Louise Speakman is a traditional beadwork artist who creates contemporary looks. She particularly loves making beaded earrings, incorporating caribou tufting, quillwork, and smoked hides in her designs. A Sahtu Got’ine artist living in Yellowknife, she started beading in 2021 with the help and support from family and friends. After sharing her artwork on social media, Louise started selling some of her pieces later that same year. Join us as we chat about her journey of healing, indigenous excellence and more. www.instagram.com/lou.beads

Louise Speakman is a traditional beadwork artist who creates contemporary looks. She particularly loves making beaded earrings, incorporating caribou tufting, quillwork, and smoked hides in her designs. A Sahtu Got’ine artist living in Yellowknife, she started beading in 2021 with the help and support from family and friends. After sharing her artwork on social media, Louise started selling some of her pieces later that same year. Join us as we chat about her journey of healing, indigenous excellence and more.www.instagram.com/lou.beads

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Bead Work Artist Louise Speakman

We join Robyn Scott, a Yellowknife artist, educator, and public speaker, at her studio and chat about showing up, finding your way and a purpose filled life. Her paintings combine vivid colour, texture, and layered backgrounds with realistic northern subjects, reflecting the beauty and spirit of life in the North. https://www.robynscott.ca/

We join Robyn Scott, a Yellowknife artist, educator, and public speaker, at her studio and chat about showing up, finding your way and a purpose filled life. Her paintings combine vivid colour, texture, and layered backgrounds with realistic northern subjects, reflecting the beauty and spirit of life in the North. https://www.robynscott.ca/

Artist Robyn Scott

Tyler Hawkins is a versatile guitarist in Yellowknife. Here at The Gallery on 47th Street, we will chat about his journey with this majestic instrument, the symmetry in compositions of the Baroque era and how music can transport you to a different time. Tyler is known for playing the guitar in several different Yellowknife bands, but for this lifelong guitarist, the migration to the lute has been a game-changer, opening up an exciting new path.

Tyler Hawkins is a versatile guitarist in Yellowknife. Here at The Gallery on 47th Street, we will chat about his journey with this majestic instrument, the symmetry in compositions of the Baroque era and how music can transport you to a different time. Tyler is known for playing the guitar in several different Yellowknife bands, but for this lifelong guitarist, the migration to the lute has been a game-changer, opening up an exciting new path.

Lutenist Tyler Hawkins

Yellowknife Musician Benji Straker talks about his project Hughes, family, creating a music scene and breaks down his creative process. This project is a folk/alternative sound weaving heartfelt, ambient melodies with his compelling vocals and soulful guitars. Hughes' introspective lyrics explore the his human experience and self-discovery, offering listeners a serene journey. The self-titled album is out now! https://linktr.ee/hughesmusic

Yellowknife Musician Benji Straker talks about his project Hughes, family, creating a music scene and breaks down his creative process. This project is a folk/alternative sound weaving heartfelt, ambient melodies with his compelling vocals and soulful guitars. Hughes' introspective lyrics explore the his human experience and self-discovery, offering listeners a serene journey. The self-titled album is out now! https://linktr.ee/hughesmusic

Musician Benji Straker

Justine Giles is here in Yellowknife and we are at her cozy cabin. She was here for the month of November for The Folk on The Rocks Artist residency. We have talk about the pressure of it all and the beauty of how it all just work out sometimes. We can't wait to see her back here in Yellowknife for Folk on the Rocks Festival 2026. Justine's also performs her recent singles "Past Life" & "Part of Me" live https://www.justinegiles.com/

Justine Giles is here in Yellowknife and we are at her cozy cabin. She was here for the month of November for The Folk on The Rocks Artist residency. We have talk about the pressure of it all and the beauty of how it all just work out sometimes. We can't wait to see her back here in Yellowknife for Folk on the Rocks Festival 2026. Justine's also performs her recent singles "Past Life" & "Part of Me" live https://www.justinegiles.com/

Singer Songwriter Justine Giles

Get to know Mike Mitchell, local Yellowknife Wood “Artish.” Mike’s artwork is featured in the exhibit “51 Years in the Biz” at the Yellowknife Visitors centre for the next 3 months.

Get to know Mike Mitchell, local Yellowknife Wood “Artish.” Mike’s artwork is featured in the exhibit “51 Years in the Biz” at the Yellowknife Visitors centre for the next 3 months.

Wood Artish Mike Mitchell

This series is dedicated to sharing the stories of incredible artists working across a diverse range of formats. We have some exciting people scheduled for Source Material.

This series is dedicated to sharing the stories of incredible artists working across a diverse range of formats. We have some exciting people scheduled for Source Material.

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