Call for Applications: Fall 2026 Foundation Year Program at the Yukon School of Visual Arts

Yukon School of Visual Arts

A Unique Opportunity to Study Visual Arts at the Edge of the Arctic

Applications are open for the Yukon School of Visual Arts Foundation Year Program, Fall 2026.

Join our rigorous 8-month Foundation Year Program in the sub-arctic community of Dawson City, Yukon, within the traditional territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.

This program is equivalent to your first year of art school OR a stand-alone visual arts certificate. Whether you are starting your art education or wanting to strengthen your art practice, Yukon SOVA could be the perfect fit!

We offer:

• small class sizes with a maximum of 15 students in the program
• world-renowned faculty
• an introduction to the vibrant arts community in Dawson City and opportunities to participate in local arts festivals and events

Images (left to right): Andrew Kearns, 2024-25 Foundation Year Student. Kali Kelbert, 2025-26 Foundation Year Student, Caz RK, installation, (regrettably tall) x (excessively wide), 2025. Sam Huxley, 2024-25 Foundation Year Student.

The Foundation Year Program at YSOVA is designed and run by artists, for artists. Disciplines include painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, video, sculpture, installation and performance, with an emphasis on land-based learning.

After graduation Yukon SOVA Foundation Year students can complete their BFAs at our partner schools across Canada. Yukon SOVA is part of the Applied Arts Division of Yukon University and receives its academic accreditation through the University.

Application Deadlines
Early bird: January 31, 2026
Applications close: July 15, 2026

Want to learn more?
We will be holding virtual information sessions on November 17, 2025 and January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm (Yukon time). Email info@yukonsova.ca to register.

Yukon School of Visual Arts
994 Third Avenue
Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0
yukonsova.net
info@yukonsova.ca
867-993-6390
@yukonsova