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Last month, Theatre students attended 'Witch' at Soulpepper Theatre! 🎭 Directed by AMPD Professor Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster, the production featured Theatre alumnus Oliver Dennis (BFA ’84) and lighting design by York instructor Jareth Li. 📷 Dahlia Katz #YorkUAMPD

AMPD recently welcomed international performance companies to Toronto for the first research retreat of 'Creative Collectivities', a Connected Minds project co-led by Professors Laura Levin and Michael Wheeler. Learn more: bit.ly/4bkkWwz #YorkUAMPD #YUResearch

Meet Psalm, a third-year Integrative Arts student! Psalm shares her experience in the program, where exploring different creative areas has led her to new interests she might not have discovered otherwise, such as Theatre, Visual Arts and Digital Media. #YorkUAMPD

This past weeekend, the Department of Music presented its annual Music Showcase, culminating in a faculty concert at the Tribute Communities Recital Hall. Thank you to all faculty & student performers for an outstanding evening! #YorkUAMPD #YorkUMusic

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Visual Arts Open House! Congratulations to all Visual Art & Art History students, VASA, faculty, staff, sponsors and volunteers who helped make the evening a success. The exhibitions remain on view until March 20. #YorkUAMPD

Congratulations to our third-year Dance students who performed last week at the InSitu Multi-Arts Festival! Watch highlights from the performance: bit.ly/40pN8YQ Learn more about InSitu Multi-Arts Festival: bit.ly/4rozkJ2 #YorkUAMPD

Congratulations to Nicholas, a third-year Dance student, who recently completed the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity’s Dancers Intensive 2026! Hear Nicholas share what the experience was like, the connections they made & support from AMPD faculty along the way. #YorkUAMPD

In the latest edition of #TheYorkUMag, Academy Award–winning producer Niv Fichman (LLD Hons. ’98) reflects on four decades of filmmaking, his time studying film at York and collaborating with AMPD alumni on 'Blackberry'. Read the full story: bit.ly/4r8X9UZ #YorkUAMPD

A glimpse at Intercut 2026, where Theatre and Screenwriting students get together for live script readings! Hear how opportunities like this help students build the collaborations and skills they’ll carry into the industry. #YorkUAMPD

Canada's first circular production design workshop, focused on sustainable film set production, was hosted at the York U Motion Media Studio (YUMMS) with AMPD students & alumni among its first participants! Learn more: bit.ly/3OwK6iL #YUPositiveChange

Step inside DESNathon 2026! Hear from Ashley, a fourth-year Design student, on what it's like to spend 42 hours fully immersed in a design challenge. Congratulations to all who competed in this year's DESNathon! #YorkUAMPD

DESN Industry Connect brought our Design students together with firms and professionals from across Toronto! It's amazing to see the preparation and professionalism students brought to these conversations. Can't wait to see where these connections lead! #YorkUAMPD #YorkUDesign

Highlights from this year’s playGround Festival! 🎭 Each year, students write, direct, design and perform original works for the York community and beyond. Hear from AMPD students Cam, Amelia and Maggie about their experiences! 👏 #YorkUAMPD #YorkUTheatre

Congrats to the York Dance Ensemble on an amazing showcase! Hear from students Ryen, Connor & Summer, plus alum Clara Chemtov (BFA ’25) on their YDE experience. ✨ Works: 'Beast à la Mode', 'Sumner Beach', 'Rue Sainte-Catherine', 'Pale Blue Dot' #YorkUAMPD #YorkUDance

Gabriela Osio Vanden (BFA ’16) and Jack Weisman (BFA ’15) arrived at Sundance as fellow alumni and collaborators to premiere 'Nuisance Bear' They left not only with the Grand Jury Prize but also as newlyweds! 💜🎬 Read the full story: bit.ly/4tAQcOT #YorkUAlumni

AMPD Music alumnus Justin Gray (MA '14) is a Grammy Award winner! 🏆 Justin's album IMMERSED received the award for Best Immersive Audio Album. "This award is a reminder of just how special our musical community is." Read more: ampd.yorku.ca/ampd-music-alu… #YorkUAMPD

Meet Jacqueline, a fourth-year Dance student at AMPD! One of Jacqueline’s favourite parts of the Dance program is gaining experience both on stage and behind the scenes. #YorkUAMPD

Snapshots from the opening gallery reception for 'Politics/Poetics of Migration' at The Harriet Tubman Institute! Now on view at Crossroads Gallery (HNES 283) and Zig Zag Gallery (EUC Lounge) until May 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/3SzVrw8 #BHMatYorkU #BlackHistoryMonth

Three AMPD alumni have been selected for the 2025–2026 TREAM Mentorship Program, a joint initiative by the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts and B Street Collaborative. Learn more: tapa.ca/tream-mentees-… #YorkUAMPD #YorkUAlumni

February marks the start of Black History Month, honouring the Black community's legacy, history, and contributions. York University invites community members to explore Black heritage, traditions, and culture through various Black History Month events across campuses. | #BHMatYU