Facing Backlash: Performance in the Age of Reactionary Politics

Is DEDI dead? What does this mean for Canadian theatre? The multidimensionality of the international backlash against Decolonization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEDI) initiatives has a direct bearing on the lives and careers of theatre artists across Canada, especially racialized and minoritized artists. Although meaningful changes have occurred in many professional and educational contexts since […]

Connected Minds Artist-in-Residence Meet & Greet

Join the Sensorium and AMPD community to welcome Connected Minds Artists-in-Residence Ar Ducao and Gala Hernández López. This event will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about each artist’s interdisciplinary artistic methodologies and community engaged-research in an informal, conversational environment and allow us to collectively discuss and explore the role that artists play in […]

EXCLUSION: Beyond the Silence Screening

EXCLUSION: Beyond the Silence is a feature documentary that reveals the human impact of a discriminatory immigration policy that caused lasting intergenerational trauma to Chinese Canadians, their culture and family life. The film was directed by Sensorium Research Associate Kiera Loughran. This screening is co-presented by Sensorium, YCAR, and the Department of Theatre, Dance, and […]

WORD, SOUND, POWER: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression

Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of Black artistry, where words, sounds and power collide in a night to remember. The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora presents WORD, SOUND, POWER: An Annual Black History Month Celebration! This year’s theme, “Past, Present & Future,” honours Black culture’s rich history, present, and promising future […]

World Music Festival 2025

York University’s World Music Festival is a cross-cultural celebration spotlighting musical traditions around the world. Produced by Professor Mike Cadó this global sonic tour presents a sampling of several international cultures represented in York’s world music program. The festival packs two concerts into one day – Thursday, March 13, 2025 Maps and Directions THURSDAY, MARCH 13 12:30 […]

York Dance Ensemble presents Here and Now

The Annual Department of Dance Showcase featuring the York Dance Ensemble presents Here and Now. This performance features works by Artistic Director Syreeta Hector, the delicately expressive choreography of Jane Alison McKinney, and the dynamic, powerful presence of York Dance Alumni Emily Duckett. The program blends elements of modern dance with a variety of contemporary styles, […]

Moccasin Identifier: Learn about the Land Through Art Workshop

Join the team from Moccasin Identifier, from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, to learn about the traditional Indigenous lands that the new Markham campus is on through an art workshop. Learn more about traditional footwear and contribute to ongoing development of land-based art and learning on our new Markham campus at York University, as […]

AMPD Artist Talk with Professor Hung Keung

Creative Collaboration: From Research to Artistic Practice The Department of Visual Art & Art History is honoured to welcome Hung Keung, a new and digital media artist, researcher and professor, for an exclusive artist talk hosted by department Chair Brandon Vickerd. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: 3072 DB (Victor […]

Oscar Peterson Jazz Artist-in-Residence, Stephanie Chou

Award winning composer, saxophonist and singer, Stephanie Chou is the second of two musicians featured as part of the Department of Music’s 2024-2025 Oscar Peterson Jazz Artist-in-Residence. Stephanie will be joined by Jeremy Siskind on piano. The following sessions are free and open to the public. Tuesday, October 8 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Meet the […]

World @ Midday: Atish Mukhopadhyay

North Indian Classical Music and The Sarod Atish Mukhopadhyay stands as one of the rare virtuosos of the Sarode in the contemporary panorama of North Indian Classical Instrumental musicians. A dedicated scholar of traditional music, he proudly carries the legacy of the ‘Maihar Senia Gharana of Baba Allauddin Khan,’ serving as its direct representative and […]