The POWER OF ART

The Yukon Prize for Visual Arts The power of art Victoria Fred (Tut.Latseen) is a Dakhká Khwáan dancer and drum carrier, and a passionate collector of Yukon art. If you’ve ever wondered about the relationship between Indigenous regalia and art, or why art is so...

How to be an artist

The Yukon Prize for Visual Arts How to be an Artist After hearing New York Art Critic Jerry Saltz speak to a large crowd about “How to be an Artist”, we decided to read his book and think about how his advice might apply to Yukon artists. To learn more, check out our...

How to write a bio and artist’s statement

The Yukon Prize for Visual Arts How to write a bio and artist’s statement Artists will have to submit a short bio (150 words or less) and an artist’s statement (500 words or less) as part of their application for the Yukon Prize.  For some people, this may be an...