School of Art
Student experience
Students at the School of Art are part of a vibrant and culturally diverse community. Our students are actively engaged in organizing exhibitions, attending visiting artists’ talks and social events and meeting with student groups. Many of these activities extend beyond the campus, including pop up projects and student exhibitions in artist run centres, as well as volunteer opportunities and internships. These are often transformative experiences that bridge the gap between academic and professional life.
Student resources
From funding opportunities to safety guidelines, we're here to make sure you have what you need to thrive as a SOA student.
Get involved
Join a community of likeminded students, show off your work in the Student Gallery and follow us on Instagram to stay connected.
Become a student monitor!
The School of Art is looking for Fall 2021 Student Monitors in the following areas:
- Ceramics
- Digital
- Printmaking
- Foundation
- Sculpture,
- Photography
- Office
- Gallery
Please read through the job description below carefully. If you think you are a suitable candidate please submit your resume and cover letter to Sarah.Rout@umanitoba.ca
*Please make sure you indicate which position(s) you would like to be considered for in your cover letter.
Student Monitor: Job Description
Maintenance/Set up:
- Prepare classroom, clean up the classroom, i.e., take out/put away supplies, inventory supplies, end of term clean up
- Monitor studio environment, safe use of tools/equipment
- Clean sinks and counters
- Organize storage closets and lockup cabinets/cupboards
- Report situations that may violate fire or EHSO regulations to the general office.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be a full-time student
- Must be able to implement and carry out studio procedures
- Must be organized and punctual
- Strong communication skills
Supervision:
- Detailed verbal/written instruction
Requirements:
- Requires some physical effort such as lifting and moving materials
- Knowledge/ability to use studio materials
- Ability to make informed choices on behalf of students about the use of materials/tools
Hours of work 0 – 10
Interested? Submit your cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications for the job!
SOA Student Gallery
Exhibition proposals
Solo, group, and curated shows are all welcome in any medium ranging from painting to performance, audio to animation, and everything in-between, including traditional and expanded practices, and interdisciplinary works. Exhibitions will typically run for one or two weeks, but we welcome proposals for exhibitions, events, performances, and/or happenings for shorter lengths of time. Please contact David Foster for more information.
Visiting Speaker Series
The SoA Visiting Speaker Series offers students and faculty the opportunity to engage with professional Canadian and international artists, curators, critics, designers, and art historians.
2021 Proposals
The Visiting Speakers Committee accepts proposals each academic term for guest lectures, artist talks, workshops, and studio visits. In accordance with Covid-19 health guidelines, visiting artists will participate through Zoom or other forms of virtual communications.
Visiting speaker application form | Winter 2021 academic term application period: CLOSED
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School of Fine Arts Students Association (SOFA)
The School of Fine Arts Students Association serves to assist students in University of Manitoba’s School of Fine Arts with social events planning, fundraising and financial support for exposure into the Arts community, both within the School and the fine arts community as a whole.
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The University of Manitoba Ceramics Club
The UMCeramics student group has a long-standing and active record of hosting internationally-known artists through its Ceramics Lecture Series and co-hosting the 1000 Miles Apart conference, with the School of Art, once every five years.
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School of Art
Room 313 ARTlab Building
180 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2