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North Slave Region
This centrally located region encompasses both boreal and tundra terrain, stretching between the Territory’s’ two biggest lakes. This is home to the Tłı̨chǫ, Akaitcho and Yellowknives Dene, along with a diverse group of residents from across the country and the globe, that together weave a rich cultural tapestry in the territory’s capital city.
This land is a bountiful resource for local harvesters and artists who use raw materials from the land. Traditional arts and fine crafts preserve the region’s unique style and pass traditional knowledge onto future generations. Clothing and accessories are made from locally tanned moose or caribou hides and adorned with intricate designs of beadwork or quillwork. The centuries-old tradition of drum making is a vital part of this area’s history and is being preserved through workshops and documentary films.
The capital city of Yellowknife is an eclectic, multi-cultural mix of artists and art forms. Storytellers, authors and musicians preserve oral history from the region in literary and performance arts. Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the land to create inspiring works of art. Filmmakers and photographers capture and share the spirit of living in the NWT with the world. Yellowknife’s vibrant arts scene continues to grow in diversity and frequency, with arts events happening weekly, if not nightly.
Use our online tool to learn Where to Buy NWT Art in the North Slave Region.
Or download printable, translated documents (PDFs):
Where to Buy NWT Art in Yellowknife: English, French (français), German (Deutsch), Japanese (日本語)
Events
Yellowknife
September
Date: September 4th, 2020 to September 14th, 2020
Community: Yellowknife
Location: TBD
The Wonder Wander is a 10 day event taking place at various locations across Yellowknife from September 4-14, 2020. This event includes interactive art installations, visual art and simple hidden experiences, all in free and easy to find locations.
Le Wonder Wander est un événement de 10 jours qui se déroule du 4 au 14 septembre 2020 à différents endroits de Yellowknife. Il comprend des installations artistiques interactives, de l’art visuel et des expériences cachées intimes, le tout dans des lieux d’accès gratuit et faciles à trouver.
Date: September 12th, 2020
Community: Yellowknife
Location: Rotary Park
Aurora Photography with Bill Braden: This workshop will get you started to make your own amazing aurora images.
This workshop will get you started to make your own amazing aurora images! We'll begin with a short, indoor "classroom" technical review of camera and lens settings (location to be announced), then meet at a shoreline location on Yellowknife Bay for some hands-on, real time shooting. We'll explore composition and light-painting too. Equipment: a sturdy tripod; a digital camera capable of a basic range of shutter, lens and focus adjustments; your widest-angle lens (at least...
Date: September 15th, 2020
Community: Yellowknife
Location: Yellowknife Farmers Market
Join Jamie Stevenson for an outdoor portraiture experience!
She will be teaching you how to professionally work and connect with individuals to achieve genuine smiles. She will also be walking you through how to direct, pose and compliment your subject, all while demonstrating how to work in different weather conditions. If you own a camera, feel free to bring it and work alongside her as you will gain more of what this workshop has to offer.
The workshop will begin indoors to introduce the basics, and integrate participants outdoors thereafter. All levels of experience and...
Date: September 17th, 2020
Community: Yellowknife
Location: City Hall Civic Plaza
Have you ever wanted to try film photography? This workshop will give you a chance to do just that!
Thursday, September 17 from 7-9pm, Tom Mclennan will host an 'Overview of Film' course as part of the Far North Photo Festival.
Tickets are $50.
Date: September 18th, 2020
Community: Yellowknife
Location: Pontoon Lake Parking Lot
This workshop will get you started in taking your own amazing aurora images!
We'll begin with a short talk detailing the technical review of your camera and lens settings out at Pontoon Lake then enjoy the location which allows for some hands-on, real time shooting. We'll explore composition and light-painting too.
Location: parking lot at Pontoon Lake (not day use area)
Back - up dates: September 19
Required Equipment: a sturdy tripod; a digital camera capable of manual settings with a basic range of shutter, lens, ISO and focus adjustments along your widest-...
Date: September 20th, 2020
Community: Yellowknife
Location: City Hall Civic Plaza
If you own a mirrorless/DSLR camera, you already own a powerful tool to create stunning video work.
Sunday, September 20 from 1-3pm, Vincent Ret will host an 'Intro to DSLR Videography' course as part of the Far North Photo Festival.
Tickets are $50.
Date: September 20th, 2020
Community: Yellowknife
Location: Down to Earth Gallery
Down to Earth Gallery is hosting a Willow Basket Making Workshop, taught by Cathie Harper, at Down to Earth Galley on Sunday, September 20 from 10am-6pm as part of CRAFTED NWT. Registration is limited to 5 people and only costs $10 as it is sponsored in part by NWT Arts. Head down to Down to Earth Gallery in Yellowknife to register in person!
Le dimanche 20 septembre, de 10 h à 18 h, la Down to Earth Gallery de Yellowknife organise, à l’occasion de l’événement CRAFTED NWT, un atelier sur la fabrication de paniers d’osier, donné par Cathie Harper. On peut accueillir...
Date: September 27th, 2020
Community: Yellowknife
Location: Down to Earth Gallery
Down to Earth Gallery is holding a Driftwood and Glass Suncatcher Workshop, taught by Rosalind Mercredi, Sunday, September 27 from 11am-4pm as part of CRAFTED NWT. Registration is limited to 5 people and only costs $10 as it is sponsored in part by NWT Arts. Head down to Down to Earth Gallery in Yellowknife to register in person!
Le dimanche 27 septembre, de 11 h à 16 h, la Down to Earth Gallery de Yellowknife organise, à l’occasion de l’événement CRAFTED NWT, un atelier sur la fabrication de capteurs solaires avec du bois flotté et du verre, donné par Rosalind Mercredi. On...
Please check back later for specific dates when this event will occur.
Community: Yellowknife
Location: YouTube
Classics On Stage Yellowknife’s Music at the Museum series of concerts have moved out of the Museum and onto YouTube. Please join us for the last of our series of free, mainly classical, concerts this season, performed by COSY members and students of COSY members on the last Sunday of each month, October 2020 - June 2021 from 3-4pm.This is a family friendly event. All are welcome to tune in by going to our website, or facebook page, to find the link...
