The Arctic Arts Summit brings together representatives of Arctic countries and the Indigenous Nations of the Circumpolar region. The Summits serve to strengthen arts and culture in the North and develop circumpolar cooperation to stimulate collaboration in arts and creative industries.
The first Arctic Arts Summit was held in Norway, initiated by the Arctic Arts Festival and hosted in 2017 by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture and Arts Council Norway. The second Summit was in Finland, hosted in 2019 by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike), and the University of Lapland. The Canada Council for the Arts and the Government of Yukon will co-host the third Arctic Arts Summit in Whitehorse, Yukon.
The 2022 Arctic Arts Summit will connect participants across the North with a program focused on artist-driven exchanges and Indigenous voices. A digital program will invite broader audiences to participate in conversations and exchanges leading up to the in-person event.
The 2022 Arctic Arts Summit will focus on Connection to the Land, exploring northern arts and culture in relation to:
Leading up to the in-person Summit, online participants are invited to explore and interact on the Arctic Arts Summit website. The website shines a spotlight on arts and culture across the North, with media, live-streamed events, online galleries, film series, artist profiles, and more. Enjoy creations, exchanges and conversations from across the circumpolar arts and culture sector.
Engage with 2022 Arctic Arts Summit themes, connect with Northern arts and culture, and discover more with guest curator Spotlights. New content will be added weekly.
The in-person Summit will be held on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council in Whitehorse, Yukon June 27 to 29, 2022. The Summit will feature keynotes, panel discussions, networking opportunities, workshops and performances.
Participating countries and Indigenous nations will send official delegations to the Summit, each setting their own guidelines for participation. A variety of performances and presentations will also be open to the public.
The Arctic Arts Summit 2022 logo, Doing the Work That We Were Sent Here to Do, was created by Carcross/Tagish First Nation artist Blake Shaá’koon Lepine.
Many organizations and individuals are involved in making the 2022 Arctic Arts Summit a success. We are grateful for all of the partners who contribute to this important initiative.
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, and the University of Lapland. The Canada Council for the Arts and the Government of Yukon will co-host the third Arctic Arts Summit in Whitehorse, Yukon.The 2022 Arctic Arts Summit will connect participants across the North with a program focused on artist-driven exchanges and Indigenous voices. A digital program will invite broader audiences to participate in conversations and exchanges leading up to the in-person event. Themes of the 2022 SummitThe 2022 Arctic Arts Summit will focus on Connection to the Land, exploring northern arts and culture in relation to:Land: Language, Community, Heritage, IdentityIndigenous Sovereignty: Self-determination, Indigenization and DecolonizationClimate: Environmental Sustainability, Crisis and ActionCreating: Makers, Making, and Sharing Artistic ProductionRepresentation: Institutions & Ethics, Engagements, Education, Policy, Protocol, RepatriationCircumpolar Collaboration: Cooperation and MobilityTechnology: Digital Arts, Data, Access, New MediaActivism: Artists, Movements and Social ChangePossible Futures: New Directions, Youth Voices, Imaginings Engage in digital conversations and exchanges around the 2022 Summit themes About the Digital ProgramLeading up to the in-person Summit, online participants are invited to explore and interact on the Arctic Arts Summit website. The website shines a spotlight on arts and culture across the North, with media, live-streamed events, online galleries, film series, artist profiles, and more. Enjoy creations, exchanges and conversations from across the circumpolar arts and culture sector. Engage with 2022 Arctic Arts Summit themes, connect with Northern arts and culture, and discover more with guest curator Spotlights. New content will be added weekly. Stay connected by subscribing for updatesExplore content and join the conversation About the In-Person SummitThe in-person Summit will be held on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council in Whitehorse, Yukon June 27 to 29, 2022. The Summit will feature keynotes, panel discussions, networking opportunities, workshops and performances. Participating countries and Indigenous nations will send official delegations to the Summit, each setting their own guidelines for participation. A variety of performances and presentations will also be open to the public. Visit our FAQ to learn more about how to participate About the 2022 Arctic Arts Summit LogoThe Arctic Arts Summit 2022 logo, Doing the Work That We Were Sent Here to Do, was created by Carcross/Tagish First Nation artist Blake Shaá’koon Lepine. Logo designed by: Blake Sha á’koon Lepine, Tlingit Artist and Herbalist Read the story behind the artwork and artist PartnersMany organizations and individuals are involved in making the 2022 Arctic Arts Summit a success. We are grateful for all of the partners who contribute to this important initiative. 2022 Arctic Arts Summit Hos "Facebook")