Application Info
Submissions for the 2025 Arctic Circle Retreat are now closed.
The deadline for 2026 will be announced early in the new year.
ELIGIBILITY
This award is open to Yukon-based creators in all disciplines: sound, performance, sculpture, video, painting, photography, dance, craft, literature, drawing, storytelling, music, beading, poetry, film, etc.
All disciplines are eligible and will be considered for the Arctic Circle Retreat. This award is not concerned with levels of professional accomplishment, but rather is seeking to support a diverse range of artists and makers that are genuinely curious and deeply engaged with their work and the world around them.
There is no application fee. Artists based in the Yukon are encouraged to apply!
SELECTIONS
All submissions will be reviewed by a committee of artist peers in Dawson City.
AWARD
The Arctic Circle Retreat awards six residencies at the Eagle Plains Hotel. The 2025 award includes: one-week accommodation at the Eagle Plains Hotel, $1000 honorarium, $60 per diem x 7 days, and $200 towards transportation.
The Arctic Circle Retreat aims to offer a residency that is as accessible as possible.
RETREAT DATES
Each retreat will be one week in length (7 nights of accommodation).
There are two hotel time blocks allotted for the Arctic Circle Retreat program: April 01- May 15, 2025 OR September 01- December 01. Artists may choose a 7 day period from either date range to suit their personal schedule. Dates are subject to hotel room availability.
The Arctic Circle Retreat is an “off season” artist retreat. The Retreat is not available during the summer/ tourism season.
TRAVEL
Artists are responsible for all travel arrangements to the Eagle Plains Hotel. Artists will be responsible for ensuring their transportation includes safety and emergency supplies conducive with winter or adverse weather conditions and driving in a remote and isolated region. Road closures happen in both directions on the Dempster highway. Being prepared is optimal!
Please be aware there are no medical facilities for hundreds of kilometres in either highway direction.
AMENITIES
The Eagle Plains Hotel generously offers the Arctic Circle Retreat residents these amenities:
One room with two double-beds, for single artist, or collaborative team. There is no microwave, fridge, or coffee maker in the hotel room.
Free Internet
Outdoor work spaces include sheds and semi-wind protected areas that can be booked to use as temporary un-heated studio space. Other than the hotel room, restaurant and lounge, there are no additional heated work rooms
Satellite TV
Restaurant hours are 7am to 7pm. Some dietary preferences can be accommodated. The restaurant may serve meals à la carte or buffet style depending on staffing capacity
Lounge opens at 4:30pm and closes around 9pm
Hotel is dog friendly and has resident in-door and out-door dogs
EXPECTATIONS
There are no expectations on how your time is spent during the retreat. Use the time as you wish.
We require a report or feedback on your time at Eagle Plains. This can be as simple or detailed as you wish.
Artists may be asked to share their work and experience at a small gathering at the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture/ Dënäkär Zho or the Yukon School of Visual Art in Dawson City. This is an additional and completely voluntary activity.
The Arctic Circle Retreat exhibits past residents’ work and asks for participation.