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CBC Manitoba: To Canadians, he’s Manitoba’s greatest architect. To this artist, he’s grandpa
August 21, 2025 —
Anna Binta Diallo, an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art, is opening a new exhibition at Galerie Buhler Gallery that reflects on the legacy of her grandfather, renowned Manitoba architect Étienne Gaboury.
August 21, 2025 —
Anna Binta Diallo, an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art, is opening a new exhibition at Galerie Buhler Gallery that reflects on the legacy of her grandfather, renowned Manitoba architect Étienne Gaboury.
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New and Noteworthy: Queer Histories, Print Culture, and Land-Based Practice Among 2025–26 Course Highlights at the School of Art
August 2, 2025 —
The School of Art at the University of Manitoba continues to expand its offerings with a dynamic lineup of new and returning courses for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026.
August 2, 2025 —
The School of Art at the University of Manitoba continues to expand its offerings with a dynamic lineup of new and returning courses for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026.
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Spotlight on Research: Professor Grace Nickel Awarded SSHRC Insight Grant
July 23, 2025 —
School of Art professor Grace Nickel, awarded an Insight Grant through the 2024 SSHRC competition.
July 23, 2025 —
School of Art professor Grace Nickel, awarded an Insight Grant through the 2024 SSHRC competition.
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New Voices, Bold Visions: Five School of Art Grads Head to Montreal for National Showcase
June 12, 2025 —
Fresh Paint / New Construction returns to Art Mûr with powerful new work from across Canada
June 12, 2025 —
Fresh Paint / New Construction returns to Art Mûr with powerful new work from across Canada
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School of Art Alum Shortlisted for 2025 Sobey Art Award
June 6, 2025 —
The School of Art at the University of Manitoba is proud to share that alumnus Chukwudubem Ukaigwe (BFA Hon. ’22) has been named a finalist for the 2025 Sobey Art Award, Canada’s most prestigious prize for contemporary visual art.
June 6, 2025 —
The School of Art at the University of Manitoba is proud to share that alumnus Chukwudubem Ukaigwe (BFA Hon. ’22) has been named a finalist for the 2025 Sobey Art Award, Canada’s most prestigious prize for contemporary visual art.
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The Free Press: Celebrating Manitoba makers in a well-crafted style
May 28, 2025 —
Manitoba Craft Council holds inaugural awards event
May 28, 2025 —
Manitoba Craft Council holds inaugural awards event
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Meet Anna Binta Diallo, 2024 Rh Award Winner in the Creative Activities category
May 22, 2025 —
Anna Binta Diallo is an interdisciplinary visual artist in the School of Art, and recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Emerging Researcher Award in the Creative Activities.
May 22, 2025 —
Anna Binta Diallo is an interdisciplinary visual artist in the School of Art, and recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Emerging Researcher Award in the Creative Activities.
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Celebrating Grace Nickel: Inaugural Archambeau Award of Distinction Recipient
May 16, 2025 —
The School of Art is proud to recognize faculty member Grace Nickel, who has been named the first-ever recipient of the Robert and Meridel Archambeau Award of Distinction, presented by the Manitoba Craft Council (MCC) as part of its 2025 Craft Awards.
May 16, 2025 —
The School of Art is proud to recognize faculty member Grace Nickel, who has been named the first-ever recipient of the Robert and Meridel Archambeau Award of Distinction, presented by the Manitoba Craft Council (MCC) as part of its 2025 Craft Awards.
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Coffee, Art, and Coast-to-Coast Experience: A Q+A with Dr. Stephen Runge
May 15, 2025 —
With a career that spans piano performance, teaching, and administration—not to mention a high school art career that still lives on in his parents’ home—Dr. Stephen Runge brings creativity, curiosity, and coast-to-coast Canadian experience to his new role as Director of the School of Art and Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba.
May 15, 2025 —
With a career that spans piano performance, teaching, and administration—not to mention a high school art career that still lives on in his parents’ home—Dr. Stephen Runge brings creativity, curiosity, and coast-to-coast Canadian experience to his new role as Director of the School of Art and Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba.
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2025 MFA Thesis Exhibitions at the School of Art, University of Manitoba
May 14, 2025 —
This spring, the School of Art and School of Art Gallery proudly present the thesis exhibitions of graduating MFA students from the University of Manitoba. Featuring six individual exhibitions, the series highlights the range and diversity of contemporary art practice—spanning performance, painting, sculpture, ceramics, video, and installation.
May 14, 2025 —
This spring, the School of Art and School of Art Gallery proudly present the thesis exhibitions of graduating MFA students from the University of Manitoba. Featuring six individual exhibitions, the series highlights the range and diversity of contemporary art practice—spanning performance, painting, sculpture, ceramics, video, and installation.