In 2024, the Yukon presents a thriving and dynamic range of funding opportunities for artists across diverse disciplines, reflecting the territory’s rich cultural heritage and commitment to fostering creative talent. These programs, predominantly in the form of grants and supplemented by various tax credits, offer substantial financial support to help artists achieve their creative objectives. The spectrum of these programs caters to artists in various fields, from digital gaming and music to literature, ensuring that every artistic endeavor finds a supportive platform.

Yukon Arts Fund – Creative Development Grants: This initiative is designed to support Yukon artists in the various stages of their artistic creations, offering essential aid to nurture the territory’s unique creative talents.

Yukon Media Development – Production and Marketing Fund: Targeted at Yukon-based producers, this fund assists in the marketing and distribution of locally produced media projects, highlighting the territory’s potential in multimedia arts.

Yukon Prize for Visual Arts: A prestigious award established to celebrate and promote the diverse and rich visual arts scene in the Yukon, recognizing exceptional talent and contribution to the arts.

Whitehorse Arts and Culture – Heritage and Culture Grants: These grants support projects that aim to animate historic and cultural sites in Whitehorse, linking the region’s rich heritage with contemporary artistic expressions.

Yukon Public Libraries – Artists in Residence Program: Offering residencies in public libraries, this program aims at promoting community engagement through the arts, fostering a culture of creativity and learning.

Yukon Arts Operating Funds: This program supports ongoing artistic initiatives by non-profit organizations, enhancing the arts and cultural fabric of Yukon communities.

Yukon Dance Ensemble Support: Encourages the development of dance in the Yukon, offering funding for dance productions, creations, and related projects.

Indigenous Art Fund – Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association: A dedicated grant program for Indigenous artists, collectives, and cultural practitioners to support the creation and presentation of Indigenous arts in the territory.

Yukon Writers’ Society – Literary Project Support: This initiative backs literary projects, including production, presentation, and related activities, to strengthen the literary arts scene in the Yukon.

Newcomer Integration and Cultural Diversity Grants: Supports projects that engage newcomers and diverse communities in the arts, promoting inclusivity and cultural integration.

Innovative Arts Projects – Yukon Arts Fund: A program that encourages innovative and transformative art projects, offering grants for initiatives that bring a fresh perspective to the arts sector in the Yukon.

Yukon Theatre for Young People Fund: This fund supports the creation and presentation of professional theatre projects, particularly aimed at young audiences in the Yukon.

Visual and Media Arts Support – Yukon Arts Society: Provides funding for contemporary media and visual arts projects, promoting the distribution and exhibition of these art forms across the Yukon.

Yukon Arts Council: Administers a broad array of grant programs for different artistic disciplines, backing individual artists as well as organizations.

In addition to these territorial programs, Yukon artists can benefit from federal tax credits and grants, such as the Canadian Book Publishing Tax Credit and the Canada Council for the Arts funding, which are instrumental in supporting the territory’s vibrant artistic community.

Yukon Film & Media Tax Credit: A refundable tax credit for film and media production companies operating in the Yukon, based on labor expenses.

Yukon Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit: Provides a tax credit for companies based in the Yukon involved in creating interactive digital media products.

The year 2024 marks a significant phase for artists in the Yukon, with a robust and diverse funding landscape covering a vast range of artistic pursuits. These programs and tax incentives are pivotal in supporting artists and organizations at various stages of their creative process. Artists in the Yukon are encouraged to explore these opportunities to find the support that aligns with their artistic projects and career aspirations, thereby enhancing the cultural vibrancy and diversity of the territory’s artistic landscape.