The Great Northern Arts Society is a non-for-profit organization governed by 8-person board of directors. The society was established in 1988. Our mandate is to foster the training and education of Northern artists, to promote Northern art and artists world-wide, and to involve the community and visitors in an annual celebration of Northern art & culture. Now in our 27th year, the Great Northern Arts Festival provides one of the most entertaining, & authentic cultural northern attractions each summer in the NWT. Proudly receiving visitors from around the world, the Great Northern Arts Festival is a unique fusion of visual, performing and multidisciplinary arts, promoting arctic tradition and culture, where northern artists share their skill and knowledge with each other and all in attendance.
The Great Northern Arts Society is a non-for-profit organization governed by 8-person board of directors. The society was established in 1988. Our mandate is to foster the training and education of Northern artists, to promote Northern art and artists world-wide, and to involve the community and visitors in an annual celebration of Northern art & culture. Now in our 27th year, the Great Northern Arts Festival provides one of the most entertaining, & authentic cultural northern attractions each summer in the NWT. Proudly receiving visitors from around the world, the Great Northern Arts Festival is a unique fusion of visual, performing and multidisciplinary arts, promoting arctic tradition and culture, where northern artists share their skill and knowledge with each other and all in attendance.