We’re seeking artwork donations for a wearable-art–themed silent auction in support of the Jenifer Darbellay Memorial Award, honouring AUArts alum Jenifer Darbellay (Dip ‘96, Textiles / BFA ‘97, Textiles).
Deadline: March 15, 2026
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We’re proud to see alumni and former students featured in the current Northeast Mini Galleries exhibition, HOME/LAND. Participating artists include Amanda Reber (former student), Christina Yao (BDes ’24, Photography) and Mariella Villalobos (BDes ’10, VCD).
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AUArts alum Joel Heyland (BDes '18, VCD) is helping students at Winston Churchill High School in Lethbridge grow something truly special 🌱
Joel is inspiring students to take their learning outdoors — planting, harvesting and giving back to their community.
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Congratulations to Jarret Hartnell (BDes ’19, VCD), whose debut graphic novel Shout Kill Revel took home 3 awards at the 2025 Alberta Book Publishing Awards!
Hartnell’s bold visual style and imaginative storytelling continue to make waves in Alberta’s creative scene.
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RISE UP Calgary has launched its 2025–26 funding program supporting local artists, venues and community groups to bring bold, unforgettable experiences to life.
🗓️ Applications close Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.
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In the new CBC podcast Forged, artist and host Adrian Stimson (BFA ‘23, Painting and Chair of Board of Governors) investigates the vast art crime network behind fake Morrisseau paintings, revealing how forgery has shaped the legacy of a cultural icon.
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Show + Sale 2025 Winter Market ✨
📅 Nov. 14+15
📍 AUArts Main Mall
Show + Sale returns for its 34th year! Discover a vibrant collection of paintings, prints, ceramics, glass, jewellery and more — all handcrafted by Calgary’s next generation of artists.
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✨ Faces and Places ✨
Step into Calgary’s creative identity from the 1970s to today in this exhibition celebrating the artistic communities shaped by AUArts students, faculty and alumni.
Image: Chris Cran
📍 Illingworth Kerr Gallery
📅 Sept. 19 – Nov. 22
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Big news! 🎉 AUArts faculty member Rita McKeough has been named a 2025 Distinguished Artist by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.
For 50+ years, Rita has been pushing boundaries, mentoring artists and reshaping contemporary art in Canada.
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THUNDERSTORM: AUARTS SUMMER RESIDENCY EXHIBITION 2025
This exhibition reflects the evolving journey of artists, highlighting their creative growth and transformation. Thunderstorm is the result of the 2025 Alberta University of the Arts Summer Residency.
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⚡ Thunderstorm
Experience the electric energy of the 2025 AUArts Summer Residency.
📅 Aug. 15 – Sept. 6, 2025
📍 Gallery 371, AUArts (Room 371)
🕒 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun closed
✨ Opening reception: Aug. 15, 7–9 p.m.
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🎉 AUArts alumni — we want to showcase your work!
We’re partnering with ATB Financial to feature alumni art in branches across Alberta as part of our Centennial celebrations.
🔹 Open to all AUArts grads
🔹 Up to 15 works selected
🔹 Deadline: July 31, 2025
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AUArts Abstract | June 2025
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Celebrate Convocation and discover how AUArts students and alumni are making an impact in art, craft and design.
Sign up for the AUArts Abstract:
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Scenes from BDes Portfolio Night!
On April 16, over 75 graduating students from the School of Communication Design showcased their work to industry professionals across Advertising, Animation, Character Design, Graphic Design, Illustration and Photography.
May is Asian History Month in Canada! 🇨🇦📚
If you stop by the Luke Lindoe Library this month, you’ll find a special display highlighting Asian art and design — just a small glimpse of what’s in our collection.
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Join a community of bold creators. 🎭
AUArts is where artists, designers and craftspeople turn creativity into careers. Limited seats left — apply before May 4!
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#auarts #artschool #creativecareers #designyourfuture #futureartist
MFA Thesis Exhibition 2025 ✨🎓
On view at Illingworth Kerr Gallery from April 3 to 12!
Mentored by internationally acclaimed artists and scholars, this year’s MFA in Craft Media graduates present boundary-pushing work that redefines contemporary craft.
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Calling all artists, designers and craftspeople! Our Summer Residency Program offers dedicated studio space, access to top-tier facilities, and a vibrant creative community.
📅 Applications for Summer 2025 are now open! Apply by March 31.
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🚀 Start your art school journey this summer at AUArts! ✨
From July 7 to August 1, 2025, you can:
✅ Work on independent and collaborative projects
✅ Receive constructive feedback from instructors
✅ Explore different mediums and concentrations
Save 10% before March 31!
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Strengthening Indigenous Spaces at AUArts 🌿
The Lodgepole Center stands as a vital space for Indigenous cultures and community at AUArts — offering a place to gather, seek knowledge and find support.
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Next time you’re on campus, check out the latest additions to our Concourse Gallery — proudly supported by RBC Foundation! This on-campus mural exhibition features stunning works by AUArts students and alumni in the hallway linking the CTrain, AUArts and the Jubilee Auditorium. 🚶♀️🎨
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We are excited to announce that Dr. Janis Goldie will be the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Alberta University of the Arts.
Dr. Goldie will begin her five-year term on April 14, 2025.
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🎉 Happy 99th Birthday, AUArts!
Here’s to 99 years of creativity, innovation and impact — and the exciting future ahead.
#auarts #auarts99 #happybirthdayauarts #acad
AUArts Gallery Crawl – March 7
Join us for a campus-wide celebration of art, creativity and community.
📅 Friday, March 7 | ⏰ 5:30–10 p.m.
📍 AUArts Campus – all five floors!
🎭 Open to students, faculty, staff and the wider Calgary community!
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Summer Camp Registration is now open! 🎨✨
Our Kid & Teen summer art camps are the perfect place for young creators to explore, experiment and have fun.
📍 Held at AUArts Campus in Calgary, Alberta
🎟 Camps for ages 9-12
🔗 Register now at: www.auarts.ca/summercamps
📸 Kyler Zeleny Artist Talk
Join photographer Kyler Zeleny as he discusses his latest book, Bury Me in the Back Forty — a visual and storytelling exploration of a fading small town in Alberta.
📅 Feb. 13, 7–8 p.m.
📍 Stanford Perrott Lecture Theatre
🔗 Learn more: auarts.ca/event/kyler-zeleny-talk
Photo of four bespectacled, long-haired women standing side by side behind a table labeled "Workers' Resource Centre," with brochures, pens, stickers and candy. There are two dark-skinned women in bright green t-shirts with white Workers' Resource Centre logos, and and two light skinned women, one who is wearing a bright blue shirt and the other a light grey sweater with the Workers' Resource Centre logos on them.
We had a great time yesterday at SAIT and @albertauarts.bsky.social's Disability Resource Fair, telling students about our services, from assistance with workplace issues like accommodations, #discrimination and leave, to #AISH and CPP-D applications.
#Disability #WorkersRights #LegalEducation
