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The Great Northern Arts Festival is a super cool event that happens every year in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. It's a big celebration of art and culture that lasts for about ten days each summer.

What is the Great Northern Arts Festival?

The Great Northern Arts Festival is an exciting annual event. It brings together artists and craftspeople from all over. The festival started in 1989. It was created by two amazing people, Charlene Alexander and Sue Rose.

Who Can Join the Festival?

The festival's main goal is to help artists from Canada's North. But it's also open to artists from all around the world! This means you can see many different kinds of art.

What Happens at the Festival?

The festival is a place for artists to share their work. It's also where they can try new ideas. You can find all sorts of art here. This includes things like fiber art and different kinds of Music of the Northwest Territories.

  • Learn and Create: Artists can join in many activities. They do demonstrations to show how they create art. There are also special classes called masterclasses. Artists can attend seminars and workshops too. These help them learn new skills.
  • See and Buy Art: The festival has a gallery. Here, you can see and even buy amazing pieces of art.
  • Evening Fun: Every evening, there are cultural presentations. These shows include concerts and dance. You can also see fashion shows, listen to music, and hear storytelling. It's a great way to experience different cultures.

The festival also gets a lot of attention from the media. This helps share the fun and highlights with people everywhere!

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