January 2020
Happy Hour Adult Improv Comedy Workshop
January 17th - 5:30 PM. Join Becky Johnson & Taz Van Rassel for an adult improv comedy workshop. Register at KIAC (902 2nd Ave, 867-993-5005, or admin@kiac.ca). Admission by donation.
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
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Becky and Taz do Improv in Dawson City
January 18th, 2020 - Doors open at 7:30. Becky Johnson of the Sufferettes and writer for Baroness von Sketch Show returns to the Yukon, this time accompanied by Taz VanRassel of The Sunday Service improv troupe from Vancouver BC. $12 KIAC members in advance (at KIAC and Maximilian's) / $15 general / $20 at the door. With their combined credits, Becky and Taz are experts in improv theatre and will be treating audiences to a night of diverse and heartfelt…
Find out more »Screenprint Club
Join artists Dan Brown and Devon Berquist for an evening of screenprinting! This drop-in is meant for folks who have a basic knowledge of screenprinting. Some instruction is provided but it's largely self-directed time to work on projects. That being said, all are welcome to drop by to watch and learn - Dan and Devon are very helpful and can assist in getting you started! Date: Every Second Sunday, 5 - 8 PM. Cost: $10 KIAC Members & SOVA Students…
Find out more »DCISFF Film Selections
Selection Night: 7 - 9 PM in the KIAC Classroom! Come watch short films!
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »DCISFF Film Selections
Selection Night: 7 - 9 PM in the KIAC Classroom! Come watch short films!
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Free Photo Sessions for Artists
Are you an artist preparing a submission to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection for the January 31st deadline? Sign up to have your work professionally documented and files prepared for you! Sessions are 30 minutes each, from 9 AM - 3 PM in the KIAC Ballroom. To register please contact KIAC at (867) 993-5005 or email kiac@kiac.ca. Please bring up to three photo-ready 2D or 3D pieces. The Friends of Yukon Permanent Art Collection Society (FOYPAC) is a volunteer-run, registered…
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
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Concert: DCMF Songwriter in Residence Owen Steel
DCMF is excited to present our 2020 Songwriter in Residence, Owen Steel, live in concert at the KIAC/Dënäkär Zho Ballroom with opener Susu Robin. Saturday, January 25th, 2020Doors at 8:00 PM, Music at 8:30 PMAdmission by DonationLicensed & all ages (bring ID) Owen Steel was raised between a farmhouse in rural Prince Edward Island and a seaside hostel in small-town New Brunswick. Since 2008 Owen has toured from coast to coast, from Texas (SXSW) to Tennessee (Folk Alliance) to Sweden,…
Find out more »DCISFF Film Selections
Selection Night: 7 - 9 PM in the KIAC Classroom! Come watch short films!
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »DCISFF Film Selections
Selection Night: 7 - 9 PM in the KIAC Classroom! Come watch short films!
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Hoop Embroidery w/ Jody Beaumont
Dates: Thursday January 30th, 6 - 9 PM AND Saturday February 1st, 1 - 4 PM Cost: $50 for KIAC members / $55 for non-members This two-part workshop focuses on a basic exploration of hand embroidery with a focus on learning by doing. Participants will learn and practice basic stitches by creating a hooped wall hanging. Starting with a general exploration of hand embroidery styles and possibilities, we will move into pattern, colour and fabric choices, pattern-making and tracing and…
Find out more »February 2020
DCISFF Yukon Youth Submission Deadline
The Dawson City International Short Film Fest (April 9- 12, 2020) is seeking submissions. Click here to learn more! All films (including Yukon made) must be 30 minutes or less in length. Films completed after January 1, 2018 are eligible. Film must not have not been previously submitted to DCISFF. Films in any language other than English must be subtitled in English (burned in). Industrial films, music videos and public service announcements are not eligible. SUBMIT YOUR FILM!
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
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Coffee House & Open Mic Night
Join us for an evening of local performances. Bring your own stories, poems, songs, etc or simply hang out and enjoy. Admission by donation with all funds raised contributing to a community organization.
Find out more »Screenprint Club
Join artists Dan Brown and Devon Berquist for an evening of screenprinting! This drop-in is meant for folks who have a basic knowledge of screenprinting. Some instruction is provided but it's largely self-directed time to work on projects. That being said, all are welcome to drop by to watch and learn - Dan and Devon are very helpful and can assist in getting you started! Date: Every Second Sunday, 5 - 8 PM. Cost: $10 KIAC Members & SOVA Students…
Find out more »DCISFF Film Selections
Selection Night: 7 - 9 PM in the KIAC Classroom! Come watch short films!
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery: GLAZING NIGHT
Glazing night! Come glaze everything you've made since the last glazing night, or work on new pottery. Tuesday evening from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may…
Find out more »DCISFF Film Selections
Selection Night: 7 - 9 PM in the KIAC Classroom! Come watch short films!
Find out more »Life Drawing 101
More details TBA! Join artist Veronica Verkley for an evening learning the about the basic techniques, etiquette, and supplies for life drawing sessions!
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Jeremy Parkin at the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture – Dënäkär Zho
Doors open: 7:30 Opener to-be-announcedJeremy Parkin is a 22 year old indigenous music producer from the Kwanlin Dün First Nation in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Jeremy began his venture into music at the age of 11 when he picked up a guitar, a few years later he started music production when he bought a copy of FL Studio. He released his debut album 'Black Dog' on Oct. 24th, 2017 and is also one half of the Hip-Hop duo 'LOCAL BOY'. He has also done extensive…
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
Find out more »Screenprint Club
Join artists Dan Brown and Devon Berquist for an evening of screenprinting! This drop-in is meant for folks who have a basic knowledge of screenprinting. Some instruction is provided but it's largely self-directed time to work on projects. That being said, all are welcome to drop by to watch and learn - Dan and Devon are very helpful and can assist in getting you started! Date: Every Second Sunday, 5 - 8 PM. Cost: $10 KIAC Members & SOVA Students…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
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Julie Nesrallah – An Operatic Cabaret Redux
February 22nd, 7:30 PM. Mezzo-Soprano, Julie Nesrallah returns to Yukon with a new opera cabaret, featuring guest performers, Baritone, Brett Polegato and Pianist, Robert Kortgaard. It will be an evening of soaring voices, sensational opera blockbusters, and the best Broadway showstoppers ever written. $12 KIAC members / $15 non-members in advance - tickets at KIAC (867-993-5005) and Maximilian's and online. $20 at the door / $10 youth and SOVA students Mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah is a singer, actress and broadcaster who…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
Find out more »March 2020
Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
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Rae Spoon, Kim Barlow, Mohammad Sahraei Trio
Rae Spoon and Kim Barlow are two seasoned musical non-conformists who have teamed up with newcomer Mohammad Sahraei for a Canada-wide tour in March 2020 that will take them from Yukon to Wakefield, Quebec. The eclectic trio performs arrangements of Kim’s and Rae’s songs for setar and banjo, guitar, keys, percussion and electronics. Kim and Mohammad have been finding the places where banjo and setar overlap, and joyfully meshing their musical worlds for the past year. These new versions of…
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
Find out more »Coffee House & Open Mic Night
Join us for an evening of local performances. Bring your own stories, poems, songs, etc or simply hang out and enjoy. Admission by donation with all funds raised contributing to a community organization.
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
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meagan&amy (violin-piano duo) at the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture – Dënäkär Zho
Doors open: 7:30 tickets in advance: $12 KIAC members / $15 non-members , $20 at the door / $10 youth and SOVA students meagan&amy, a vibrant Canadian duo consisting of violinist Amy Hillis and pianist Meagan Milatz, share an intense passion for innovative programming and fearless music-making. Praised for their energy, sensitivity, and musical maturity, they were awarded the first ever "Pan-Canadian Partnership" recital tour recital tour by Jeunesses Musicales, Debut Atlantic and Prairie Debut. As a result, they will…
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Saturday Painting
This is communal afternoon time to work on personal projects in the KIAC classroom. A brief tour of the space is be provided, but no instruction is offered. All ages welcome, but youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Materials Available: Paints: watercolor, acrylic, oil Pastels, charcoal Pencil crayons, crayons, markers, drawing pencils India ink Relief ink Craft supplies (scissors & glue, etc) Fancy Paper: (Canson, Strathmore, Watercolor, etc) is available. Fancier papers are available for purchase. KIAC…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »April 2020
Coffee House & Open Mic Night
Join us for an evening of local performances. Bring your own stories, poems, songs, etc or simply hang out and enjoy. Admission by donation with all funds raised contributing to a community organization.
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Culture Quest Fund Application Deadline
Culture Quest is an arts and cultural funding program that is supported by the Yukon Government (YG) and administered by the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC). Culture Quest supports the expression of culture and art for Yukon performing, visual and literary artists. The program was developed to address the opportunities of art and culture representation at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and subsequent events such as Canada Winter Games, Pan Am/Parapan Games and Northern Scene. Culture Quest also supports…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »May 2020
Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Drop-In Handbuilding Pottery
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 PM in the KIAC classroom (please use the back door). Space is limited to 6 participants at a time. Very little instruction is offered, however first-timers are welcome to come try it out. Any youth under 15 must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Drop-In fees are $10 for KIAC members and $12 for non members. Basic tools and materials are available for use and clay may be purchased for $15/half bag or $30/full bag.…
Find out more »Dawson Daily News Print & Publishing Festival, 9th Edition
Stay tuned for details! The Dawson Daily News Print & Publishing Festival presents an inclusive, innovative, and community-minded multi-day celebration of visual printmaking, literature, publishing, and heritage. Featured guests range from emerging to established printmakers, publishers and writers, all embracing a spirit of independent creativity while remaining open to collaborative processes. Workshops and daytime Festival events take place in the rarely-accessed home of the Dawson Daily News, one of Dawson City’s early newspapers (printed from 1899 to 1954). Since the first…
Find out more »September 2020
Culture Quest Fund Application Deadline
Culture Quest is an arts and cultural funding program that is supported by the Yukon Government (YG) and administered by the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC). Culture Quest supports the expression of culture and art for Yukon performing, visual and literary artists. The program was developed to address the opportunities of art and culture representation at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and subsequent events such as Canada Winter Games, Pan Am/Parapan Games and Northern Scene. Culture Quest also supports…
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