Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)
The Juliani Ensemble live at Dënäkär Zho – KIAC Ballroom
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityCo-Presented by Whitehorse Concerts --- The Juliani Ensemble, a highly acclaimed chamber music ensemble comprised of world class musicians, has delighted audiences with inventive, energetic chamber music concerts since its inception in 1999. As a performing partner at the Chicago Cultural Center in Preston Bradley Hall, the Juliani Ensemble performed to enthusiastic, appreciative audiences for […]
The Ostara Project live at Dënäkär Zho – KIAC Ballroom
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityCo-presented by Jazz Yukon --- For Canadians, the arrival of spring is momentous: the scent of air is fresh and full of possibility as tender green shoots reach up towards the light and the cycle of growth, rebirth, and renewal begins again. It’s an apt theme for a musical collaboration named after Ostara, the Germanic […]
Pop Up Screening – Dawson City Music: The Future and the Past
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityCome by for a special after work pop up screening of 2 documentaries featuring the future and past of music in Dawson City. The first film, "Change the Tune" features the Ostara Project, who are appearing live next week at KIAC. This will be followed by a retro screening of the 2004 MITY Winner 'For […]
Hoht’rey ëde’ą Concert Band Drop-In
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityTuesdays, 6 -7:30pm in the KIAC Ballroom. This weekly conducted music session is geared towards those who can (or used to) play a woodwind or brass instrument at a low intermediate level and higher (-able to play a scale at least). We will be practicing several concert pieces each week. Those who haven’t played their […]
Knitting Workshop
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityLearn the basics of Screen Printing at our workshop! Held at KIAC from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Wednesday, October 4th 2023
Precious Plastic Workshop
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityDeadline for Film Fest Outdoor Screen proposals
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityWHAT? OPPORTUNITY TO SCREEN MEDIA WORKS OUTSIDE AT THE 2024 DAWSON FILM FEST.WHERE? A PROJECTION FROM BOMBAY PEGGYS ONTO THE PRINCESS STREET SIDE OF KIAC. $250 HONORARIUM FOR EACH ARTIST. CAN BE A NEW OR EXISTING WORK. WORK MUST NOT CONTAIN SOUND. FILMS WILL PLAY AFTER SUNSET FROM MARCH 28-31. THE WORK CAN BE ANY SUBJECT MATTER/GENRE. […]
Augmented Reality Workshop with Jonny Klynkramer
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityIntro to Augmented Reality Workshop This workshop is specially crafted for beginners who are eager to explore the limitless possibilities of creating immersive AR experiences using Adobe Aero. Adobe Aero is a user-friendly augmented reality (AR) authoring tool that enables creators to design and build immersive AR experiences without extensive coding knowledge. With Aero, users can […]
Snow Sculpture Train the Trainer Program
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityTUESDAY FEBRUARY 13TH, 10am - 3:30pm WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14TH, 10am - 3:30pm Located in the KIAC Ballroom Join us for two days of snow sculpture training! Ages: 18+ Free to attend and followed by 2 days (Feb 15 + 16) of snow carving in the Gertie's lot The Yukon Literacy Coalition has partnered with the […]
Artist Talk: Krystle Silverfox
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityKRYSTLE SILVERFOX | RAVEN <LITE>ARTIST TALK: Sunday, February 4th at 2PM Please join us for an artist talk with Krystle Silverfox. Her exhibition Raven <lite> is on view in the ODD Gallery until March 17th. Krystle Silverfox is a member of Selkirk First Nation (Wolf Clan), and interdisciplinary visual artist. She currently lives and works on the […]
The Weather Station live at Dënäkär Zho – KIAC Ballroom
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityThe Weather Station live at Dënäkär Zho / The Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Ballroom. Full band performance. Co-presented by the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture, Dawson City Music Festival, and Yukon Arts Centre --- The Weather Station is the project of Toronto based songwriter Tamara Lindeman. The last few years have seen […]
Opening in the ODD Gallery: Krystle Silverfox
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityKRYSTLE SILVERFOX | RAVEN <LITE> February 2 – March 17, 2024 ODD Gallery, Dënäkär Zho | KIAC Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in territory, Dawson City, Yukon OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, February 2nd at 5PMARTIST TALK: Sunday, February 4th at 2PM Please join us at the opening on Friday for refreshments provided by Yukon Arts Centre, ahead of The Weather Station Concert in […]
Cherrie Laurel (DCMF 2024 Songwriter in Residence) & Bird Feet Live Concert at Dënäkär Zho / Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Ballroom
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityCo-presented by Dawson City Music Festival & Klondike Institute of Art & Culture --- DCMF is thrilled to announce Cherrie Laurel as our 2024 Songwriter in Residence. Cherrie Laurel is the solo project of Edmonton-based artist Brittney Rand. Brittney is an accomplished electronic music artist, sound recordist, and composer trained in digital music production. In […]
Open Studio
Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) 902 2nd Avenue, Dawson CityCancelled February 16 Open Studio Drop-In on Fridays from 6:00-9:00pm - A third place* As the winter months continue to keep us inside, why not get out of your house for awhile, gather together and create one day a week? Bring your friends, art supplies and come use the KIAC classroom to spread out and […]
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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.