Creative Studies

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

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

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

Patrick in his HAPPY DAY FREE GIFT TRUCK project

Visual Arts Instructor Receives Teaching Award

Patrick Lundeen is recognized for his work in guiding students to cultivate their own creativity

UBC Okanagan MFA student awarded 2022 Audain Foundation Travel Award

UBC Okanagan MFA student awarded 2022 Audain Foundation Travel Award

Funding will allow Nasim Pirhadi to travel to New York to explore the history and practice of feminist art

Hummingbird Spirits: an installation in memorium

Hummingbird Spirits: an installation in memorium

A series of hummingbird flags were created in honour of the children (little spirits) who never came home.

MFA student takes top prize at the annual Okanagan Short Story Contest this year.

MFA student takes top prize at the annual Okanagan Short Story Contest this year.

Writer in Residence Naben Ruthnum announced the 4 finalists at a public event on March 31st