“The Yukon Riverside Arts Festival aims to provide an accessible environment for community members and visitors to interact directly with artists and explore their own creativity. We welcome artists practicing traditional and non-traditional contemporary art from the Yukon and abroad. Artists may apply in the following categories; however, please do not feel limited by the descriptions. We’re open to any ideas.” For more information on the festival and the application information, please visit: www.kiac.ca/artsfestival/applicationinformation/
Call for Applicants: Artist in Residence Program (for local and regional artists near Dawson City)
“Our Artist in Residence Program aims to present an inspirational environment and culturally relevant context for art creation and research for professional artists of all levels of experience.
Mission:
- To provide professional artists with unrestricted time and space to research, develop and produce ongoing or new body of works/projects.
- To introduce visiting artists to northern peoples, cultures and landscapes.
- To provide the Yukon community with exposure and access to a diverse range of contemporary Canadian and international arts practices and theories.
- To provide outreach activities such as talks, workshops and exhibitions, intended to promote interaction and professional development within the community.
Next deadline: April 1, 2014″
-posted with permission from Tara Rudnickas, Director, ODD Gallery & KIAC Artist in Residence Program
Read Klondike Institute of Art & Culture’s profile on ArtBridges’ Community-Engaged Arts Directory and Map.
