School of Art News Archive
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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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Early Distortion: Pinturicchio and the Genesis of a Constructed Image – Dr. Suzanne McLeod and Students Present in Rome
August 2, 2024 —
Dr. Suzanne McLeod and her team, including Hanna Ferris, Abby Friesen, and Indigenous conservator Amanda McLeod, presented their SSHRC-funded research at the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome.
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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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The shape of joy
May 10, 2024 —
Artist and MFA student Takashi Iwasaki’s work is an antidote to apathy
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
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.