Two pieces of art on display at UM: On the left is "Green Blade", acrylic on canvas, by Ivan Eyre (School of Art Permanent Collection) and on the right is "Skoden & Stoodis" by Métis artist Val T. Vint (UM Libraries Collection)
New committee aims to diversify the UM Art Collection
Call for committee members to champion 2SLGBTQIA+ representation in art
Are you a passionate 2SLGBTQIA+ individual who wants to increase representation of the community through visual arts across the University of Manitoba campuses? The Diversifying the UM Art Collection Program is seeking dedicated individuals to join a committee and make a difference in the representation of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through visual art on UM campuses.
This initiative is part of a process of diversifying the University Art Collections by including contemporary artworks by members of systemically marginalized communities who are underrepresented in the collection.
Help create transformational change. Apply to be a committee member today!
Project Summary
The Diversifying the UM Art Collection Program will continue the transformational work begun by the Indigenous Student-Led Indigenous Art Purchase Program. A committee will be recruited from the University of Manitoba community for Winter Term 2025 and will consist of 5 to 7 students or staff who identify as belonging to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Committee members will meet artists and curators, visit studios, and select artwork to be acquired by the University of Manitoba University Art Collections. These new acquisitions of contemporary 2SLGBTQIA+ community artworks will be placed on display in public and semi-public spaces at UM, as possible.
Who We’re Looking For
- Current students at the University of Manitoba, from any faculty, who identify as belonging to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Current non-academic staff at the University of Manitoba, from any unit, who identify as belonging to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Preference will be given to individuals who are committed to equity work with understanding of intersectionality.
- Knowledge and experience working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as established community relationships are assets.
- An interest in art, and contemporary 2SLGBTQIA+ art and artists.
- Experience in arts related fields is not necessary.
Program Details
- The Diversifying the UM Art Collection Program will run during Winter Term 2025 (January to April). Each subsequent term that the committee runs, a new committee will be recruited to reflect the targeted underrepresented group.
- The program will be intensive across Winter Term 2025, from January until March 31, 2025. A time commitment of one meeting per week is anticipated. Please consider this time commitment and whether it is conducive with other commitments and responsibilities before submitting your application.
- Committee members may engage with artists, curators, and select artworks for acquisition.
- Committee members will receive an honorarium.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Apply now
Have questions? Please contact equity@umanitoba.ca.