Department of Tourism and Culture

Yukon Permanent Art Collection

The Yukon Permanent Art Collection belongs to the people of the Yukon and serves as a reflection and enhancement of the Yukon’s heritage and culture.

Works from the collection are displayed in public areas of Yukon Government buildings in Whitehorse, Faro, Dawson City and Mayo for the enjoyment of Yukoners and visitors to the territory. Additional display areas in Yukon buildings which can provide security and conservation may be considered.

The collection contains work of northern artists and major artists from other parts of Canada. It serves as a record of the development of Yukon artists. It provides an opportunity for Yukon artists to view the work by other artists from both the Yukon and elsewhere.

The works purchased for the collection are selected by a volunteer organization, the Friends of the Gallery, who strive to insure the collection contains quality works, works which are suitable for a public collection, works of relative importance and relevance to the collection and works which are unique.

In the Collection

This is a complete list of works in the collection.

Submission Guidelines and Form

The Friends of the Gallery are pleased to announce an open call for submissions for work for the Yukon Permanent Art Collection. We would like to see work from artists at all stages of their careers and from all communities, so please spread the word, encourage your friends, and help contribute to a Permanent Art Collection representative of art practice in the Yukon!
Submission guidelines
Submission form

Formulaire de proposition collection permanente d’œuvres d’art du Yukon
Appel de propositions de la part de l’organisme Friends of the Gallery pour la collection permanente d’œuvres d’art du Yukon

Deadline for submissions: December 11, 2009