Creative Studies

Final artwork selection process.

PR/12NT: One Exhibition, Twelve Curators

New exhibition in the FINA Gallery, organized as part of the Art History and Visual Culture program’s fourth-year experiential learning Curating Contemporary Art course

Following an academic path from engineering to visual art, to landscape architecture

Following an academic path from engineering to visual art, to landscape architecture

Visual Arts alumni Josh Fender talks about his experience as a visual arts student proved invaluable in his architecture program

Theatre student, public speaking on stage

Public Theatre Project

This project aims to foster cross-faculty collaboration and build a sense of community, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, and provide creative tools and outlets that contribute to student well-being

Kelly Yuste’s passion for art history has shaped her university experience

Kelly Yuste’s passion for art history has shaped her university experience

Art History and Visual Culture major talks about her time here at UBCO and why she chose to study here.

sn̓ilíʔtn, a permanent installation by Syilx artist Les Louis and co-funded by the ONA and UBC, was erected in September of 2016 in the central courtyard on campus to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of UBC Okanagan and the UBC Centennial.

Learning by Doing: Art History and Visual Culture Takes Public Art Experiential

Art history course balances lectures, readings, guest speakers and public art tours to give students a full experiential learning opportunity

Brianna Ferguson at her book launch, April 2022, at the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art

Alumni Profile: Brianna Ferguson

Creative Writing alumna talks about her time at UBC Okanagan and her plans for teaching a first year creative writing class, here at UBCO

MFA Thesis Exhibitions by Jessie Emilie Schmode and Troy Teichrib

MFA Thesis Exhibitions by Jessie Emilie Schmode and Troy Teichrib

Celebrating Artistic Achievement: MFA Candidates Showcase Final Works at Lake Country Art Gallery

Penticton author wins the 26th annual Okanagan Short Story Contest

Penticton author wins the 26th annual Okanagan Short Story Contest

Winners of the 26th annual Okanagan Short Story Contest announced at a public event

Tom Leveen

Student Profile: Tom Leveen

Masters of Fine Arts student, Tom Leveen, talks about his time here at UBC Okanagan

Alumni Profile: Toby Lawrence

Alumni Profile: Toby Lawrence

Toby Lawrence completed a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus on curatorial practice