Arts

Krystle Silverfox’ work is seen as part of the Sobey Art Award exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. (National Gallery of Canada/Submitted)

Yukon artist’s work on display at national gallery

Krystle Silverfox contends for the Sobey Art Award

 

Ezzie Bailey, 11, competes in the semi-finals of CypherFest’s block party battle on July 24. (Magan Carty/Yukon News)

Kids break out the dance moves at CypherFest

All eyes were on the youth breakdancing battle at the Heart of Riverdale on July 24

 

Josée Carbonneau holds up samples of fish skins she has tanned using tea and natural dyes by the SS Klondike on July 25. (Mira Alden-Hull/Yukon News)

This week, Whitehorse artists set up their studios en plein air along the banks of the Yukon River

En Plein Air is a chance for local artists to share their creative process with passersby

 

Pearle Harbour performs at the Old Fire Hall in February 2022. (Mike Thomas/Yukon Arts Centre)

Yukon Arts Centre celebrating 30 years

Amy Kenny Yukon Arts Centre Stop me if you’ve heard this one…

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Pearle Harbour performs at the Old Fire Hall in February 2022. (Mike Thomas/Yukon Arts Centre)
Nicole Bauberger experiments with plastic bird wings as part of her “Negotiations with the Wind” residency at Raven Recycling. (Magan Carty/Yukon News)

Nicole Bauberger is an artist of all trades

Whitehorse artist continues to dabble in multiple mediums and welcome the community into her process

Nicole Bauberger experiments with plastic bird wings as part of her “Negotiations with the Wind” residency at Raven Recycling. (Magan Carty/Yukon News)
Scott Maynard poses at LePage Park during an Arts in the Park sound check on July 7. Maynard says the Yukon government’s new micro-grant fund will help artists get projects off the ground. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)

New micro-grants available to Yukon artists

Grant program up to $5,000 promises a quick turnaround

Scott Maynard poses at LePage Park during an Arts in the Park sound check on July 7. Maynard says the Yukon government’s new micro-grant fund will help artists get projects off the ground. (Gabrielle Plonka/Yukon News)
The Executive Director of the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association, Charlene Alexander and the Minister of Tourism and Culture and Economic Development, Ranj Pillai announced the Yukon Government’s Creative and Cultural Industries Strategy on November 30. (Submitted)

Yukon government announces decade-spanning creative industry plan

Plan’s first phase will focus on COVID-19 recovery

The Executive Director of the Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association, Charlene Alexander and the Minister of Tourism and Culture and Economic Development, Ranj Pillai announced the Yukon Government’s Creative and Cultural Industries Strategy on November 30. (Submitted)
A still photo from Juliet Di Carlo’s video Consume in a way that makes it look Authentic. Di Carlo was named the Yukon winner for the BMO 1st Art! competition. (Submitted)

Juliet Di Carlo named Yukon winner of BMO 1st Art! competition

Video serves as a thesis about her year at SOVA

A still photo from Juliet Di Carlo’s video Consume in a way that makes it look Authentic. Di Carlo was named the Yukon winner for the BMO 1st Art! competition. (Submitted)
Claire Ness performs at Nakai Theatre’s 2021 Pivot Festival in Whitehorse. Participants in Nakai’s Together Today Creative Friday’s program could have their work shared at the 2022 Pivot Festival. (Courtesy/Nakai)

Getting creative on Friday nights with Nakai

New drop-in program focus’ on First Nations teachings and creativity

Claire Ness performs at Nakai Theatre’s 2021 Pivot Festival in Whitehorse. Participants in Nakai’s Together Today Creative Friday’s program could have their work shared at the 2022 Pivot Festival. (Courtesy/Nakai)
The Yukon Arts Centre. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)

Shows will continue at Yukon Arts Centre following lift collapse

Shows at the Yukon Arts Centre will continue following the collapse of…

The Yukon Arts Centre. (Crystal Schick/Yukon News file)
Visiting Jade City on his way to the Yukon, artist Dave Johnston created this painting on a piece of jade. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)

Operation Chalk the Nation comes to Whitehorse

Dave Johnston brings his artwork to the Yukon

Visiting Jade City on his way to the Yukon, artist Dave Johnston created this painting on a piece of jade. (Stephanie Waddell/Yukon News)
Artist Anne Spice draws in her studio at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse on August 2. Spice spent three weeks in the Yukon as a 2021 Shakaat Artist-in-Residence. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Tlingit tattoo revival comes to Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

“f you’re going to bring it back, you kind of have to bring it back in your own way.”

Artist Anne Spice draws in her studio at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse on August 2. Spice spent three weeks in the Yukon as a 2021 Shakaat Artist-in-Residence. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Torso by Donald Watt. Cast from body of a breast cancer survivor. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)

Two Yukon artists bring bodies off the wall in new show at YAAW

New show by Donald Watt and Makisha Page opened on Aug. 6

Torso by Donald Watt. Cast from body of a breast cancer survivor. (Lawrie Crawford/Yukon News)
Endlings, a collection of poetry by Whitehorse author Joanna Lilley received the 2021 Fred Kerner Book Award presented by the Canadian Authors Association. (Submitted)

Joanna Lilley’s Endlings receives national award

The book of poetry lyrically retells the extinction of 64 species.

Endlings, a collection of poetry by Whitehorse author Joanna Lilley received the 2021 Fred Kerner Book Award presented by the Canadian Authors Association. (Submitted)
From left: Rebecca Manias, Kim Roberts and Sheelah Tolton have been selected as the artists of the Chu Niikwän Artist Residency. (Submitted/Yukon Arts Centre)

Yukon River/Chu Niikwän provides the backdrop for artist residency

Three Yukon artists are in the midst of a three-week residency, creating…

From left: Rebecca Manias, Kim Roberts and Sheelah Tolton have been selected as the artists of the Chu Niikwän Artist Residency. (Submitted/Yukon Arts Centre)
Yellowknife-based group Quantum Tangle performs at the 2019 Arctic Arts Summit in Finland. (Courtesy Artic Arts Summit/Kaisa-Reetta Seppänen)

Yukon to host Arctic Arts Summit in 2022

“We look forward to working together with the Canada Council for the Arts.”

Yellowknife-based group Quantum Tangle performs at the 2019 Arctic Arts Summit in Finland. (Courtesy Artic Arts Summit/Kaisa-Reetta Seppänen)
Clockwise from top left: Amy Ball, Krystle Silverfox, Sho Sho “Belelige” Esquiro, Joseph Tisiga, Ken Anderson and Veronica Verkley. These are the finalists selected for the Yukon Prize for Visual Arts. (Photo submitted by Yukon Arts) Centre.

Yukon Prize for Visual Arts names six finalists

Amy Ball, Krystle Silverfox, Sho Sho “Belelige” Esquiro, Veronica Verkley, Ken Anderson, and Joseph Tisiga are the six Yukon Prize for Visual arts finalists

Clockwise from top left: Amy Ball, Krystle Silverfox, Sho Sho “Belelige” Esquiro, Joseph Tisiga, Ken Anderson and Veronica Verkley. These are the finalists selected for the Yukon Prize for Visual Arts. (Photo submitted by Yukon Arts) Centre.
Artist Meshell Melvin examines her work mounted in the Yukon Arts Centre on June 7. The show includes over 1,000 individual portraits. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Double portrait show at the Yukon Arts Centre features art that looks back

“I hope they’ve been looked at fondly, and I’m hoping that fun looking comes back.”

Artist Meshell Melvin examines her work mounted in the Yukon Arts Centre on June 7. The show includes over 1,000 individual portraits. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
Melaina Sheldon is facilitation a flagship youth program fusing the arts and First Nations history. (Photo Submitted/Facebook)

Yukon youth to study First Nations history in paid arts program

Tomorrow Today will take place from March 15 - 26 for youth aged 16-19

Melaina Sheldon is facilitation a flagship youth program fusing the arts and First Nations history. (Photo Submitted/Facebook)
Artist Janet Patterson shows off some of her shoe creations that will be part of an upcoming show at Yukon Artists@Work. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

If the shoe fits: Upcoming show explores artist’s love of fantastic footwear

“My name is Janet and I am a shoe addict”

Artist Janet Patterson shows off some of her shoe creations that will be part of an upcoming show at Yukon Artists@Work. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)