NWT Arts

Evelyne Straker is a long time Yellowknifer.

I was born and raised in the north, and have been a resident of Fort Smith for over 20 years.

When the forest fires began, and smoke filled our houses, we decided to research how we could rem

Xaanja is an Indigenous NWT Metis Artist, wife and mother of four. 

Meredith Wylie grew up in Toronto and has been living in Fort Smith since 2020.

Artist Story

I first introduction to clay was in high school

Tiffany Kelly, also known by her Inuk name, Masiana, lives in Fort Smith.

I have been creating art as far back as I can remember ~ I reached out and grabbed a pot of cream

Although originally from Nova Scotia, I have lived and worked in Yellowknife since 1999.  I'

I currently live and as well grew up in Yellowknife.  Yellowknife is also the community wher

I have submitted written articles on Indian Residential School and Dene legends since the 1980s&n

Wendy has lived in Behchokǫ̀ and Wekweètì. She currently resides in Yellowknife.

Making things with clay has been a big part of my life for over 30 years.  The possibilities

Alex Hood is a northern artist who focuses on non-traditional media to create detailed works insp

The smell of moose hide and sparkly beads are my earliest memories of craft.

I am an art teacher and potter living in Inuvik, NT.

I have been crafting over 50 years, and was taught by my grandmother(s) and mother.

Born in Yellowknife hospital, NT but was raised in Wha Ti, NT.

Beth Harden, a full time ceramic artist from Yellowknife, Northwest Territory, is driven by