Arts Advisory Council (Yukon)

  • About the Arts Advisory Council (Yukon)
  • Apply to be a member
  • Current members

  1. About the Arts Advisory Council (Yukon)

    The Arts Advisory Council's functions are to:

    • make recommendations to the Minister on financial assistance to individual artists and arts organizations;
    • at least once every 2 years, conduct a review of the criteria for financial assistance and make recommendations to the Minister about how to serve the current needs of artists, arts organizations and arts consumers;
    • monitor the implementation of the Yukon arts policy and other programs and services under the Act;
    • make recommendations to the Minister about changes to the Yukon arts policy; and
    • make recommendations to the Minister on matters that the Minister refers to the council for its advice.

    More about the council

    • Authority: Arts Act, section 4
    • Type: advisory
    • Appointment process: ministerial
    • Requirements: Established, professional artists, knowledgeable participants in the arts or people who have made a significant contribution to the development of the arts. Members are selected with the goal of representing several arts disciplines, Yukon communities and the distinct interests of First Nations artists.
    • Term: not to exceed 3 years but may be reappointed for a further term
    • Meetings: 5 times per year
    • Department: Tourism and Culture
    • Honoraria: OIC 2002/170

  2. Apply to be a member

    Any Yukon resident is eligible to apply to serve on a government board or committee.

    Apply

    1. Complete the application.
    2. Prepare a brief resume. This should include information relevant for sitting on the board or committee.
    3. Submit your completed application and resume.
      In person: Inquiry Desk at 2071 Second Avenue in Whitehorse. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address your envelope "Attention: Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)"
      Email: [email protected]
      Mail:
      Government of Yukon
      Boards and Committees Secretariat (CM-1)
      Box 2703
      Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

    How members are selected

    Members are appointed by a Minister, Cabinet or the Legislative Assembly.

    School board and school council members can be elected or, in some cases, appointed.

    Appointments to these boards are based on standing committee recommendations:

    • Yukon Development Corporation
    • Yukon Energy Corporation
    • Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
    • Yukon Lottery Commission
    • Yukon Recreation Advisory Committee
    • Yukon Arts Advisory Council
    • Yukon Utilities Board
    • Yukon Council on the Economy and the Environment
    • Yukon Human Rights Commission

    Some boards and committees members are required to hold certain professional qualifications or affiliations.


  3. Current members
    • Agnieszka Pajor, member from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2025
    • Allison (Al) Cushing, member from August 10, 2023, and vice-chair from October 19, 2023, to August 9, 2026
    • Denis McHale, member from September 13, 2024 to September 12, 2027
    • Kim Roberts, member from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2025
    • Krystle Silverfox, member from June 9, 2022, and chair from October 19 to June 8, 2025
    • Nicolas Hyatt, member from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2025
    • Paige Galette, member from December 1, 2022, to December 11, 2025
    • Veronique Lachance, member from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2025

Contact 

For questions about the Arts Advisory Council (Yukon) phone 867-667-3535, or fax 867-393-7400, or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 3535.