Open House

Explore Your Future in Fine Arts!

Thursday, November 13, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

A group of people stand outside the entrance of the School of Art Student Gallery. The sign above the glass doors reads "School of Art Student Gallery."

Are you, or someone you know, a Grade 11 or 12 student with a passion for art? Do you dream of pursuing a post-secondary degree in fine arts? Don’t miss the chance to join us at the School of Art’s Open House and experience what it's like to be a student at the University of Manitoba!

Customize your visit with presentations, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities led by our faculty and students. You’ll also have the chance to win a set of art supplies!

To secure your spot register by November 12, 2025. 

For more information, please reach out to our Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator, Louella Yambot, at Louella.Yambot@umanitoba.ca.

 

People interact in a printmaking studio filled with large presses and tools.
A group of students gather around a table for a printmaking demonstration, engaging with tools and materials.
A hand rolls ink onto a detailed print block during a printmaking activity.
Two visitors view an art display with multiple framed works on a gallery wall.
Students participate in a life drawing class, sketching a model posing with props in a bright studio.
A collection of figure drawings pinned on a wall, showcasing various poses and sketch styles.
A green screen setup with a camera on a tripod in a dark studio space.
Screens display close-up images of lenses and photography equipment in a dimly lit room.
Two students examine printed artworks and posters displayed on tables and walls in a classroom setting.
A group of people in a red-lit darkroom, observing photographic equipment and processes.

Schedule

11:30 am: Start of check-in (ARTlab Building main entrance, 180 Dafoe Road)
12:00 pm: Welcome and overview of afternoon (ARTlab room 136) 
12:15 pm: Life of an Art Historian presentation
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Activities are come and go, unless otherwise noted. 

  • Photogram Workshops - Registration required. Limited spots.
  • Motion Capture Demo
  • Print Media in Action
  • Strike a Pose: Figure Drawing Live!
  • Shop, Share, & Say Hello! - Mini-ceramic and Print sale
  • Show your work! Portfolio reviews
  • Design Your Tomorrow: Admissions, Portfolios & Program Pathways
  • Explore the Indigenous Student Space

The full schedule including room locations for each activity will be provided at the event. 

Ready to join us?

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of fine arts at one of Canada’s top institutions. It’s a day designed to inspire, engage, and help you envision your future as a student in the School of Art.

Register for SoA Fall Open House!

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