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The Inuit Art Society brings together people who appreciate and support the culture, art forms, and artists of the Arctic.

As a charitable 501(c)(3) corporation, it is our goal to provide educational and informative activities for our members and direct support for the native artists and their communities in the Arctic.

Most of us are collectors, both new and established, who are passionate about our collections regardless of their size or value. The IAS connects us both physically and virtually as we celebrate and expand our knowledge of the arts and artists of the Arctic. We are committed to educating ourselves and others about the cultures of the Arctic and the beautiful and varied art forms they produce.

Previous Annual Meetings

We generally hold a multi-day annual meeting each year. However, we will NOT be doing this in 2026. Instead, we will hold smaller events and activities, including virtual programs.

See program and event information and photos from previous meetings.

2026 Winnipeg Meet-up

With no annual meeting event scheduled for this year, several members decided to arrange an informal meet-up in Winnipeg in August. That brought together nearly 20 of us who traveled from as far away as Florida, Washington, DC, and Vancouver for a couple of days of Inuit art and culture and an opportunity to socialize with other collectors.

While this was a largely informal meet-up, we did arrange private tours of extensive Abraham Anghik Ruben and Ningiukulu Teevee exhibits (as well as another exhibit and the vault) at the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq.

A group of people looking at a soapstone sculpture by Abraham Anghik Ruben.

IAS members gathered around Abraham Anghik Ruben’s “Appeasing Sedna” at the WAG-Qaumajuq.

Virtual Meetings

The IAS holds occasional virtual meetings via zoom.

IAS members will automatically receive a link. If you are not a member and are interested in attending a virtual meeting, contact us for more information.

Upcoming Virtual Meetings

Sunday, November 22: Highlights of the November Inuit art auction with First Arts staff.

Join us at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on November 22nd for a virtual presentation with our friends at First Arts.

First Arts Premiers will present an illustrated discussion of selected Inuit and other pan-Arctic artworks from its forthcoming November 30th auction, bringing together examples from different periods, regions, and artistic traditions.

Gallery with Northwest Coast and Arctic art

These works will serve as a starting point for a broader conversation about artistic context, collecting, and some of the questions that arise when looking closely at Northern Indigenous art. We welcome questions and discussion with IAS members throughout and following the presentation.

You can see all the pieces in this year’s auction and the full catalog on the First Arts website. And, if you can make a trip to Toronto, you can see all of this work at their new location at 550 Queen Street East, Suite 300.  You’ll find all of that information on the website as well.

February 2027: IAS Member Show and Tell

Our February virtual meeting will give members a chance to show off a favorite piece and explain what makes it a favorite.

Past Virtual Meetings

Past virtual meetings include show-and-tell presentations featuring favorite works from the collections of members of the Inuit Art Society (IAS) and the Arctic Arts and Culture Society (AACS) in Vancouver, BC, with one show-and-tell focusing on prints, carvings, and wall hangings illustrating Inuit legends.

You can see more virtual meetings, including presentation slides, on the IAS Virtual Meeting Page.

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