Current Events




Dance Lessons
Film Festival
April1-4, 2010
Current Artists in Residence
     


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SPECIAL EVENTS

 


KIAC summer FILM NIGHTS

the graduate

June 30th The Graduate Mike Nichols
(Romance, USA, 85 mins, 1967)

Benjamin Braddock, adrift after college, is seduced by a woman twice his age; icily-assured friend of the family Mrs. Robinson. So its understandable that Benajamin's dream girl is aghast when she finds out he's been sleeping with her... mother.

Rosemary's Baby

July 14th Rosemary's Baby Roman Polanski
(Mystery and Suspense, USA, 134 mins, 1968)

A young married couple, trying unsuccessfully to conceive, finally have it happen when the husband strikes a dea with the devil worshippers next door. All of this is unbeknownst to the poor wife/mother who soon realizes she could be having Satan's child.

Deliverance

July 28th Deliverance John Boorman
(Drama, USA, 109 mins, 1972)

Set in the Georgian backwoods, four white-collar gentlemen from Atlanta, looking to add adventure to their lives, find that their getting-in-touch-with-their-manhood whitewater rafting trip has turned into a head-first dive toward a spiraling nightmare.

Dirty Dancing

August 18th Dirty Dancing Emile Ardolino
(Romance, USA, 97 mins, 1987)

Expecting the usual ennui that accompanies a summer in the catskills with her family, 17-year-old Baby Houseman instead finds herself in love.

Donnie Darko

August 25th Donnie Darko Richard Kelly
(Science Fiction and Fantasy, USA, 113 mins, 2001)

A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident.

Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
in the ODD Fellows Hall, 2nd & Princess
admission $7

The KIAC Summer Film Series gratefully acknowledges the support of MacKenzie Petroleum Ltd, Klondike Kate's Cabins & Restaurant, Jimmy's Place Video&Convenience, The Raven's Nook and the Yukon Film Society.

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Volunteers Needed!

Some of the great community events that KIAC has offered in the past will depend on eager volunteers to run them this year. If you have a particular interest in Special Events, Movie Nights, Film festival, et cetera.., please let us know.

The Dawson City Arts Society is always looking for volunteers, don't be shy, get involved, we need you!
Call to put your name on the volunteer list.

We are also interested in programming ideas and/or talking to anyone interested in teaching a course.

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UPCOMING COURSES AND ACTIVITIES

HOW TO REGISTER To register or for course information call our office at 993-5005 or stop by the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) office in the Odd Fellows Hall on the corner of Second and Princess

 

Youth Animation Workshop
Runs Fridays 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Begins July 9th until July 30th
Cost: $40 for full course or $12 per session
Ages 10 – 14

A four week course designed to allow participants a chance to explore a variety of animating mediums.


KIAC Kids' Art Camp

Begins June 15th until July 22nd.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 - 4 pm.
Register for whole camp for $204 or individual weeks at $36/week.

Click here for more information


Darkroom Club
Bi-monthly, drop-in darkroom sessions. Beginning December 17th.
Thursdays 7-9 pm

$5 drop-in fee for supplies
Participants must have taken the introductory darkroom course or have previous darkroom experience


Drop-in Theatre Nights
Mondays 7pm in the ballroom

Hosted by the Dawson Theatre Network, these weekly sessions will provide the opportunity for participants to stretch their theatrical muscle. Over the summer, instead of focusing on improv techniques, the session will allow writer, director and actor types to explore and workshop theatre pieces they may have in progress or receive support to get thoughts and ideas for dramatic pieces off the page and onto the stage.

Free to participate. Newcomers are welcome.


Dance Lessons
With Katie Pearse
Tuesdays, june 8th – July 27th (8 sessions)
9:00-9:30 pres-ballet (3-4 years) $82
9:30-10:00 pres-ballet (5-6) years $82
10:00-10:45 jazz (7-10 years) $103.50


Open Studio
Saturdays 1 – 4 pm in the classroom
No supplies provided
Entrance through gallery

During the summer season KIAC makes it's space available for artists and crafters to drop-in and work on their independent projects.


Adult Dance Drop-in
Thursdays 6-7pm in the ballroom
$5 drop-in fee
with instructor Katie Pearse

Dancers of all abilities are invited to come develop their flexibility and overall fitness during these weekly jazz sessions.


In the Confluence Gallery
KIAC proudly presents two exhibitions in the Confluence Art Gallery. Confluence is a volunteer- run gallery located in the KIAC School of Visual Arts (3rd and Queen)
Opening exhibition: July 22nd, 7pm

Johnlodder

John Lodder
July 23rd- August 8th
A collection of work by one of Dawson's most prolific painters

jenlaliberte

Jen Laliberte
had we but world enough, and time

July 23rd- August 8th
A text-image project displaying an impressive collection of love letters alongside a selection of accompanying photographs, drawings and ephemera.

Viewing Hours: Thursday-Sunday 3-7 pm
This gallery is separate and distinct from the ODD Gallery, which operates out of KIAC year-round. Call 993-5005 for more information.

visit the Confluence Gallery online

Check out the online version of the Confluence Member's Gallery, a volunteer-operated local gallery administrated by KIAC but located in the KIAC School of Visual Arts (corner of 3rd and Queen).


 

FILM FEST NEWS

11th Dawson City International Short Film Festival, April 1-4, 2010
Full Schedule now online Check out our website!

1 Minute Film Challenge April 1-4....

Read about 10NORTH! Premiering at the Film Fest!

 

ODD GALLERY

current exhibition

 

 

Current KIAC Artists in Residence

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