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.

The main front entrance of the ArtLab building.

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.

Three School of Art students sit at a narrow table in front of a window.

Academic advising 

As you navigate your degree in the School of Art, our Student Advising Team is available to talk about your options and answer questions related to your program. They can provide information about programs, entrance requirements, course selection, and assist with the registration process. They can also refer you to other student services, academic supports, university resources and community organizations when needed. 

Students sit in a circle around a prof for a presentation in a bright window lit ARTlab studio

Scholarships and awards

In addition to student awards that are offered through Financial Aid and Awards, the School of Art offers scholarships, bursaries and fellowships available to undergraduate and graduate students.

School of Art student Kristen Flattery exhibition space.

Exhibitions and events

The School of Art exhibits art by professional artists and students in several galleries on campus in collaboration with other institutions across the country and in partnership with the Winnipeg art community.

Get involved

Join a community of likeminded students, show off your work in the Student Gallery and follow us on Instagram to stay connected.

School of Art Student Gallery

The School of Art Student Gallery offers ever-changing exhibitions throughout the academic year, generally on view for one to two weeks, and are organized by School of Art Students working in conjunction with the Student Art Curatorial Selection Committee.

Location: 158H Taché Arts Complex, University of Manitoba (Map)

School of art facilities

The School of Art offers wide-ranging facilities to support students’ creative output, many of which are accessible 24/7

Large-format digital print shop
Large new darkroom and wet lab spaces
Extensive sculpture fabrication facilities
Comprehensive ceramics area with newly built wood-fired kiln
MAC lab and private editing suites
Sound stage
Print media studio equipped for a broad range of print and papermaking processes

ARTlab

The new hub of the School of Art, this award-winning structure houses studios for drawing, painting, studio photography, video and print media, the MAC lab, smart classrooms for art history and studio lectures, the School of Art Gallery, the School’s administrative offices.