Visual Arts - Press Releases | Fine Arts and Design
2,500 Original Art Items Donated to CBU
University College of Cape Breton | November 3, 2006
$500K James Nearing and Florence Giovannetti-Nearing Dragon Lair’s Collection...[continue]
Yukon Students Can Transfer to Southern Art Institutions
Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design | October 24, 2006
Two leading art and design institutes have signed articulation agreements with Yukon College. The agreements with the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design (ECI) and the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) mean that students who complete the foundation year at the new School of Visual Arts in Dawson City qualify for second year at the southern institutions....[continue]
Sharing Art, Spreading Hope
Mount Allison University | October 23, 2006
Fine arts and health are coming together at Mount Allison University in support of a great cause. The department of fine arts and the Student Health Centre are pleased to present the second annual Sharing Art, Spreading Hope event on Wednesday, October 25 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Owens Art Gallery....[continue]
Motherhood issues the focus of major York U conference
York University | October 23, 2006
The largest conference ever organized on the subject of motherhood will begin on Thursday in Toronto, with a name that reflects the size and scope of the project: "The Motherlode: A Complete Celebration of Motherhood."...[continue]
A "Musing" Exhibit by Cape Breton Artist Opens Friday
University College of Cape Breton | October 18, 2006
Cape Breton University Art Gallery will display a "Musing" exhibit by a local Cape Breton artist. Opening with a reception on Friday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m, the exhibit will run until November 17 and feature 44 recent watercolor paintings by Dominion, NS based artist Kenny Boone....[continue]
Exhibition reveals the impact of pop culture on the general public
Wilfrid Laurier University | October 16, 2006
The Robert Langen Art Gallery will feature the works of artist Daryl Vocat in an exhibition entitled The Translator’s Conundrum....[continue]
Same-sex marriage and parenting rights forums at York U
York University | October 11, 2006
Public forums on two vital national social policy issues – same-sex marriage and parental rights – will take place October 11 and 18 at York University....[continue]
U of T students, alumni and faculty talk trash
University of Toronto | October 6, 2006
Festival highlights one of city’s key issues...[continue]
A Franz Schubert Trio of One — new exhibition by Risa Horowitz opening Oct. 7
Mount Allison University | October 5, 2006
The Owens Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition Trio, work by Toronto artist Risa Horowitz. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, October 7 at 4 p.m. and is being held in conjunction with the 11th annual Symposium of Art....[continue]
A Pocket Companion to the Owens Art Gallery: A little guide for kids by kids, to be launched Sept. 30
Mount Allison University | September 28, 2006
On Saturday, September 30 the Owens Art Gallery will launch A Pocket Companion to the Owens Art Gallery: A little guide for kids by kids....[continue]
Performances will celebrate African and other cultures: York U
York University | September 27, 2006
The strings of a West African kora will mingle with the sound of a saxophone at York University this weekend during the first annual Humanity in Harmony performance collaboration....[continue]
Concordia University Keeps on Shuffling
Concordia University | September 26, 2006
Friday, September 29, Concordia University will present the 17th edition of its annual Shuffle. Concordia President Claude Lajeunesse will join hundreds of staff, faculty, students, alumni and friends in the 6.5 km walkathon from the University’s downtown Sir George Williams Campus to its Loyola Campus to raise funds for scholarships and bursaries....[continue]
Grand Opening of the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art at Brandon University
Brandon University | September 26, 2006
Join us on Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as Brandon University marks a very special occasion: the grand opening of the Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art....[continue]
Memorial University of Newfoundland offers unique personal and professional development classes this fall
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 19, 2006
Middle-Eastern belly dancing, the ABCs of Wine, Communicating with Difficult People and the Taste, History and Mystique of Single-malt Scotch are just a few of the unique classes being offered this fall by Memorial University of Newfoundland thanks to an exciting lineup co-ordinated by its Division of Lifelong Learning....[continue]
Urban development inspires local artist’s oil painting exhibition
Wilfrid Laurier University | September 18, 2006
The Robert Langen Art Gallery will feature the works of local artist Peter D. Harris in an exhibition entitled The Spaces Between....[continue]
Brandon University welcomes acclaimed writer Tomson Highway to campus as Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting Professor
Brandon University | September 13, 2006
Brandon University and the Brandon University Faculty of Arts are proud to welcome internationally acclaimed author and playwright Dr. Tomson Highway to the BU campus as the Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting professor...[continue]
University of Calgary unveils multimedia lab with $100,000 donation from NBC Universal Canada
University of Calgary | September 12, 2006
The Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Calgary will open its new, state-of-the-art multimedia laboratory today thanks to a $100,000 gift from NBC Universal Canada....[continue]
Artists studying the art of teaching at York U
York University | August 29, 2006
Forty-two artists who present special arts education projects in Ontario schools have gone back to class themselves this week for a new program offered by York University and the Ontario Arts Council (OAC)....[continue]
CBU art selections part of special Kavanagh Room
University College of Cape Breton | August 4, 2006
The Cape Breton University Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Sydney Ports Corporation Inc. to present selections from the Permanent Collection as part of a tribute evening for the late Steve Kavanagh. This is the first time selections from the gallery’s Permanent Collection will be placed in the community....[continue]
Alumnus has a number of plans as the new leader of VANS
St. Mary's University | July 18, 2006
Chris Webb (BA ‘97) has accepted the top job with the 30 year-old non-profit services art organization....[continue]
Agriculture and Rural Life Focus of Conference
University College of Cape Breton | July 18, 2006
This week, agriculture and rural like will take centre stage at an Atlantic Canada conference in the heart of Cape Breton Island’s agricultural industry....[continue]
Internationally acclaimed writer Tomson Highway to spend two terms at BU as Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting Professor
Brandon University | June 15, 2006
This fall, the Brandon University Faculty of Arts welcomes internationally acclaimed author and playwright Dr. Tomson Highway to the campus as the Stanley Knowles Distinguished Visiting professor. Dr. Highway will be on campus for two terms, the first during the fall of 2006, and the second during the fall of 2007....[continue]
All the best to departing exchange Professor Xiren Qian!
Brandon University | June 9, 2006
Join Brandon University in wishing safe travels, and all the best in the future, to departing exchange professor Xiren Qian. Professor Qian came to BU in the fall of 2005 from Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, BU’s sister university in Nanjing, China....[continue]
Atlantic Agriculture Conference
University College of Cape Breton | June 9, 2006
A conference on agriculture and rural life will take place in the heart of Cape Breton Island’s agricultural industry in July....[continue]
Brock prepares for largest Convocation in University's history
Brock University | June 5, 2006
The most degrees ever conferred in Brock University's 42-year history will take place at this year's Spring Convocation....[continue]
Brock prepares for largest Convocation in University's history
Brock University | June 2, 2006
The most degrees ever conferred in Brock University's 42-year history will take place at this year's Spring Convocation....[continue]
Students’ achievements recognized at convocation
University of Regina | June 1, 2006
University of Regina students will be recognized for a variety of achievements during the University's annual spring convocation June 5-7 at the Conexus Arts Centre....[continue]
Professors to be honoured for teaching excellence at Spring Convocation
Brock University | May 25, 2006
Brock University will honour six faculty members for their contributions to teaching as part of the Spring 2006 Convocation ceremonies to be held from Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9....[continue]
Professors to be honoured for teaching excellence at Spring Convocation
Brock University | May 25, 2006
Brock University will honour six faculty members for their contributions to teaching as part of the Spring 2006 Convocation ceremonies to be held from Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 9....[continue]
Major Endowment to Promote Concordia’s Fine Arts
Concordia University | May 24, 2006
On Tuesday, May 23, Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts (FOFA) was awarded a series of new Studio Arts Fellowships....[continue]
Major Endowment to Promote Concordia’s Fine Arts
Concordia University | May 24, 2006
On Tuesday, May 23, Concordia University’s Faculty of Fine Arts (FOFA) was awarded a series of new Studio Arts Fellowships....[continue]
Grenfell visual arts professors inducted by national organization
Memorial University of Newfoundland | May 17, 2006
Don Foulds and Marlene MacCallum were recognized for the importance of their contributions to the cultural life of Canada last weekend....[continue]
Summer Arts Day Camp
University of Victoria | May 9, 2006
Young artists can try their hand at various techniques and explore Canadian art at "Artessy," a series of new student-run camps at the University of Victoria this summer....[continue]
U of C receives $1.7 million from Chicago scientist, alumnus
University of Calgary | May 8, 2006
Donor Recognition Event, 5 to 7 pm,The Nickle Arts Museum, Monday, May 8...[continue]
Avrum Morrow
Concordia University | May 4, 2006
Avrum Morrow is a businessman with a passion for the arts, which he exercises in a variety of ways....[continue]
Fine Arts Awards of Distinction
Concordia University | May 4, 2006
On May 8, 2006 Concordia University’s Fine Arts Faculty will hand out its 2006 Awards of Distinction. The awards ceremony will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the new Hexagram space on the 11th floor of the recently constructed EV building, 1515 St. Catherine Street West....[continue]
Music's Peter Hatch named Laurier’s University Research Professor for 2006-2007
Wilfrid Laurier University | April 25, 2006
Dr. Peter Hatch, a professor of composition in the Faculty of Music, has been named Laurier’s University Research Professor for 2006-2007....[continue]
Earthborn 2006 features works by Waterloo Potters’ Workshop
Wilfrid Laurier University | April 25, 2006
The Robert Langen Art Gallery will host an opening reception for the annual juried exhibition of the Waterloo Potters’ Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 7....[continue]
University of Ottawa Media Calendar: April 18 to 23 2006
University of Ottawa | April 18, 2006
Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]
University of Ottawa Media Calendar: April 10 to 17 2006
University of Ottawa | April 10, 2006
Here is a summary of the activities taking place at the University of Ottawa this week....[continue]
