Limited Spots Available: Foundation Year Program at the Yukon School of Visual Arts Beginning Fall 2026
Artists are invited to apply to an 8-month Foundation Year Program in visual arts at Yukon School of Visual Arts beginning Fall 2026.
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- Location
- Yukon School of Visual Arts, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
- Exhibition window
- Sep 1, 2026 → May 1, 2027
About
Overview
Join the Foundation Year Program at Yukon School of Visual Arts in Dawson City, Yukon for an 8-month visual arts program beginning Fall 2026. The program emphasizes land-based learning and what it means to create art in the specific context of Dawson City and within Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Territory. Designed and run by artists for artists, the program covers painting, drawing, printmaking, bookmaking, photography, video, sculpture, installation, and performance.
Program Features
- Small class sizes with a maximum of 15 students
- Individual studio spaces in a shared environment
- Multiple exhibition opportunities
- World-renowned faculty
- Field trips to important Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin cultural and heritage sites
- Lectures and workshops by local and visiting artists
Program Details
The Foundation Year program is equivalent to the first year of art school or a stand-alone visual arts certificate. It is part of the Faculty of Applied Arts at Yukon University. Graduates can go on to complete an arts degree at partner schools across Canada.
Who This Program Is For
- Artists with an arts practice who haven't attended art school and want to evolve visual arts skills
- Those who have always wanted to spend a winter in a small, sub-arctic artist community and are open to learning about being a respectful guest on Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Territory
- Those serious about studying art and considering college or university art/design programs who want a first-year experience in a small, attentive program
Application Deadline
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until July 15, 2026.
How to Apply
Visit the Admission Requirements page for application instructions. Portfolio reviews are available; email to set up a virtual meeting.
Contact
- Yukon School of Visual Arts, 994 Third Avenue, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0
- yukonsova.net
- [email protected]
- 867-993-6390
- @yukonsova
- Theme
- An 8-month visual arts program emphasizing land-based learning and art-making in the specific context of Dawson City and Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Territory.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists with an arts practice or those serious about studying art; no prior art school attendance required.
- Audience
- Artists with or without prior art school experience; those considering applying to college or university art/design programs.
- Contact
- [email protected]
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