Park
Come watch the artists hone their craft – parka-making, flower pressing, blacksmithing, glassblowing, and more! Artists invite you to come watch, learn, and try your hand at a variety of artistic mediums!
Live Music
Saturday June 3, 1 pm
Riverside Park Gazebo
1pm – Bird Feet
1:30pm – Mo Knight
2pm – Alex MacNeil
3pm – Contemporary Dance: Sierra Richardson, Beatrice Kwan, and Jennifer Gibbs-Reilly
3:30pm – Aerial hoop performance by Lexie Braden
5pm – The Whiskeyjacks
Kids Activities
Saturday June 3, 1 – 6pm
Riverside Park
Join the Child Development Centre for two full days of arts, crafts, and activities down at Riverside Park on Saturday and Sunday!
Plus: Airbrushed Body Painting at 2pm and Crafts with Mrs. E at 4pm!
All free, all ages welcome!
Performance: Drag Me North
Saturday June 3, Doors at 7:30pm, Showtime: 8pm
Palace Grand Theatre (255 King Street)
Drag Me North is a showcase of the Yukon’s burgeoning drag scene, returning to the vaudevillian stage at the historic Palace Grand Theatre.
Featuring: Beau Ryder, Burning Palette, Dusty Harley, RikkiTiTs, rAtSs NeSt, special surprise digital performances, and local bad boy of the West Side ANDYBOY as your host for the night!
Note: mature content
SUNDAY JUNE 4
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But Wait, There’s More!
Demonstration Tent
Try your hand at various art and craft mediums! The Demo tent is free for all and located on Front Street.
Live Music Stage
Sit in the sun and enjoy local and regional music. The music stage has something for everyone!
ODD Gallery
Stop by year-round to see the current exhibition in the ODD Gallery.
Artist Market
From May to September, KIAC operates a weekly Artist Market next to the Farmer’s Market. Get your unique YRAF merch here!
Kids Activities
Come on down to Front Street for kids music, games, art, and other family-friendly fun!
Gallery Hop
Check out local artwork in a variety of new and unconventional venues – one night only!
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Artist-in-Residence
Come see what the current artists-in-residence are up to!
Camera Obscura
Visit this public art installation to see the magic of light and lenses at work.
Festival Archives
Check out the artists and events from the last couple years over at www.yraf.ca!
The Yukon Riverside Arts Festival has been proudly presented by the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) since 2001. It is a celebration of arts, music, and culture featuring the work of local and regional artists, artisans, and crafters across a wide range of mediums. The festival includes workshops, an artist market and demonstrations, live music, a gallery hop, kids activities, and more. Check out the archives from recent years!
