News and Updates
Call for Exhibitions: our next application deadline is July 4, 2022
Are you a Yukon or Atlin, B.C. resident looking to exhibit your artwork? Are you an artist or curator with an incredible idea for an exhibition? Consider submitting a proposal to the Yukon Art Society. The deadline to apply for consideration at our next jury meeting is July 4, 2022
Call For Submissions: July Members' Exhibition
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Yukon Arts Society members are invited to submit their work for our July Members’ Exhibition. This summer’s group show has a simple theme. It’s the colour purple! Bring up to three pieces of two dimensional or three dimensional work to Arts Underground before Thursday, June 30 to participate in the show.
We are now booking Monday Studio Visits!
Yukon and Atlin artists who would like to meet with our curator for a studio tour and a talk about their work, practice and process are asked to email amy@artsunderground.ca. In-person and virtual visits can be arranged.
Yukon Legislative Assembly: Tribute to Yukon Art Society's 50th Anniversary
On October 21, the Hon. Ms. McLean, Minister of Tourism and Culture, Ms. Van Bibber, Member for Porter Creek North, and Ms. Hanson, Member for Whitehorse Centre paid tribute to Yukon Art Society's 50th anniversary in the House of the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
Join the 2020-21 Artist in the School Catalogue
Are you a Yukon Artist interested in sharing your talents with students? We are seeking artists from all disciplines to become part of our Artist in the School Catalogue for 2020-21.
2020 Annual General Meeting & Special Members Meeting
Join us at the Yukon Art Society Annual General Meeting. Prior to the AGM, we will have a brief Special Members Meeting to vote on proposed motions in accordance with our requirements through the Societies Act.
Call for Exhibitions: Apply by September 15
The Yukon Art Society plans to improve our programming and keep pace with the needs of Yukon’s evolving art industry. Yukon Art Society would like to hire a consultant to help develop formal levelled curricula for the following topics: drawing, business in arts and art instruction.
Request for Proposals: Art Curriculum Developer & Consultant
The Yukon Art Society plans to improve our programming and keep pace with the needs of Yukon’s evolving art industry. Yukon Art Society would like to hire a consultant to help develop formal levelled curricula for the following topics: drawing, business in arts and art instruction.
Chu Niikwän Artist Residency: Artists Announced
Yukon artists Aimée Dawn Robinson, Robyn McLeod, and Asad Chishti have been selected as the artists of the Chu Niikwän Artist Residency (CNAR) program for 2020.
Deadline Extended: Chu Niikwän Artist Residency
The Chu Niikwän Artist Residency applications for artists has been extended until July 19th, 2020.
Thank you, Rebekah!
While we’re sad to see her go, we’re so excited to see what she does in her new adventure, and wish her all the best!
Handbuilding a Mug with Chris Scherbarth
It’s not too late to register to Chris Scherbarth’s online workshop, “Handbuilding a Mug”!
Call for Instructors
Are you an artist with a passion to teach? Do you have an amazing idea for an artist talk, skillshare or open studio? We would love to hear from you!