Yukon Riverside Arts Festival


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!

Want to get involved? VOLUNTEER SIGN UP HERE


Join us
June 1 – 4, 2023

FULL SCHEDULE HERE

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Participate

Are you an artist, creator, or performer? Learn more about:
the Demo Tent
the Artists Market
the Gallery Hop

– the Live Music Stage

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Attend

Most, if not all, YRAF programming is free! Join us for a gorgeous weekend of celebrations and fun.

Download our schedule at a glance here!

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Volunteer

All hands on deck! KIAC has a wide range of volunteer opportunities available leading up to and during the event. KIAC thanks you in advance for your community support.
Click here to sign up!

Pop-Up Exhibition by Bennie Allain

Pop-Up Exhibition by Bennie Allain

Sign by RJ Santos

Sign by RJ Santos

Claire Ness at the Live Music Stage

Claire Ness at the Live Music Stage

Installation by Aleks Bartosik

Installation by Aleks Bartosik

Blacksmithing with YukonStruct

Blacksmithing with YukonStruct

Workshop with Coco Nielsen

Workshop with Coco Nielsen

YRAF Merch at the Artist Market

YRAF Merch at the Artist Market

Workshop with Jasmina Majcenic

Workshop with Jasmina Majcenic

Printmaking at the Dawson Daily News

Printmaking at the Dawson Daily News

Ink Workshop with Coco Nielsen

Ink Workshop with Coco Nielsen

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FESTIVAL DETAILS



Riverside Park sites open from 1 to 6 pm on Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th


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Demonstration Tent

Try your hand at various art and craft mediums! The Demo tent is free for all and located on Front Street.

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Live Music Stage

Sit in the sun and enjoy local and regional music. The music stage has something for everyone!

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ODD & Confluence Galleries

Stop by year-round to see the current exhibition in the ODD Gallery or the current exhibition in the seasonal Confluence Gallery.

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Artist Market

From May to September, KIAC operates a weekly Artist Market next to the Farmer’s Market. Get your unique YRAF merch here!

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Kids Activities

Come on down to Front Street for kids music, games, art, and other family-friendly fun!

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Gallery Hop

Check out local artwork in a variety of new and unconventional venues – one night only!
GET YOUR MAP HERE!

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Artist-in-Residence

Come see what the current artists-in-residence are up to!

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Camera Obscura

Visit this public art installation to see the magic of light and lenses at work.

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Festival Archives

Check out the artists and events from the last couple years over at www.yraf.ca!