Art News Archive
School of Art Students Takashi Iwasaki and Netsanet Shawl Selected for Prestigious ICAF Next Generation X RBC Emerging Artists Project
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.
School of Art
2024 MFA Thesis Exhibitions open May 17th at the School of Art Gallery
May 7, 2024 —
The School of Art and the School of Art Gallery at the University of Manitoba are pleased to announce the upcoming Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibitions and defence examinations of three graduate students
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Celebrating Artistic Excellence: Congratulating the 2024 Sobey Art Award Longlist
May 1, 2024 —
Two alumni from the School of Art, as well as an incoming MFA candidate, longlisted for the 2024 Sobey Art Award
Research and International
Twelve UM researchers receive Insight Development Grants
March 13, 2024 —
Twelve new UM research projects seeking to build knowledge and understanding about people and societies have received federal funding.
School of Art
Celebrating Excellence in Canadian Art: Livestream the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts 2023 Exhibition Opening
December 5, 2023 —
Join the National Gallery of Canada for the live-streamed Opening Reception of the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts 2023 exhibition, featuring School of Art Professor and recipient of the esteemed Saidye Bronfman Award, Grace Nickel.
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Exploring Art, Policy, and Senate Insights: An Evening with Patricia Bovey
November 15, 2023 —
We are thrilled to invite you to a captivating event at the School of Art featuring The Honourable Patricia Bovey.
Student-led group aims to decolonize UM campus art
October 25, 2023 —
The Indigenous Student-Led Indigenous Art Purchase Program (ISLIAPP) is looking for passionate Indigenous students at the University of Manitoba to join a committee that aims to decolonize art collections on UM campuses.
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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.
School of Art
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.