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From AMPD to Sundance, two alumni tie the knot at Film Premiere
Gabriela Osio Vanden (BFA ’16) and Jack Weisman (BFA ’15) arrived at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival as fellow alumni and longtime collaborators, ready to...
AMPD Music alumnus wins Grammy Award
AMPD professor rethinks public art, earns national recognition
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AMPD alum establishes endowment to support queer youth
AMPD alum and former staff member, Jeffrey Zoeller, has created an endowment to support students in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at York.
New Sony Scholarship Established at AMPD
A new scholarship has been established at The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD). The Sony Scholarship supports Black and Indigenous students in the Department of Cinema and Media Arts (CMA), providing $10,000 annually to one un ...
York University Singers perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City
The York University Singers, an ensemble comprised of students and alumni from York’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD), took the stage at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Professor Jennifer Fisher wins Art Basel Award
Professor Jennifer Fisher is an inaugural recipient of the Art Basel Award in the Media & Storytellers category. Presented for the first time this year, the Art Basel Awards celebrate individuals and organizations who are shaping the future of contemporary art.
Remembering Professor Janet Jones
Janet Jones, a long-serving faculty member in York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) and internationally recognized and exhibited artist, has passed away.
AMPD alumni nominated for Canadian Screen Awards
With nominations in over 50 categories, graduates are recognized for excellence in performance, direction, writing, music, cinematography, sound, and more.
Cinespace Toronto wins Studio of the Year at Global Production Awards, highlights York U Partnership
Cinespace Studios Toronto, the city’s largest provider of film and television production facilities, has been named Studio of the Year at the 2025 Global Production Awards in Cannes.
AMPD Alumni Shine at 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards
York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) proudly celebrates five alumni who were recognized at the 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards. Now in its 12th year, the annual celebration honours the standout voices and productions that shaped Toronto’s theatre scene over the 2024–25 season.
Professor Laura Levin blends art, activism and academia in mentorship approach
Professor Laura Levin is creating powerful learning opportunities that go far beyond the classroom. From residencies in Costa Rica to collaborative projects with artists and activists from across the Americas, her work helps students explore how art can build community and respond meaningfully to global challenges.