Arts and culture News Archive
Desautels Faculty of Music
Ai Weiwei’s “Forever Bicycles” sculpture on display at UM campus
December 8, 2023 —
A smaller version of Ai Weiwei’s “Forever Bicycles” sculpture that was on display at the Forks for three years is on loan to the University of Manitoba, thanks to the generosity of Michael Nesbitt.
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.
Desautels Faculty of Music
An operatic exploration of the heart of the Red River Métis
November 23, 2023 —
An innovative Manitoba opera featuring a number of Desautels Faculty of Music alumni becomes the world's first Métis opera.
Faculty of Arts
Rhinoceros opens November 29
November 22, 2023 —
The next production of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media’s Theatre Program runs November 29 to December 2. Catch the student production of Rhinoceros from playwright Eugène Ionesco at the John J. Conklin Theatre on the University of Manitoba campus.
School of Art
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.
Video: The Undead Archive
October 27, 2023 —
Video: Go behind the scenes to learn more about the Hamilton Family Fonds, one of the most visited collections in the UM Archives and Special Collections and is the foundation for The Undead Archive exhibition.
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.
St. John's College
Alum Jordan Miller shares her work with the UM community at her local gallery
October 4, 2023 —
It all started in 1997 with Jordan Miller, a St John's college residence student now published artist showcasing her work to the world.
School of Art
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.
St. John's College
Welcoming Peter Jaeger, writer in residence, to the college community
September 15, 2023 —
Peter has seen the world throughout his poetry, writing, and teaching career. He is the author of fourteen books of poetry, fiction, and criticism, as well as several artist books.