Yukon Artist Relief Fund

Yukon Artist Relief Fund A society that provides short term financial help to professional visual artists in need because of debilitating health issues or personal tragedy. ChatGPT can

Fund Description
The Yukon Artist Relief Fund Society provides short-term financial aid to professional visual artists in Yukon facing urgent family, health, or personal crises. The Society values fairness, respect, and confidentiality. Grants typically amount to $2,000, awarded based on available funds and the review committee's discretion. The Society aims to respond to applications within a week. Grants usually support visual artists or their immediate family members. The Relief Fund is sustained through the generosity of artists who donate works for Art Anonymous, a special event held when funds are low. For event details and tickets, visit our website: https://yukonartistrelief.weebly.com/. Privacy
Privacy is crucial to the Society. Only the contact person, the three-person review committee, and financial officers will know the applicant's identity. All involved must sign a privacy policy to ensure confidentiality. Eligible Applicants
Applicants are professional visual artists as defined by the Canada Council of the Arts:
Specialized training in the artistic field (not necessarily academic)
Recognition as a professional by peers
A produced body of work
An independent professional practice
Visual artists include those working in painting, drawing, sculpture, installation art, photography, ceramics, textiles/fibre, glass, jewellery, media arts/digital technology, printmaking, and mixed media. Contacting YARF
Email: [email protected]
Application forms are available on our website: https://yukonartistrelief.weebly.com/how-to-apply-for-relief.html. Download, fill out, and email the form to [email protected].

10/03/2026
10/03/2026
10/02/2026

New this year: Yukon Prize Information Sessions!

Thinking about applying for the 2027 Yukon Prize? We’re introducing information sessions to help artists navigate the application process.

Join us for a free, one-hour session covering:
→ The Yukon Prize
→ How to apply
→ An opportunity to ask questions

Two sessions, two ways to join:
📍 In person: September 21 at 12:15 pm.
Whitehorse Public Library
Side One Fireweed Room

💻 Online: October 5 at 7:00 pm.
Zoom link will be sent after registration.

Hosted by Julie Jai, co-founder of the Yukon Art Prize, with support from Yukon Prize committee members.

The online session will be recorded, so you’ll be able to watch it afterwards if you can’t make it live.

Free to attend. Registration is encouraged.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4gRGaDJ

If you have any questions, send us a DM or email [email protected]

⭐REMINDER: Applications for the Yukon Prize close on November 16, 2026 at 5 pm.

Photo credit: Brian Pelchat

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Have you worked or volunteered in Canada’s cultural sector in 2025?

After numerous requests for data on this topic, Culture Works Canada - Culture à l'œuvre Canada is running its national "Artist/Cultural Worker Revenue Survey" to better understand not only how much those working in the sector earn, but where that income comes from.

Make sure your work is counted and take the survey before Saturday, August 15: https://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/classified-ads/2025-artist-cultural-worker-revenue-survey-2026/

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Avez-vous travaillé ou fait du bénévolat dans le secteur culturel canadien en 2025?

Suite à de nombreuses demandes de données sur ce sujet, Culture à l'œuvre Canada mène son « Étude des revenus individuels pour artistes/main-d'œuvre culturelle » afin de mieux comprendre les sources et niveaux de revenus de la main-d'œuvre du secteur.

Faites-en sorte que votre travail soit pris en compte — répondez au sondage avant le samedi 15 août : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DQR8ZRT

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C/o Yukon Arts Foundation 15-986 Range Road
Whitehorse, YT
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