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Music faculty member Victoria Sparks plays the marimba in the new Desautels Concert Hall.

WATCH: The magic of the first note

August 27, 2024 — 
UM faculty members on teaching and performing in the new Desautels Concert Hall

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Pembina Valley Online: Plum Coulee homecoming celebration held for award winning ceramics artist Grace Nickel

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.

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Sophie Caron is an incoming student in the Desautels Faculty of Music.

WATCH: A new stage for creativity

August 20, 2024 — 
UM students look forward to the grand opening of Desautels Concert Hall

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Seeing in a Good Way: A Summer Program for Young Indigenous Artists

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.

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ASL Co-Founders Michael Park, Alison d'Amato, and Ray Hsu stand in a row smiling at the camera

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(art)Song Lab Brings Innovative Collaborations to Life in Winnipeg

June 20, 2024 — 
For more than a decade, Art Song Lab has been making an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary classical song in North America. After ten summers focusing on composers and writers in Vancouver, BC, this year’s programming brings performer participants into the mix between June 24-29th in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Photo of William Prince standing in front of church.

5 reasons to attend the Grand Opening Concert at the new Desautels Concert Hall

June 18, 2024 — 
You’re invited! Tickets go on sale June 19

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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.

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William Prince, holding a guitar case in his right hand.

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William Prince to headline the Desautels Concert Hall grand opening concert on Sept. 5

June 10, 2024 — 
The grand opening concert includes other great performances from the Desautels Faculty of Music.

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Artist and MFA student Takashi Iwasaki sits cross-legged on the floor surrounded by his art pieces. Photo by Phil Koch.

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The shape of joy: Asian Heritage Month feature

May 10, 2024 — 
Artist and MFA student Takashi Iwasaki’s work is an antidote to apathy

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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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