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AMPD community featured across city festivals and showcases throughout the summer
Students, alumni and faculty from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) have been bringing their work to public spaces and...
AMPD community members recognized at 46th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
Order of Canada honours three AMPD community members
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Professor Jennifer Fisher Launches 'Portraits as Portals' at the Archives of Ontario
This innovative installation centres around a 19th century painting, by an artist whose name is currently unknown, from the art collection of the Government of Ontario.
Kara Hamilton named the 2025 L.L. Odette Sculptor in Residence
In May 2025, Canadian contemporary sculptor Kara Hamilton will join York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) as the next L.L. Odette Sculptor in Residence.
AMPD Professor and Alumna win accolades at 2024 Galeries Ontario Galleries (GOG) Awards
AMPD Professor Marissa Largo and alumna Melissa Bennett receive prestigious accolades at the 47th Annual GOG Awards, celebrating their outstanding contributions to Canadian visual arts.
Pura Vida Exhibit Highlights AMPD Students’ EcoCampus Experience
The Gales Gallery at York University recently hosted Pura Vida, an exhibition celebrating the creative reflections of students from York University’s School of the Arts, Performance, Media and Design (AMPD) on their experience at the Las Nubes EcoCampus.
Professor Jennifer Fisher Brings Tarot and Archives Together in New Exhibition
Professor Jennifer Fisher from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), in collaboration with co-curator Jim Drobnick, recently opened a new exhibition entitled Artists’ Tarot and the Archive at the Archives of Ontario.
AMPD Celebrates alumni and faculty nominations for the 2024 Galeries Ontario Galleries (GOG) Awards
Three members of York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) community—two alumni from the Graduate Program in Art History and Visual Culture (AHVC) and a faculty member—have been honoured as nominees for the distinguished 2024 Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries (GOG) Awards.
Professor Brandon Vickerd Receives 2023-2024 AMPD Research Award
The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) at York University has recognized Professor Brandon Vickerd with the AMPD Research Award for 2023-2024.
AMPD student and alumni work debuts at 2024 Nuit Blanche
Students and alumni from York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) will be showcasing their artistic talents at this year’s Nuit Blanche. Taking place October 5th, from 7 pm to 7 am, Nuit Blanche is a free all-night cel ...
Professor Fisher reimagines archival practice with Archives by Artists exhibition
Professor Jennifer Fisher from York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), alongside co-curator Jim Drobnick, recently launched the exhibition Archives by Artists at the Archives of Ontario. Presenting a captivating co ...