Need some help with your submission? These resources can help.
Yukon Permanent Art Collection Selection Criteria
View the selection criteria for the Yukon Permanent Art Collection
Application Resources
Guide to writing your submission
Yukon Permanent Art Collection info session with Garnet Muething, 2024
An online session sharing information on how to apply for the Yukon Permanent Art Collection, lead by Garnet Muething, Curator with the Department of Tourism and Culture and FOYPAC president Catherine Constable.
Taking photos of your work
If you would like to hire a professional, the following Yukon photographers offer fine art photography services:
Cathie Archbould - Archbould Photography
Bruce Barrett Photography - tundrarolling@gmail.com
Miriam Behman, miriamrbehman@gmail.com (Dawson City)
Gary Bremner - GBP Creative Media
Mark Kelly - Mark Kelly Photography
Christian Kuntz - Christian Kuntz Photography
Andrea Magee, Amagee Photography amageephotography@gmail.com (Dawson City)
Erik Pinkerton - erikpinkerton.com
Evan Rensch, ecrnsch@gmail.com (Dawson City)
There are also some simple ways to take high quality photos yourself:
Photograph your artwork with Erik Pinkterton
Three tips for better craft photos by Amanda Graham
Check out the recording of a two-part workshop with Erik Pinkerton below
Other resources
Grant writing with Peter Kingstone
An online session led by Peter Kingstone of the Toronto Art Council, discussing the importance of developing a strong grant proposal. Learn how to think and conceptualize your work to effectively communicate your project idea to a funder.
Intro to visual arts critique with Hannah Jickling, Reed H. Reed and Sarah Swan
Hannah Jickling, Reed H. Reed and Sarah Swan share the basics of art critique, how this process helps you to better explain your point of view and why receiving feedback on your artwork is beneficial to your artistic development.
Writing an artist statement and bio through doodling and illustration with Jaspal Birdi
Canadian artist Jaspal Birdi shared her process for writing an artist statement and biography. In this workshop, learn how to use doodling and illustration to begin the writing process.
Bookkeeping for Artists with Sarwar Qureshi
Learn the basics of bookkeeping for artists with accountant Sarwar Qureshi. An excel spreadsheet template for a bookkeeping exercise can be found here. Solutions for the workbook are here and instructions for the exercise can be found here. Sarwar (CPA, CA) is an Ottawa-based accountant and partner at Paterson & Company, a CPA firm that provides income tax, financial and business services to small businesses, corporations, and individual professionals.
Your art, your story: design strategies for artists with Jaspal Birdi
In this online workshop, you'll learn key tips for creating an online portfolio that tells the story of your art. We’ll explore digital tools that help you organize and showcase your work, plus touch on some graphic design and photography tips to make your visuals stand out. Whether you're looking to boost your social media, pitch your art for shows, or apply for residencies, this workshop will give you the skills to reach more people and level up your artistic journey.
Photographing your artwork: Editing digital images part I with Erik Pinkerton
Learn how to edit digital images of your visual art like a pro. This is an online session with professional photographer Erik Pinkerton. He’ll guide you through the basics of editing using software like Lightroom or Photoshop. This workshop is great for artists looking to polish their photos and showcase their work beautifully.
Photographing your Artwork: Editing digital images part II with Erik Pinkerton
Learn how to edit digital images of your visual art like a pro. This is an online session with professional photographer Erik Pinkerton. He’ll guide you through the basics of editing using software like Lightroom or Photoshop. This workshop is great for artists looking to polish their photos and showcase their work beautifully.
For additional assistance, please contact:
Garnet.Muething@yukon.ca
Art Curator
Department of Tourism and Culture
Yukon Government
(867) 667- 5858 | 1-800-667-0408 ext. 5858