School of Art News Archive

September 9, 2024 — 
The 2024 St John's College art competition winner uses art to showcase the natural beauty he sees around him while producing it in the way he visualizes it.

September 5, 2024 — 
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.

August 29, 2024 — 
The School of Art Gallery is excited to announce the opening of Sheila Butler: Other Circumstances, a compelling exhibition curated by Pamela Edmonds and Patrick Mahon, running from August 29 to October 26, 2024

August 20, 2024 — 
School of Art Professor Grace Nickel was the focus of a homecoming celebration Saturday, August 17th during Plum Fest, serving as parade marshal and also officially opening her latest exhibit "Full Circle" at the Plum Coulee Elevator Museum.

August 2, 2024 — 
Dr. Suzanne McLeod and her team, including Hanna Ferris, Abby Friesen, and Indigenous conservator Amanda McLeod, presented their SSHRC-funded research at the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome.

July 5, 2024 — 
How the University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection

June 26, 2024 — 
The annual Fresh Paint and New Construction exhibition returns to Art Mûr in Montreal, marking its 20th edition. Showcasing talent from twelve Canadian universities, it offers a glimpse into the future of contemporary art.

June 24, 2024 — 
Minaw-pishi-mowin / Seeing in a Good Way is a transformative summer program by the School of Art Gallery designed to instill confidence in young Indigenous artists. This initiative aims to break down barriers and foster an environment where creativity can thrive.

June 11, 2024 — 
On May 13, 2024, the ICAF Next Generation X RBC Emerging Artists Project officially announced the selection of emerging artists for the ICAF Next Generation feature.

June 6, 2024 — 
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.