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Gallery Summer Outreach - Summer Student Position

May 30, 2012 - August 31, 2012 (extension into September is a possibility)

Full time - $16.59 / hour (plus $0.72/ hour for health benefits)

The Internship will offer up to a 16 week work opportunity at the Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery in presenting/developing visual art exhibitions, managing art programs, and working in collection and arts administration. Particular focus for this job is Outreach art programming and promoting the Gallery through social media. Hands-on experience will be gained through working on exhibitions, events and education programs as part of the Gallery Team at the Yukon Arts Centre, with our programming partners in the community and directly with local and visiting artists.

A knowledge and understanding of the emerging artist community in the Yukon will be beneficial, as will the candidate's intention to build a career in the growing cultural industry sector.

Requirements: This position is funded through Young Canada Works and the Canadian Museums Association which states that students must be registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year; intend to return to secondary or post-secondary school on a full-time basis during the next academic year; are between 16 and 30 years of age; legally entitled to work in Canada; and not be working 30 hours or more at another job. Students with disabilities, Aboriginal students and students who are members of a visible minority are encouraged to apply.

Applications may be submitted by May 25, 2012:

Preferably by e-mail to Visual Arts Engagement, Jessica Vellenga (867) 393-7109
Or by mail to Box 16, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5X9
Or dropped off at the Yukon Arts Centre, 300 College Drive, Whitehorse

Photo: bgottsab

The Yukon Arts Centre is proud to present Sleep of Reason in our public gallery. Derived from the title of a piece from Fancisco Goya's Los Caprichos, the gallery looks to address the concept of 'the artist as a dreamer' and the weight behind it. Showcased in a number of different medias, the artists let us in to their 'lucid dimension' of which they rely for their creativity and their means to illustrate it.
At first glance, it is hard not to notice the large spiral staircase winding in it's own glory at the far corner of the room but this piece is far from the most interesting in the gallery.

Joseph Tisiga's works - some of my favorites - are in the first room on the right. In the gallery he presents a series of watercolor and an oil painting on canvas. His use of color is very dirty and rusty - heavy with red and browns, capturing a sort of grunge look despite his clean lines. My favorites of his collection are one of his larger pieces titled Preparation for Utopia and the work that is featured as the poster for the gallery.

Rosemary Scanlon also submitted 2 series' of watercolor mixed media paintings - the titles of which being Shadow People of the Alaska Highway and Animal Icons. Animal Icons is a collection of animal portraits whose haunting stares hold your gaze as your pass by. Shadow People on the other hand deals with landscape views of near real places with a spiritual undertone. I personally get caught off guard as I see the vastness of trees and mountains.

How do you shape Canada?  How does Canada shape you? 
We're calling on young Canadians to explore, express, and showcase their individual and collective identities!

When do you feel most Canadian? And if you could express it creatively, through any medium, what would you create?

Need ideas? Check out the video

Submit your artwork today! Defining Moments is accepting photographs, paintings, videos and much more from young artists across the country. Join us by sharing your story through creative expression!
Defining Moments: Discovering Our Canadian Stories invites you to submit artwork that expresses your personal relationship with Canada. Offered by TakingITGlobal and supported by Canadian Heritage, Defining Moments is a national digital media arts and citizenship project, taking participants on a journey through accounts of Canadian identity. Open to 13 to 30 year olds across the country, we will be showcasing the artwork of young Canadians here on the Defining Moments website and a traveling exhibit. Stay tuned for our online collection, dates for workshops and exhibits near you!
Participants will have a chance of winning fantastic prizes including a trip to Ottawa!   Deadline March 1, 2012

What is your Defining Moment?

For more info check out the website or find us on Facebook or Twitter

February 19 from 12-3pm.

Musical Jam! - We’ll be rocking out at KidsFest with the Frostbite crew making and decorating our own musical instruments.

Kids Fest is a family event with live music, games, clowns, candy apples and more! This year's theme is Carnival! Face painting, colouring, crafts and world class entertainers - bring your family and dance the day away.

Location: Frostbite Main Stage at Yukon College

Single tickets to Sunday KidsFest sold separately $5 at the door.

This is partnership between the Frostbite Music Festival, Boys and Girls Club and the Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery.

Yukon Arts Centre is seeking submissions of contemporary video art and digital images from Yukon filmmakers and artists for display on our lobby screens at the Yukon Arts Centre, Arts Underground and the Old Fire Hall.  The purpose of this call is to promote artists and their work to the public.

The selected artworks will be displayed for one month.  This opportunity gives local artists the ability to have their artwork shown in high traffic venues in Whitehorse, YT. All artists are encouraged to submit videos or digital portfolios.  Please note, videos and digital images must be suitable for all ages.

Please include:
Short artist bio
Artist Statement/description of the artwork
Images of the video or artwork

Please email your submissions to:
Yukon Arts Centre
Attention: Jessica Vellenga
Box 16 – 300 College Drive
Whitehorse YT
Y1A 5X9
gallery@yac.ca
(867) 393-710