Each spring, the Visual Art & Art History department proudly showcases the extraordinary talent, creativity, and critical insight of our students through a dynamic public exhibition. This annual celebration highlights an inspiring range of works produced across disciplines reflecting the depth, innovation, and diverse perspectives that define our program. Join us to experience the energy […]
The Harriet Tubman Institute is proud to present Politics/Poetics of Migration, a new gallery exhibition showcasing the work of AMPD students and alumni. Please join us for an evening of cultural celebration featuring live African drumming and an engaging artist talk with the creators behind the collection. Politics/Poetics of Migration Location: (HNES 140) Date: February 5, […]
In May 2025, twenty-three York University students traveled to Costa Rica to participate in the PANF 3030/5030 Global Eco-Arts Residency course. This ten day intensive course comprised a series of workshops, gallery tours, creative class-based exercises, and participation in a local community festival at York University’s Las Nubes Eco-Campus and surrounding areas. Through these experiences, […]
For 20+ years the Print Media Area has mounted a yearly exhibition of upper-level artwork from the combined VISA 3070/4070 course. This year-long course has enabled students to experiment, hone and broaden their work in print media while developing a closely knit community between students, faculty and technicians, in a manner unique in the Department […]
If you are thinking of pursuing a post-secondary education in art or design you will likely have to include a portfolio of your work as part of your application. At National Portfolio Day member schools, accredited art or design universities and colleges, will provide students with a unique opportunity to meet one on one with […]
Please join us on Thursday, March 20 at 6:00pm for a public talk by artist Kim Adams in The Goldfarb Gallery. Part of the 2024-2025 Sculpture Talk lecture series, this talk is co-presented by The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery. The Sculpture Talk lecture series invites contemporary artists to York University to share and discuss recent projects, working methodologies, and […]
Please join us on Tuesday, February 11, 6:00pm for a public talk by artist Patrick Cruz as part of the 2024-25 Sculpture Talk Lecture series. Tuesday, February 11, 2025 6:00 p.m. CFA 130 FREE (Register HERE) About the Speaker Patrick Cruz is an artist, educator, and albularyo who considers the role of spirituality, improvisation, intuition, and play as […]
Extraction and Photography In celebration of the 60th anniversary of grad studies at York University the Department of Visual Art and Art History is excited to present the 2025 Goldfarb lecture in Visual Arts featuring a conversation between Abraham Oghobase (MFA ’21) and Siobhan Angus (PhD ’20). Wednesday, January 29, 2025 6:30 p.m. FREE Room 004 Accolade East Building […]
Please join us on Thursday, December 12, 6:00pm for a public talk by artist Jenine Marsh in The Goldfarb Gallery. Part of the 2024-25 Sculpture Talk lecture series, this talk is co-presented by The Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery, which features Marsh’s work in the current exhibition Manual Assembly. Thursday, December 12 6:00 p.m. The Goldfarb Gallery FREE (Register HERE) About […]
Join us for a public lecture with artist Michael Belmore, part of the 2024-25 Sculpture Talk Lecture Series. Tuesday, November 26 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 214 CFA (The Joan & Martin Goldfarb Centre for Fine Arts) FREE (Register HERE) About the Speaker Michael Belmore employs a variety of materials and processes that at times […]