jacqueline.olson@yukonu.ca
Jackie Olson, with a rich heritage of Gwich'in and Danish roots, hails from Dawson City, YT, where she spent the majority of her life. Her journey, however, led her to Whitehorse for a significant three-year period, working with the Yukon Indian Arts and Craft society (1995-1998). This experience, coupled with studying at Camosun College (Victoria, BC), ignited her interest in Arts Administration. Initially viewing it as a means to enhance her professional skills, Jackie discovered her true passion for creating art during her arts administration training at Camosun.
Pursuing this newfound passion, she furthered her education at the Alberta College of Art, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Jackie has since been actively involved in the arts scene. Her artistic journey has taken her to numerous exhibitions in cities like Zurich (Switzerland), Munich (Germany), Calgary, Banff, Red Deer, Yellowknife, Edmonton, Whitehorse, and her hometown of Dawson City.
Jackie's art has found a place in collections worldwide, including prestigious institutions such as the Bavaria State Anthropology Museum in Munich, Germany, the National Indian Art Centre, the Yukon Permanent Art Collection, and the Yukon Arts Centre Permanent Collection, among others.
Jackie teaches the Expanded Field Course at SOVA, and runs paper making and sculpture modules in the SOVA Foundation Year courses.