WELCOME TO THE YUKON SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS!
A UNIQUE foundation year VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM AT THE EDGE OF THE ARCTIC
VIRTUAL Information SESSIONS:
NOVEMBER 17, 2026 & JANUARY 6, 2027 at 5 pm PDT
register here or email info@yukonsova.ca
The Yukon School of Visual Arts (YSOVA) offers a rigorous eight-month Foundation Year Program in the sub-arctic community of Dawson City, Yukon, situated within the Traditional Territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.
After graduation, YSOVA Foundation Year students can complete their BFAs at YSOVA-affiliated art schools across Canada, including OCAD University, NSCAD University, Alberta University of Art + Design, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, the University of Ottawa, and Mount Allison University. YSOVA is part of the Applied Arts Division of Yukon University, and receives its academic accreditation through the University.
World-renowned faculty, small class sizes, custom-designed studio spaces, and a vibrant arts community support YSOVA’s Foundation Year Program.
YSOVA incredibly unique option for your first year of art school, or, as a stand-alone program, a great place to start working as an artist!
Contact us for more information about the Foundation Year Program or our other seasonal program offerings.
September field trip to Tombstone Territorial Park with the YSOVA 2026/2027 cohort
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