Beads of change

York U curator champions Inuit food sovereignty through international collaboration

AMPD alumna wins top award at Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

Zahra Saleki, an alumna from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) has recently won the prestigious “Catherine Bratty Award for Best of Art Fair” at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair. “This recognition validates the countless hours and unwavering passion I have dedicated to my craft, says Saleki. “It highlights the […]

AMPD Alum and Associate Dean Illuminate History of Photography in Canada in New Book

Photography in Canada, 1839 – 1989 offers an unprecedented exploration of a fascinating history. Authors Sarah Bassnett and Sarah Parsons take readers into Canada’s earliest studios, follow the adventures of geographic expeditions, trace the significance of cameras for soldiers in battle, reveal the roles of imagery in colonial oppression and resistance, and examine how photography has […]

Abraham Oghobase: From York University to the Nigeria Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale

Every other year, the art world converges in Italy for the Venice Biennale, a prestigious showcase of contemporary art from around the globe. Among the myriad of talents featured at the 2024 biennale, Abraham Onoriode Oghobase, an alum of York University's Graduate Program in Visual Art (MFA 2022), will display his work at the Nigeria […]

AMPD Alum on York’s 2024 Top 30 Alumni Under 30 list

Congratulations to Marissa Magneson (BFA ’18), an alumna of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), for her recognition as one of York University’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2024 This notable achievement follows in the footsteps of other distinguished AMPD alumni on previous Top 30 Alumni Under 30 lists, including […]

New online database makes York’s art collection accessible

The Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) recently announced the official launch of the York University Art Collection Online, a searchable database providing students, scholars and the public with access to York’s valued art collection.

Justice Fund announced gift to AMPD for Black, Indigenous students’ arts education

A $100,000 donation from the Justice Fund will provide financial support for 14 Black and Indigenous students to attend York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

AMPD Launches New Virtual Tour

Prospective students worldwide can now experience AMPD 24/7, 365. The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) has unveiled a new virtual tour resource to showcase its 300,000-square-feet worth of facilities, share student stories and highlight experiential education opportunities. The AMPD Virtual Tour allows visitors to view state-of-the-art facilities associated with different departments […]

AMPD hosted National Portfolio Day for second year in a row

For the second year, York University's AMPD hosts Ontario's National Portfolio Day, offering students portfolio feedback and university application guidance.

AMPD Championed Creativity at Nuit Blanche 2023

York University’s AMPD joins Nuit Blanche Toronto on Sept. 23, presenting installations, exhibitions, and performances that explore innovation and the natural world.