Yukon Department of Tourism & Culture, Cultural Services Branch

Tourism Region: Yukon

The Yukon Government, Arts Section is responsible for the acquisition of all visual arts to the Government's collections. It periodically conducts public art competitions. As well, it works in partnership with the Friends of the Gallery a not for profit organization, to acquire, manage and maintain the Yukon's Permanent Art Collection.

About the Collections

Yukon Permanent Art collection consists of over 250 works. The collection includes works in many media by Yukon artists as well as non Yukon artists. The collection is displayed in various Government and public buildings in Whitehorse, Faro, Mayo, Dawson City and Teslin and is rotated three times yearly.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 250

Decorative Arts

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts

Culture:
Australian • Canadian • Aboriginal or First Nations • Inuit • European

Period:
Contemporary • Modern • Historical
Other Period: 1930 - present (we have 3 pieces, baskets, which date circa-1890

Media:
Mixed Media, Multimedia or Installations • Painting • Photography • Prints and Drawings • Sculpture

Human History

Ceremonial Objects • Costumes and Accessories • Local History • Masks

Services & Activities

Support and encourage the development of the visual, performing and literary arts in the Yukon through programs which enhance public appreciation of the arts and assist artists and arts organizations in the pursuit of their goals.

Research Services

Information Centre • Slide Library

Educational Programs

Classes or Workshops • Seniors Programs • Professional Development

Visitor Services

Tours of the collection on display can be arranged by appointment.

Bilingual Services • Accessible by Public Transportation • Information Centre or Desk • Washrooms • Parking Facilities : Bus

Publications and Products

Art Adventure on Yukon Time, studio guide
The Art of Change (catalogue of the 2005 exhibition of the collection)

Brochures • Catalogues • Museum Guide

Featured Images

Map

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Location

Address:	100 Hanson Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 See Map
Telephone:	867-667-5858
Fax:	867-393-6456
Mailing Address:	Yukon Department of Tourism & Culture, Cultural Services Branch Box 2703 L-3, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
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