Creative Futures Speaker Series
The Creative Futures speaker series is dedicated to the cultural, social and economic benefits of the arts! We'll be learning from and celebrating the incredible work of artists, curators, educators, coordinators and more from across the North and Canada.
Speaking events and bonus opportunities take place monthly starting in September 2026.
September 2026 - Dawson City Creativity
We’re hosting two incredible Dawson City-based artists and administrators, Aubyn O’Grady and Jackie Olson, in discussing their creative practices, as well as the transition of Dawson City into an arts and culture hub in the Yukon where the Yukon School of Visual Arts (YSOVA) makes its home within the Traditional Territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. September 24, 6:30-8 pm at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre auditorium. More information can be found here.
We’re also hosting riff sessions for local artists and arts organizations to talk through pieces, projects, programs, grants, residencies or anything else with Aubyn and Jackie. September 26, 11 am-3 pm at Birchwood. More information can be found here.
October 2026 - Art in the City of Yellowknife
We’re hosting an election forum for prospective Yellowknife City Councilors to discuss art in Yellowknife. October 15, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre auditorium. More information can be found here.