Show + Sale Virtual Spring Market
Our Spring Virtual Market is just around the corner!
🛍Our online gallery shop www.showandsale.ca opens to the public April 19 at 10am and closes April 27 at midnight.
🗣 Browse an incredible selection of paintings, ceramics, jewelry, prints, and more; all from the comfort of your home!
🛻 Free curbside pickup at AUArts will be available for May 3 from 2pm-6pm and May 4-5 from 10am-4pm. With more than 1,000 pieces of handmade art from more than 70 artists, the Virtual Spring Market is the perfect opportunity to buy an extra special gift for mom or spruce up your home for the spring season.
MNG Main Space: better than lasagna...
MNG Main Space
better than lasagna...
Sam Lloyd :^)
04.19.2024 - 05.06.2024
Reception April 19th 7-9PM
Sam’s work as a queer and trans artist originates from a largely conservative city, where he aims to challenge societal norms and explore the relationships between object, process, concept, and context. Through humour and a solitary artistic approach, he reflects on his personal history and cultural identity to create artwork that communicates his experiences and perspectives.
At the core of his artistic practice are his Garfield paintings, where he depicts the iconic cartoon character in sexual ways or explores his sexuality in a queer context through the use of text, bright colours, and provocative poses. The inclusion of sculptural elements, particularly in the form of phallic imagery, serves as a blunt confrontation and a rejection of conservative artistic norms. It is important to note that Sam’s work is not about a cisgender man making genitals, but rather a trans man creating a trans dick, reclaiming control over his sexual and gender identity
MNG LRT Space: Looking at Places
MNG LRT Space
Looking at Places
Timothy Kozlik
4.22.2024 - 5.10.2024
I am a first generation German Canadian artist. My work is an exploration of the medium of photography, exploring what is possible. My practice is inspired by the places that surround me. From a young age my family has taught me to appreciate the world, which inspired me to explore it through the lens of a camera.
Office Closed
AUArts SA is closed for Victoria Day.
All staff, services, and programs are unavailable during this time.
Summer Office Closure
AUArts SA is closed for the Summer.
All staff, services, and programs are unavailable during this time.
2023-24 Health + Dental Plan Ends
For more information visit https://www.auarts-sa.ca/health-dental-plan/
Puppy Room!
We are hosting our Puppy Room in partnership with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs!
Come relieve some stress with some scritches and cuddles in room 518 on April 5th from 11-2!
Office Closed
AUArts SA is closed for Easter Monday.
All staff, services, and programs are unavailable during this time.
MNG LRT Space: Đùm Bọc (Mutual Support)
Đùm Bọc (Mutual Support)
Hanh Nguyen
3.29.2024 - 4.15.2024
MNG LRT Space
Hanh Nguyen is an interdisciplinary artist from Vietnam based in Mohkinstsis/Calgary who works and explores the existential meaning of being. By combining logic and fantasy, practicalness and dreaminess, she hopes to understand her relationship to the world and the connection between culture and time, particularly her Vietnamese roots.
SA's Annual General Meeting!
⭐️Notice of Annual General Meeting!⭐️
The AUArts SA is inviting YOU to join us on Wednesday March 27th from 12-2pm online for our annual general meeting. Come learn about what happened on campus this year, all of our wins for students, and our plans for the future! To sweeten the deal, you will be entered to win some nifty prizes.
Bring a friend and join us online for our AGM. Teams meeting link will be in bio, !!ALERT!! newsletter and our website but if you can't find it or have questions please contact admin.sa@auarts.ca!
MNG Main Space: The Living Room
The Living Room
Paige Bartsch
3.25.2024 - 4.12.2024
MNG Main Space
The Living Room addresses where the boundaries of faith and brutality intersect. This exhibition confronts uncomfortable truths surrounding domestic violence within the sanctity of religious homes. Within the confines of the domestic space lies a paradoxical realm where the sacred and the profane collide. Here, the tranquility of home becomes a veil for abusive structures backed by teachings of christian churches. Bartsch sheds light on this dichotomy, displaying the complexities of gender dynamics, power, and abuse that pervade these environments. Bartsch translates these themes through a graphic transformation of the domestic space, taking common household objects and perverting them into masses of flesh and viscera to communicate suffering and loss. Through their practice, Bartsch advocates for the de-sanitization of trauma and emphasizes the weight of suffering.
Reception 3.25.2024 @6PM
S+S Marketing Fundamentals
March 13th 1-4pm at the Lecture Theatre!
Show + Sale special workshop for the semester! Join us for an intensive 3hr workshop to learn the basics of marketing and branding, including why it is important for a creative practice. Attend a 1hr lecture on the 4 key elements for branding and marketing, then start building your brand in our 2hr hands-on workshop. Whether you are a fine artist, craftsperson, or designer, this workshop will get you thinking about who you are and how to tell your story to your next customer or client. Hosted by Lana Rogers, Founder and Director of Gentle Lion Communications.
Open to all students whether you're in the S+S program or not! No registration required.
Vote Now!
🗳️ AUArts Voting Period: Shape Your Future! 🎓✨
Hey AUArts community! 🌟 The Voting Period is here, running from March 13th to March 18th! 🗓️✨ Your chance to shape the future of AUArts is now. 🎓💬 Head to our SA website and cast your votes for the candidates who best represent YOU. It's time to empower yourself & your peers in this democratic process!
🌐 How to Vote:
🗳️ Select your preferred candidates.
📤 Submit your vote!
Every vote counts and is crucial in electing leaders aligned with your vision for AUArts. Let's make a meaningful impact!
🎉 Encourage Peers:
Spread the word! Encourage fellow students to log in, vote, and be part of this transformative process. More voices make a stronger AUArts community! 🤝💙
Let's make this election vibrant and participatory! 🎉
#AUArtsElections
Brunch Social Spring 2024
As Finals and the end of the semester are approaching, it's super easy to lose track of yourself during periods of high stress.
We've been there! Thats why we are hosting our Brunch Social in the Main Mall on Tuesday March 12th from 11-2pm! Come unclench with waffles, fresh fruit, and non-alcoholic mimosas. Take some time to check in with yourself and your friends. Open to all students, staff and faculty!
Our friends over at Skipping Stone will be joining us at the table as a resource to you! Their mission is to connect trans and gender diverse youth, adults, and families with comprehensive and low barrier access to the support they need and deserve!
See you there!
S+S Copyright Workshop
March 6 from 1-3pm in the Lecture Theatre
Come join us for an engaging panel discussion on copyright law and artist rights! We will be discussing how copyright works in Canada and how new technologies like social media and AI affect your rights as an artist. Featuring AUArts alum and AI artist Klara Vollstaedt and CARFAC Alberta representative Tara Vahab.
This workshop is supported by RBC
ELECTIONS: Campaign Period
Dear AUArts community,
Excitement is in the air as we officially kick off the Campaign Period for the Students Association Elections! This is your opportunity to showcase your vision, connect with your peers, and make a lasting impact on AUArts. Even if you’re not running, make sure to check out your peers' platforms and support the community!
Read candidates platforms here!
Campaign Period Details:
🗓️ Dates: March 6th-18th (final day of voting).
🌟 Ways to Boost Your Campaign:
Posters: Transform the campus into your canvas! Create eye-catching posters showcasing your goals and why you're the perfect candidate.
Social Media: Elevate your campaign online! Craft engaging social media posts to reach a wider audience. Don't forget to use our official hashtag #AUArtsElections to connect with your fellow artists!
Classroom Chats: Be the talk of the town! Engage with students in your classes and department. Share your plans, listen to their concerns, and build connections!
Why Your Campaign Matters:
This is the moment to articulate your unique perspective, values, and commitment to AUArts. Your creativity, passion, and engagement during this period will resonate with your fellow students.
How to Get Involved:
🗣️ Let's Make This Campaign Unforgettable!
This Campaign Period is not just about getting votes – it's about sharing your vision and creating connections that will last beyond the elections. Best of luck to all our incredible candidates!
For any additional information or assistance, please contact us at academic.sa@auarts.ca.
🌐✨ #AUArtsElections
MNG LRT Space: Elevating the Paper Object
Elevating the Paper Object
Collaborative project curated by Jonathan Creese
3.4.2024 - 3.22.2024
MNG LRT Space
Through the medium of an 8 ½” x 11” sheet of handmade paper, art students, university faculty, and staff at the institution were confronted with the result of one artist’s process and challenged to enact a manipulation upon it. Conventional labour and material relationships were encouraged to be upended, resulting in a myriad of approaches to the understanding of the paper object. The work as a whole embraces fluidity, not only in terms of the physical material as it traversed manipulation through the hands of various possessors, but also in relation to its contextualisation. The resulting objects transcend the threshold of a material of potential -that is utilitarian and ambiguous- to one of fixed function and purpose as an art object: this further assisted by the positioning of the object within the exhibition space. -Jonathan Creese
Free Breakfast
Free breakfast provided by us! See you then! Make sure you come on time, this event ends while supplies last.
MNG Main Space: Rage Quilts
Rage Quilts
Jessica Rimes and May Jones
2.23.2024 - 3.19.2024
Reception 3.15.2024 @6PM
MNG Main Space
Quilting is a versatile craft that is historically rooted in self-expression, protest, and memorialization. Traditionally, quilting is thought to be a feminine practice and has been made in the home. Quilting requires relatively inexpensive materials and no formal training which keeps the practice accessible to community members and individuals of all backgrounds. Because of these traits, quilts are an ideal vehicle to support our individual messages of feminism and chronic illness advocacy. We often say that our quilts are “made with rage”. This supports both of our concepts because we believe that anger is a catalyst for advocacy and change.
Nomination Period
Dear AUArts community,
Get ready for an exciting journey as we kick off the Students Association Elections for the upcoming term! Your chance to actively participate in shaping the future of AUArts is here, and we're thrilled to announce that the Nomination Period is now open from February 21st to March 5th.
Nomination Period Details:
During this period, students are encouraged to put their names forward for the positions they're passionate about. To officially enter the race, follow these steps:
📝 Fill out a brief nomination form on our website, stating your name, the position you're going for, and why you're interested in running.
📋 Gather nominations from 10 separate students to validate your candidacy.
This is your chance to make a real impact at AUArts, and we can't wait to see the diverse talents and voices stepping up!
Available Positions on Executive Council:
President
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Vice President of Student Life
Vice President of External Affairs
Executive Council Job Details:
Part-time positions
24 hours/week commitment
Entry-level roles with salaries!
President: Starting at $28,080
Vice Presidents: Starting at $25,584
Perfect for building your CV and gaining professional skills!
For more details on the responsibilities of each Executive Council role, please visit our Elections page or contact us at academic.sa@auarts.ca
Available Positions on Student Leadership Council:
School Of Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Print Media
School Of Communication Design: Character Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography
School of Craft and Emerging Media: Ceramics, Fibre, Glass, Jewellery + Metals, MADT
Other Representatives: International Students, BFA General Studies x2, BDES General Studies x2, MFA Studies
Student Leadership Council Role Overview:
Smaller roles
Perfect for dipping your toes into student advocacy!
Meet twice a month
Honorarium of $50 per meeting
Explore student advocacy without a part-time job commitment!
To view a detailed list of available positions and their descriptions, please refer to our Elections page.
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on AUArts! Nominate, campaign, and vote for the leaders who will represent YOU. Let's make this election the best one yet!
Stay tuned for updates on the Campaigning, Voting, and Winners Announcement periods. Feel free to reach out to academic.sa@auarts.ca for any additional information.
Office Closed
AUArts SA is closed for Winter Term Break.
All staff, services, and programs are unavailable during this time.
Pricing 101: Digital + Photo
CORE WORKSHOP for the Virtual Spring Market program. Learn about pricing strategies and considerations for Digital/Photo based mediums, including digital prints, photographs, stickers, cards, and more.
Open to all students whether you're in the S+S program or not! No registration required.
February 14th from 1 pm - 2:30 pm in the Lecture Theatre!
This event is supported by RBC.
Valentines Coffee + Tea Cart
AUArts SA will be coming around with a valentines themed coffee, tea and snack cart during the morning and will go until we run out! Hope to see you on campus!
Notice of Elections
Hey AUArts fam! 🎨✨ Get ready for the most exciting time of the year – the beginning of our Students Association Elections! 🗳️
Here's a quick rundown of the key dates:
📅 Notice Period: February 14th-20th, 2024
📅 Nomination Period: February 21st-March 5th
📅 Campaigning Period: March 6th-12th
📅 Voting Period: March 13th-18th
📅 Winners Announced: March 21st, and in April Sway.
This is YOUR chance to shape the future of AUArts! 🌟 We're opening up all positions on both the Executive Council and Student Leadership Council, so let's make sure every department is represented! 🎓✨
🌟 Executive Council Positions:
President
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Vice President of Student Life
Vice President of External Affairs
💼 Job Deets: Part-time positions, 24 hours a week commitment, entry-level roles with salaries! 🤑 President starting at $28,080, VP starting at $25,584. Perfect for building your CV and gaining professional skills! Learn as you go – we're here to support you! 🚀
Check out more details on responsibilities at our website under Elections, or shoot us an email at academic.sa@auarts.ca for any queries!
🌐 Student Leadership Council Positions:
School Of Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Print Media
School Of Communication Design: Character Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography
School of Craft and Emerging Media: Ceramics, Fibre, Glass, Jewellery + Metals, MADT
Other Representatives: International Students, BFA General Studies x2, BDES General Studies x2, MFA Studies
💡 Role Overview: Smaller roles, perfect for dipping your toes into student advocacy! Meet twice a month, get an honorarium of $50 per meeting. Explore student advocacy without the commitment of a part-time job! 🤝
Find more info about SLC positions on the AUArts-SA website under Elections, or contact academic.sa@auarts.ca if you need assistance!
📚 AUArts, it's time to make your mark! Get ready to nominate, campaign, and vote for the leaders who will represent YOU! 🗣️ Let's make this election the best one yet! 🎉
Find Us! Win a Book!
Find us, Win a book!
This semester, find a token of our yellow buddy GUY and REED within AUArts and win a wellness book of your choosing!
Tokens are hidden around the AUArts campus. If you find a token, bring it to the Students' Association Office (room 335 in the Main Mall) Monday-Thursday 11-4pm and exchange the token for a wellness-based book of your choosing courtesy of Recovery on Campus.
Last day to redeem a token for a prize is April 15th or until all books are claimed.
*Physical tokens required for the exchange, no pictures will be accepted*
Community Micro Grants
Community Micro-Grants Available!
The Students' Association Community Micro-Grants program offers funding and support to clubs, student-run galleries, and projects on campus. This program aims to foster collaboration, facilitate skill and knowledge sharing, promote professional development, provide opportunities for low-stakes entry-level arts administration and project development, combat social isolation, and create a strong creative community.
Juli Song Exhibition
MNG Main Space
1.04.2024 - 2.09.2024
This is what I hear
by Juli Song
Reception 2.09 @ 7PM
This is what I hear is an installation piece that investigates the sharing of lived experience as political knowledge that is owned and expressed by people who experience it (1). Throughout the exhibition are fabric strips that are racist comments made to the artist in her lifetime. The show aims to give these internalized experiences a physical form, the fabric strips become evidence, no longer can they be refuted and dismissed. The doll, in place of the artist, challenges these statements, returning the gaze of the fabric strips and facing away from the dismissive ones with an unsettling defiant stare.
1. Potts, K., & Brown, L. (2005). Becoming an Anti-Oppressive Researcher. In L. Brown & S. Strega (Eds.), Research as Resistance: Critical, Indigenous and Anti-oppressive Approaches (pp. 255–286). Canadian Scholars’ Press.`
Winter Health + Dental Plan Opt-in/Out Period
Period for Winter students to opt-out of the plan, or opt-in a partner and/or dependents. This is the only period that newly-enrolled Winter students are able to do so for the 2023-2024 academic year.
For more information please visit: https://www.auarts-sa.ca/health-dental-plan/#opt-in-opt-out
Winter 2023-24 Health + Dental Plan Begins
Newly-enrolled Winter students are automatically have extended Health + Dental Coverage from January 1st 2023 - August 31st 2024.
For more information visit https://www.auarts-sa.ca/health-dental-plan/
Office Closed
AUArts SA is closed for Winter Break.
All staff, services, and programs are unavailable during this time.
Holiday Coffee Cart
Holiday Coffee Cart
There will be a holiday coffee cart coming around to folks on Dec 13th I will be coming around with snacks and warm drinks on wheels to you!
S+S Spring Applications Open
Hey Creatives! Get ready to showcase your talent at the Virtual Spring Market 2024.
Dont 't Miss Out! Applications open now until February 1 2024 11:59pm MST.
Why Apply?
Have you ever dreamt of taking your art online? This is your chance! Apply now for our 10 week Virtual Spring Market program and let us guide you through the essentials:
Writing compelling artist statements
Pricing your artwork
Documenting your pieces for online marketplaces
Branding tips
Copyright guidance
Proper packaging techniques
What Sets Us Apart?
We charge a modest 25% commission fee, directly contributing to:
Workshops for skill enhancement
Shopify domain hosting fees
Our Photo-Doc Days program, offering professional documentation at a reduced cost
Find the application form here: https://form.jotform.com/233366040513245
Questions? Reach out to showandsale.sa@auarts.ca or salehelp.sa@auarts.ca.
Seize this opportunity to elevate your art and make a mark in the digital market!
MNG: Call for Jury Members
The call for MNG jury members opens December 4, 2023!
Meet and discuss art with your peers, eat snacks, and have input on what will be shown in the gallery spaces this winter semester!
Please note: jury members are required to commit time to reviewing all MNG submissions, taking notes on submissions, and meeting with the MNG Coordinator and other jurors to discuss each application.
Deadline for applications is January 8, 2024 at 11:59pm.
Find out more and apply at: https://www.marionnicollgallery.ca/submissions
MNG: Call for Submissions Winter
Call for Submissions
Submissions for the Winter exhibition season are now open! Calling all AUArts students of any year or major and recent alumni [within last three years]. Show your work in either our Main Space or LRT Window Space here at AUArts! 〰️
Learn more: https://www.marionnicollgallery.ca/submissions
Email mng@auarts.ca if you have any questions or need assistance with the application process.
Marsel Reddick Exhibition
MNG Main Space
11.4.2023 - 12.22.2023
Scoring the MNG
by Marsel Reddick
Scoring the MNG is a durational performance where a musical score is composed on a piano inside of the Marion Nicoll Gallery (MNG) as an exploration of translation and interpretation. The characteristics and architecture of the MNG guide the composition process, and the score is written directly onto the walls of the MNG throughout the duration of the exhibition. Compositional parameters are extracted from observations made in and around the gallery related to the language of music. For example: the MNG’s cubic/square shape might be represented through use of quartal harmony, four-note chords, shell chords (to create a sense of containment/spatiality), and avoiding the antithetical circle of fifths. The work becomes an ongoing process of attempting to translate one non-verbal language (architecture) into another (music) to underscore a relationship between the two.MNG Main Space
Reception December 8, 2023 at 7pm