Visual Art & Art History News

January 1, 2022

AMPD’s top 10 moments of 2021

2021 had its challenges. As we enter 2022, let's reflect on just some of the many moments that made 2021 a special one at AMPD.


November 6, 2021

Professor Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory wins prestigious 2021 Sobey Art Award

Professor Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory earns the 2021 Sobey Art Award, one of the world's most valuable prizes for Canadian emerging visual artists, at a ceremony at the National Gallery of Canada. Prof. Williamson Bathory takes home the $100,000 Canadian prize, generously supported by the Sobey Art Foundation.


November 1, 2021

Exhibit captures dedication of Filipina care workers during COVID-19

Dr. Marissa Largo (Visual Arts & Art History) collaborates across York University to curate a collection of photos by Filipina nurses, personal support workers and in-home caregivers that capture everyday moments of struggle, while caring for the most vulnerable during the pandemic on display at A Space Gallery in downtown Toronto.


June 11, 2021

Message to the AMPD community

I am writing to you today to not offer another statement. I am writing to you today to offer my deepest condolences and acknowledge the pain of individuals and communities affected by these and other events.


Sonia Cara
June 8, 2021

Spreading Self-Love in the Visual Arts

Sonia Cara just graduated York University  with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual arts. She has a background in Early Childhood Education, and will be furthering her education at Brock University thiss fall to complete her Bachelor of Education.


text reads happy pride month from AMPD in a rainbow gradient
June 1, 2021

AMPD Celebrates Pride

The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design has a rich 2SLGBTQIA community. We pride ourselves as a place where students can find their community; where they can express themselves fully, and be loved by their friends, peers and mentors for it.