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SUMMARY:YRAF Artist Market - SIGN UP NOW!
DESCRIPTION:The Hän Ghả Chukėt Träätätsey Artist Market is a key feature of the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival\, taking place in beautiful Riverside Park—the riverfront gathering place that gives our festival its name. This space\, nestled alongside the Yukon River\, is the heart of Dawson’s summer community life and has hosted YRAF for years.\n\n \n\nOn Saturday of Arts Fest\, our Artist Market features an array of local artists and artisans selling their goods at the Picnic Shelter on Riverside Park. YRAF aims to support local artists and makers by providing an opportunity for displaying and selling their art\, craft and handmade goods during the busy weekend. Visitors are delighted to be able to purchase unique goods and original art\, handmade by our talented local artists\, thereby supporting and strengthening the economy of arts in Dawson City.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO YRAF MARKET
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/yraf-artist-market-sign-up-now/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
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SUMMARY:Quillwork on Birch Workshop with Faye Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION:The embellishment of birchbark with porcupine quills is a unique and beautiful art form native to North America. \nJoin Faye Chamberlain and create your own special piece of art with gifts from the land. \nWhen: Friday June 12th 2-5pm \nWhere: KIAC Classroom – Enter through the front door \nCost: $20 per participant at the door \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/quillwork-on-birch-workshop-with-faye-chamberlain/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
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SUMMARY:Hand-Building Pottery Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Handbuilding Pottery Drop-In: Mondays\, 6:30-9pm\nSelf-guided group studio time for those who have some knowledge and experience with pottery. Newcomers are welcome\, though little instruction is provided. A volunteer is available to answer questions. \nClay available for purchase (cash only) at $5/quarter-bag\, $15/half-bag or $30/full bag. \n902 2nd Ave (at Princess St.) Please use the back door for classroom access.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/hand-building-pottery-drop-in-3-2/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of art and summer in Dawson City\, Yukon! \n\nEvery summer\, the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) invites artists and collectives to be part of the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival (YRAF)\, a vibrant weekend celebration of creativity and culture. This exciting event brings together artists\, performers and visitors to explore and engage with dynamic works across a wide range of art forms—from visual art and installations to live performances and interactive experiences.\n\nSet against the stunning backdrop of Dawson City\, Yukon\, YRAF takes place at Riverside Park and various iconic venues and historic sites throughout the town. For 26 years\, it has been a cornerstone of the Yukon’s summer cultural scene\, transforming Dawson City into a thriving arts hub in the North. The festival showcases the incredible talent of the region\, offering a diverse mix of activities for all ages\, including: \n\n Public art installation and exhibits at unique venues throughout the city Artist demonstrations\, where you can learn from the masters themselves An artist market\, featuring one-of-a-kind crafts and art pieces made by local artisans All-ages programming\, with creative activities to engage young minds Live music an performances\, celebrating the best in local and regional talent Artist-led workshops and lectures from local and visiting artists\, from Canada and beyond Special events one-of-a-kind performances\, celebrations and surprises The Gallery Hop\, a self-guided art crawl to kick off the festival and explore the best of Dawson’s vibrant art scene\n\nVisit www.yraf.ca for festival schedule and more!
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/32163/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Exhibitions,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Dawson Film Lab applications open: Deadline July 15
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive opportunity to work in Super 8\, 16 or 35mm film in a workshop environment from \nSeptember 13-27 at the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture. \nThe focus is on analogue film processes (8mm and 16mm)\, and involves  the use of eco-safe developers using local plants and/or caffeine. Participants can also work with cameraless filmmaking\, scratching or painting directly onto 16 or 35mm film. \nA Phytogram (sustainable\, camera-less photographic technique that creates images by reacting the natural chemical properties of plants with 16mm film under sunlight) workshop included. \nParticipants can work at their own pace (and times) and will have access to the KIAC Darkroom/Ballroom during the dates of the workshop (September 13-27). \nThere are limited spots available. Applicants must apply \nCost is $100 and includes 4 rolls of film and all materials and cameras.\nThere are scholarships available for the underfunded.  \nFor more info and application form check out www.dawsonfilmfest.com \nDeadline to apply is July 15\, 2026. \nOpen to all levels of artists. Previuos participants may apply.  \nIf you are interested please contact us at\, dawsonfilmlab@gmail.com.
URL:https://kiac.ca/calendar-of-events/dawson-film-lab-applications-open-deadline-july-15/
LOCATION:Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)\, 902 2nd Avenue\, Dawson City
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