Department of Art and Art History
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Take the opportunity to work with award-winning professors, internationally renowned artists, and technical staff.
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Explore our large, bright classrooms and studios. Use up-to-date equipment and experiment with leading-edge processes.
Programs
Graduate programs
UCalgary Arts is embarking on an ambitious Arts renewal process. Starting for Fall 2025, we will pause admissions to the MFA programs in Art and Art History.
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Information on events, gallery exhibitions, portfolios, and opportunities.
News and Announcements
From Calgary to Malibu
Dr. Dyron Daughrity (PhD ’05) builds a life in scholarship and leadership
Dr. Leslie Reid appointed interim dean, Faculty of Arts
A message from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson
Introducing our newest Department Heads
Faculty of Arts
What does ‘Made in Canada’ mean to you?
Four UCalgary alumni explore how consumers can be more thoughtful, strategic, and patriotic on National Indigenous Peoples Day and beyond
Outstanding members of UCalgary Arts honoured
Faculty awards recognize Arts community's achievements and influence
In the Media
In the News Justine Bui (Alumna), Art and Art History, in CBC News
ASIAN CHANGEMAKERS: Justine Bui raising awareness about colourism through art
In the News David Simmonds, Art and Art History, in Halifax Examiner
Moving from disability rights to disability justice
In the News Judy Anderson, Art and Art History, in Windspeaker
Exhibit challenges audiences to see ‘unlimited potential’ of beadwork
In the News Audie Murray, Alumna, Art and Art History, in Eagle Feather News
Regina’s first indigenous artist in residence is hard at work
In the News arch Magazine
How a Swiss Startup in the 1960s Led to Some of the Canadian Prairies’ Most Innovative Art
In the News Audie Murray (recent MFA grad), Art and Art History, in Regina Leader-Post
Beadwork artist Audie Murray to be first Indigenous Artist in Residency
Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence
Faculty of Arts Awards recognize faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students and alumni whose work advances research, creativity and community impact across disciplines.
April 28, 2026 | 2 – 4:30 p.m.
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