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Arts and culture at UM

September 15, 2023 — 
It’s time for an exciting new season of arts and culture at the University of Manitoba. Whether you are interested in art, music, design, theatre or literary events, there is something to look forward to.

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The Undead Archive: 100 Years of Photographing Ghosts – An Exhibition Curated by Dr. Serena Keshavjee

September 12, 2023 — 
Step into a world where the ethereal meets the tangible. The School of Art Gallery presents 'The Undead Archive: 100 Years of Photographing Ghosts'

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Kiskithihta Mīthokwesowin: Discovering our Gifts – A Journey of Indigenous Art and Expression

September 6, 2023 — 
Art has long been recognized as a gift that has the power to transcend time, culture, and boundaries. It has the capacity to bridge generations, spark conversations, and cultivate understanding.

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SoA student awarded Manitoba Studio Fund Scholarship

July 21, 2023 — 
The DesCan Foundation officially announces the recipients of the Manitoba Studio Fund (MSF) Scholarship Awards.

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SoFASA presents Salon: 130 paintings from the School of Art

June 2, 2023 — 
On June 1, the School of Fine Arts Students Association (SoFASA) and School of Art Student Gallery opened its newest exhibition featuring an impressive collection of 130 paintings by 40 talented SoA students.

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School of Art Gallery launches new program to empower the next generation of Indigenous artists.

June 1, 2023 — 
School of Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new program, "Kiskithihta Mīthokwesowin: Discovering our Gifts"

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School of Art Ceramics well represented at International Ceramic Art Fair

May 25, 2023 — 
We are thrilled to announce that current student Caleigh Stillwater & alumna Jasmine Prior (BFA Hon. 23) were selected for the Next Generation page of the Gardiner Museum's International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF) 2023 website

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It’s time for the 2023 MFA Thesis Exhibition

May 19, 2023 — 
It’s a small program that attracts international students to the University of Manitoba and has an outsized influence on the art scene in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Canada. The five artists graduating from the School of Art’s Master of Fine Arts program are set to show their work at the 2023 MFA Thesis Exhibition later this month.

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Art, design and planning students showcase work at two exhibitions this week

April 25, 2023 — 
Friday is a big night for art, design and planning students at UM. On April 28, the School of Art and the Faculty of Architecture will be transformed into galleries where students will be sharing their works with the public.

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2023 BFA Honours Graduating Exhibition returns to ARTlab for extended stay!

April 12, 2023 — 
The innovative and ambitious work of School of Art students is once again on show!

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