There's something intriguing about the quality of light in the North that presents a particular challenge to the creative spirit. Combined with startling landscapes, fascinating people and wildlife, the regions around Yellowknife and beyond are truly grist for the creative mill. There are several galleries specializing in contemporary paintings and prints by native and non-native artists and printmakers.
Works are often available in artcard format as well as full-size prints and reproductions.
The stores can supply biographies of artists, advise on framing and packing and shipping services anywhere in the world. Most galleries carry excellent selections of traditional Dene and Inuit craft and carvings as well. When it gets right down to it, arts and crafts from northern Canada are among the finest to be found anywhere in the world. Double-layered parkas in warm wool duffle with windproof shells are worn by men, women and children alike. The Dene jackets of the Western Arctic are equally distinctive, usually made of stroud with leather fringes, fur trim and beautifully embroidered or beaded floral patterns.