Welcome
to AIVAN
Arctic Indigenous Virtual Artist Network
AIVAN is an informal platform that unites Indigenous artists throughout the Arctic and beyond to share Indigenous wisdom through creative arts. Our virtual circle is held on a weekly basis to exchange knowledge, traditional crafts techniques, and facilitate discussions on the place of Indigenous arts in the 21st century.
New Project
Elvel
The ancient Itelmen story comes alive on screen. Shadow and puppet theater, songs, melodies, and Elders’ memories — all this in the film “Elvel”, created in collaboration with Russian and international partners to revitalize the Itelmen language and culture.

Virtual exhibitions
Our
ARTISTS
Recent Artworks

Embroidery with Khanty ornament

Akanj dolls

Reindeer sinew

Four Generations of Ivoshyokh’s Bags

Zavina-Kugagt’s / Winter Headdress
Naqugun / Women’s Belt
Nasqurrun / Headdress
Tuntu
Tuntu / Caribou
Isx̂atim Qitxuu ama Chngatum Qasii / Grass Basket Bottoms and Sea Otter Stitches
Qiiĝam Aĝadaa / Grass Sun Medallion Necklace

Products of the master of Sami handicraft



Join to us
AIVAN is an Indigenous-led and volunteer based collective. We are open to new collaborations and friendships. Please fill out the form if you want to join our collective or send us an e-mail with details on who you are, where you came from and how we could collaborate.
info@aivanart.com