Poster Artwork by Bronwyn Butterfield
Yukon Riverside Arts Festival – June 12 – 15, 2025
Every Summer, the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) invites artists and collectives to partake in the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival (YRAF), a weekend of interdisciplinary arts where community members and visitors can interact with and explore the creative work presented by local and regional artists across a wide range of mediums. Find out all about the festival – past, present and future:
YRAF TURNS 25, CELEBRATE WITH US!
What started in 2001 as a small, local gathering has now become a cornerstone of Yukon’s cultural scene. For 25 years, the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival (YRAF) has brought together art and community, evolving alongside Dawson City’s growing reputation as a unique cultural and historical destination.
To celebrate we are working making this festival one to remember! Here are ways you can join us:
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!
