Alberta University of the Arts

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Award-winning textile artist Simone Saunders (BFA ’20, Fibre) launched her new book Encompass the Galaxy at Contemporary Calgary’s First Thursday on May 1. ctvnews.ca/calgary/articl…

The late Illingworth “Buck” Kerr (former head and Lecturer Emeritus) captured the spirit of the West like no other. A new exhibit showcases his bold, evocative art — offering a glimpse into the life and legacy of this Alberta icon. calgaryherald.com/entertainment/…

#repost Simone Elizabeth Saunders NOW OPEN - featured as an artist and alumni of AUArts @albertauarts for the upcoming 100th year anniversary: “Knowledge Made: 100 years of teaching and collecting”

📸 Exposure 2025 Emerging Photographers Showcase AUArts student Tiffany Thomson has been selected by juror Naomi Potter to exhibit her work in this year’s showcase! 📍 Contemporary Calgary 📅 Now – March 6 auarts.ca/exhibition/exp…

Knowledge Made Concrete: 100 Years of Teaching and Collecting AUArts artists are tackling urgent global issues through works that explore ecology, identity and cultural resilience. Credit: Kablusiak Jan. 17 – Mar. 8 | Illingworth Kerr Gallery auarts.ca/exhibition/kno…

🌙 Moonlight with Natali Rodrigues (BFA '99, Glass; Associate Professor, Glass) invites you to explore change through the lens of mitosis — both as metaphor and method. 📅 Now – Mar. 22, 2025 📍 Alberta Craft Calgary Gallery auarts.ca/exhibition/moo…

Join us for an inspiring evening with Dr. Dori Tunstall! 📍 Stanford Perrott Lecture Theatre 📅 Feb. 26 | 6–7:30 p.m. 🎟 Register now to reserve your spot! eventbrite.ca/e/dr-dori-tuns…

February is Black History Month. A month of remembrance, recognition, celebration and honouring of black Canadians. One of the many ways to take part in Black History Month is through the arts. [The Alberta Foundation for the Arts] affta.ab.ca/news/celebrati…

The SAIT Neurodiversity Alliance is excited to invite you to participate in their Winter Art Contest. Submit your artwork to celebrate diverse perspectives and highlight the power of art in promoting inclusion. Deadline: February 28, 2025. [SAIT] forms.sait.ca/formdata/user_…

AUArts Gallery Crawl – March 7, 2025! ✨🎶 📅 Friday, March 7 | ⏰ 5:30–10 p.m. 🍹 Bar open from 5:30–9:30 p.m. 📍 AUArts Campus – all five floors! 🔗 More info: auarts.ca/event/auarts-g…

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 auarts.ca/event/kyler-ze…

The Sex, Gender & Women’s Health Research Hub at the U of C is hosting a special research event on March 8 for International Women's Day. They’re curating an Art Gallery around the theme "Women's Health" and invite artists to submit their work. survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_db…

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: auarts.ca/summercamps

Richard Brown & Mark Dicey – A dynamic two-artist exhibition at Norberg Hall Featuring a remarkable suite of paintings by Richard Brown and bold new works by Mark Dicey. Reception: Feb. 7, 5–7 p.m. Feb. 7–March 15 auarts.ca/exhibition/ric…

Call for Presentations & Papers – Prairie Art Network Institute 2025 🎨📄 The Prairie Art Network Institute is coming to Calgary, June 25–27, 2025, hosted at AUArts. They’re seeking proposals that spark dialogue in the visual arts. 📝 Deadline: Feb. 15 auarts.ca/event/call-for…

VIDEO: AUArts is celebrating a century of artistic excellence with a stunning new exhibit in partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta! See works from past and present students and faculty, showcasing the evolution of creativity over the last 100 years. cbc.ca/player/play/vi…

Experience Living Curtain by Svea Ferguson (BFA ’15, Drawing) at Leighton Art Centre! This stunning site-specific installation transforms the botanical garden into a space of art and nature. 📅 Opening: Feb. 8, 1–4 p.m. 🎨 Exhibition runs until: Dec. 21 auarts.ca/exhibition/liv…

Panel Discussion: The Story Chase 📅 Feb, 6 🕕 6 to 7 p.m. 📍 Stanford Perrott Lecture Theatre How does storytelling shape design, animation and illustration? Join AUArts faculty as they explore how their multimedia practices engage with narrative. auarts.ca/event/panel-di…

Good Vibrations – AUArts School of Communication Design Show 📅 Feb. 6 – Feb. 17 📍 Upper Main Mall & Gallery 371 🎉 Opening reception: Thursday, Feb. 6 | 7 to 9 p.m. auarts.ca/exhibition/goo…