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AMPD alumnus named 2026–27 Artist in Residence at the Jackman Humanities Institute
Clint Enns (MA ’13, PhD ’19), a graduate of York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), has been named the 2026–27...
AMPD students and alumni recognized with wins and nominations at the 2026 Toronto Arts Awards
AMPD staff member helps AGO uncover identity of woman in rare 18th-century portrait
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AMPD alumnus named 2026–27 Artist in Residence at the Jackman Humanities Institute
The residency brings artists into close dialogue with faculty and students through lectures, workshops, seminars and teaching.
AMPD students and alumni recognized with wins and nominations at the 2026 Toronto Arts Awards
Presented annually by the Toronto Arts Foundation, the awards recognize artists, cultural leaders and organizations whose work contributes to the city’s arts and culture sector.
AMPD PhD research in Visual Art and Art History presented at Baycrest Art and Health Lecture Series
The series explored how contemporary art research can contribute to conversations around cognitive health and wellbeing.
AMPD alumni, students and faculty recognized with numerous 2026 Canadian Screen Award nominations
This year, AMPD is well represented with over 25 people recognized across multiple categories.
Three AMPD alumni named in York University’s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30
AMPD alumni are among this year’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30, with work spanning film, dance and data journalism.
Academy Award–winning producer reflects on four decades of filmmaking and connections to AMPD
Academy Award–winning producer Niv Fichman reflects on four decades of filmmaking and his work with AMPD alumni helping shape Canadian cinema.
AMPD and industry partners launch first-of-its-kind production design workshop
A first-of-its-kind workshop hosted at the York U Motion Media Studio (YUMMS) has brought together early-career art, film and media practitioners to build professional sets entirely from reclaimed materials.
From AMPD to Sundance, two alumni tie the knot at Film Premiere
Gabriela and Jack met as students in the Cinema & Media Arts - Film Production program, where their creative partnership first began.
AMPD Music alumnus wins Grammy Award
Justin Gray (MA ’14) has won the award for Best Immersive Audio Album at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his album IMMERSED.