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!
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Join us
June 1 – 4, 2023
FULL SCHEDULE HERE
Participate
Are you an artist, creator, or performer? Learn more about:
– the Demo Tent
– the Artists Market
– the Gallery Hop
– the Live Music Stage
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!
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!
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Riverside Park sites open from 1 to 6 pm on Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th
Demonstration Tent
Try your hand at various art and craft mediums! The Demo tent is free for all and located on Front Street.
Live Music Stage
Sit in the sun and enjoy local and regional music. The music stage has something for everyone!
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.
Artist Market
From May to September, KIAC operates a weekly Artist Market next to the Farmer’s Market. Get your unique YRAF merch here!
Kids Activities
Come on down to Front Street for kids music, games, art, and other family-friendly fun!
Gallery Hop
Check out local artwork in a variety of new and unconventional venues – one night only!
GET YOUR MAP HERE!
Artist-in-Residence
Come see what the current artists-in-residence are up to!
Camera Obscura
Visit this public art installation to see the magic of light and lenses at work.
Festival Archives
Check out the artists and events from the last couple years over at www.yraf.ca!