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Dr. Norma Dunning to speak at the 2022 IAS meeting

Dr. Norma Dunning will open the first full day of presentations on September 30th at the Inuit Art Society’s 2022 annual meeting in Vancouver, Canada. A Padlei Inuk writer, professor, and grandmother, Dr. Dunning’s work primarily

photo of Sophia Lebessis wrapped in a shawl along a mountain lake

Meet Sophia Lebessis: IAS 2022 keynote speaker

Inuit on her mother’s side and Greek on her father’s side, Sophia’s unique cultural background influenced a keen perspective of culture and art. Growing up among master artists of the Kivaliq region in her family-run art

Making Art on Top of the World

From the New York Times: Near the Arctic Circle, Shuvinai Ashoona, a star of the Venice Biennale, and her community of Inuit artists refuse to let isolation stand in their way. Read the full story here. (Limited free

painting by David Merkuratsuk

Discussion with David Merkuratsuk

Our April 10, 2022 virtual meeting featured emerging artist David Merkuratsuk. Merkuratsuk, is an Inuk who originates from Nain, in northern Labrador, but now resides in Newfoundland. Utilizing the technique of pointillism in his work, David brings his traditional lifestyle to life for a new generation of Inuit

2022 IAS Board

The new IAS Board had their first meeting in December, welcoming Jim Renner to the board in the position formerly held by Janet Beylin. One other change has Marie McCosh taking over as Secretary for Fred

Inuit Art Society Virtual Programs – 2021

The Inuit Art Society proudly presented seven virtual programs in 2021, featuring a variety of works by Inuit artists from Canada and Alaska. From 20 to 30 homes logged in to attend each event. Three show-and-tell

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