School of Art News Archive
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School of Art
CBC Manitoba: How the University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection
July 5, 2024 —
How the University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection
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School of Art
Celebrating Emerging Talent: Five UM Graduates selected for ‘Fresh Paint / New Construction’ exhibition in Montreal
June 26, 2024 —
The annual Fresh Paint and New Construction exhibition returns to Art Mûr in Montreal, marking its 20th edition. Showcasing talent from twelve Canadian universities, it offers a glimpse into the future of contemporary art.
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School of Art
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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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.
![Group photo of faculty at the 2024 Faculty Recognition Reception](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Faculty-Recognition-Reception-89-1-150x150.jpg)
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Recognizing faculty excellence
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
![Artist and MFA student Takashi Iwasaki sits cross-legged on the floor surrounded by his art pieces. Photo by Phil Koch.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Takashi-photo-by-PK_194650507-adj-1-150x150.jpeg)
School of Art
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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School of Art
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
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Faculty of Architecture
Student creativity, ingenuity and determination on display at two exhibitions this week
April 22, 2024 —
Friday is a big night for art, design and planning students at UM. On April 26, 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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Celebrating Asian Heritage Month at UM
April 22, 2024 —
Honouring the diversity and richness of Asian cultures; advocating for equity and anti-oppression
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A new, ambitious path forward for the University of Manitoba
April 8, 2024 —
Informed by community, new strategic plan will build momentum over the next five years