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Meet the Artists, See the Process: MFA Open Studio Event at UM – March 28

March 20, 2025 — 
The School of Art at the University of Manitoba invites you to explore the creative spaces of our MFA students at the annual MFA Open Studio event.

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CBC Téléjournal Manitoba: Fin de l’exposition de céramique à l’Université du Manitoba [video]

March 13, 2025 — 
CBC’s Téléjournal Manitoba recently spotlighted the closing of Low Fired Forms, a student exhibition showcasing ceramic works made from locally sourced clay

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Winnipeg Free Press: Microbial legacy of Group of Seven

March 13, 2025 — 
Toronto interdisciplinary artist Jon Sasaki is much more concerned with the micro landscapes we don’t see.

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School of Art Print and Ceramics Sale is Back! March 18-21 at UM

March 12, 2025 — 
Get ready to shop local and support emerging artists at the highly anticipated Print and Ceramics Sale

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Classic 107: ‘I Contain Multitudes’ reframes the work of an integral Manitoba artist

March 11, 2025 — 
One of the most famous and influential artists in Manitoba’s history is being put under the microscope for a new exhibit at the University of Manitoba’s School of Art Gallery. 

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Fragmented Narratives: School of Art Faculty in Piece and Parse

March 9, 2025 — 
The exhibition Piece and Parse brought together works by Grace Han, M.E. Sparks, and Nicole Shimonek to explore the act of dismantling and reconfiguring as a way of making sense of uncertainty.

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Art, Endurance, and Time: Tehching Hsieh at UM

February 13, 2025 — 
The UM School of Art is thrilled to welcome Tehching Hsieh, a pioneering figure in performance art, for a two-day event featuring an artist lecture and an intimate interview session

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First place winner, Valentine Okoye Chukwukamike

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Call for art submissions for the Third Annual Music & Art Competition

February 11, 2025 — 
In collaboration with the Desautels Faculty of Music, St John's College is once again providing a stage for student creativity with its 3rd Annual Music & Art Competition. This much-anticipated event invites students from across campus to showcase their artistic and musical talents, and compete for cash prizes. St. John’s College oversees the art component of the competition, while the Desautels Faculty of Music manages the music component. The two come together on April 7th at the St John's Chapel for a special celebration of the arts, where students' talents will be highlighted in a live showcase and awards ceremony. Last year, we had sixteen submissions with three finalists, including Valentine Okoye Chukwukamike, Guiliana DaCunha Maoura, and Emily Ramsay.

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Colourful microbial cultures in a petri dish, forming abstract, textured landscapes.

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Microscopic Landscapes & Hidden Perspectives: School of Art Gallery Presents Two Exhibitions by Jon Sasaki

February 10, 2025 — 
The School of Art Gallery is pleased to present two interconnected exhibitions by acclaimed Canadian artist Jon Sasaki.

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A group of students seated at wooden tables in a well-lit art studio with high ceilings and large windows. They are attentively watching a presenter at the front, who is gesturing towards a large screen displaying visuals. Various art supplies, tools, and racks are visible in the background, along with artwork displayed on the walls.

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Upcoming February Visiting Speakers: Conversations in Art and Practice

January 27, 2025 — 
The School of Art Visiting Speakers Series continues this February with two fascinating events that explore the intersections of art, science, and craft.

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