The Department of Art is committed to the study and practice of the visual arts as these relate to creative art making, educational practice and theory, and the understanding of art in its diverse historical and cultural settings. The U of C produces graduates well equipped to meet the numerous overlapping skills currently demanded within professional art practice and theoretical discourse.
Performing & Visual Arts at U of C
Upcoming Events
The BFA, MFA graduating students and PUSH participants of the University of Calgary’s Art Department are pleased to announce the 2012 Post Miniature Exhibition and Silent Auction, January 30 - February 3. This is an exciting chance to purchase exquisite, original works donated by students, professors, faculty members, and supporters in efforts to raise funds for the BFA and MFA graduating shows and PUSH exhibition.
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 08:30 - 16:30Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 08:30 - 16:30Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 08:30 - 16:30Friday, February 3, 2012 - 08:30 - 16:30Friday, February 3, 2012 - 17:30 - 21:00
This exhibition explores the disconnect between thoughts and language through the artists private journal. Written over several months on a 40 foot scroll of tracing paper, accompanied by the sound of the pen scratching the paper, Al-lssa shares her exploration.
February 6 - 10, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Little Gallery, 6th floor Art BuildingMonday, February 6, 2012 - 08:30 - 16:30Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 08:30 - 16:30Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 08:30 - 16:30Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 08:30 - 16:30Friday, February 10, 2012 - 08:30 - 16:30
Faculty and Student Exhibitions in Calgary and Around the World
The Department of Geosciences has recently installed a departmental display in its main hallway, on the second floor of the Earth Sciences
Building. This display was prepared by, and includes five original large-scale paintings by, Department of Art instructor Rob Furr.
Stop by and take a look at their new graphic identity.