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Remember to thank your technicians and staff⭐ There's so many people behind the scenes making sure SOA runs smoothly and helping us bring our creative visions to life! We couldn't do it without all your hard work, skill, and patience. Make sure you give the technicians, staff and custodial crew all a big THANK YOU whenever you can! And a special thank you to Ashkan Nejadebrahimi, SOA Video Technician, who is off to Video Pool🙌 Portraits by: Mireya Tolentino, Anna Sawchuk, Patricia Sanque, Jed Santos, Abi Deibert and Myeisha Laniog

【 ECHOES OF PERSISTENCE 】 Opening Wednesday, May 13th in the School of Art Student Gallery, @sofasa and @um.asbc present ‘Echoes of Persistence’. We invite you all to join us at our closing reception, as part of city-wide Pride celebrations, on Wednesday, May 27th at 6pm. Refreshments will be provided, along with a free screen printing station to print shirts with a design that celebrates SOA’s pride. 📍 SOA Student Gallery, 158H Taché Arts Complex at 150 Dafoe Rd ⏰ open weekdays 9am - 4pm 🗓️ May 13th - May 27th 🌈 Closing reception: May 27th at 6pm At the heart of ‘Echoes of Persistence’ is the unflinching desire to celebrate queer resistance. In a variety of works by students in both the School of Art and Faculty of Arts, the gallery becomes a site of queer assembly.

ON NOW in the SOA Student Gallery 📍 SOA Student Gallery, 158H Taché Arts Complex at 150 Dafoe Rd ⏰ open weekdays 9am - 4pm 🗓️ May 13th - May 27th 🌈 Closing reception: May 27th at 6pm Featuring work from 11 artists across the University of Manitoba, the gallery space has been transformed into a site of queer assembly - somewhere messy, relational, and alive. Featuring: Kyle Hall Ashton Geerligs UV Chawla Zach Bahr Aria Evans Jasmin Reimer Malcolm Reimer Zenna Weimar Galateia Kefalas Indiana M. A. Humniski Alex Rana ⚠️ Work within this exhibition contains graphic sexual content and is best suited to a mature audience - however, the gallery is open to all and we encourage viewers of all ages. A section of the gallery is clearly closed off to provide visitors the option to view the work. Please note the signage posted. Viewer discretion is advised.

Campus Goes Central: Until May 16th There’s still time to stop by @marthastreetstudio to discover an incredible selection of student printmaking from the School of Art. From first-time printers to graduating students, we’re so excited to showcase just a fraction of the talent at SOA! 🌟Exhibition run: May 1st - May 16th, 2026 🌟Gallery open: 10 – 5 Tuesday to Saturday Exhibition description by Abi Deibert and Max Snidal: Campus goes Central: Print Edition is a celebration of the incredible skill and effort that the University of Manitoba’s School of Art students demonstrate in their art practice. This exhibition aims to increase visibility for emerging student printmakers by transporting their work from campus to downtown Winnipeg, transforming Martha Street Studio into a collection of student made work. With the intention of acknowledging the enthusiasm and vigor that the students dedicate to their craft, Campus goes Central strives to highlight voices that are typically restricted to exhibition at the university, merging two separate art scenes to expose each to what the other has to offer. With boundless energy and fresh ideas, this assortment of work demonstrates how the School of Art’s students are redefining printmaking on their own terms.

Calling all UM Fine Art Students! If you're graduating this year, Graffiti Gallery is planning a group exhibit to showcase your art! Who can apply? Graduating students of the University of Manitoba's Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours DEADLINE: May 8th, 2026 Please email your application to [email protected] Subject should read: BFA Grad Exhibition 2026. Selected artists will be notified by email by May 15, 2026.

Campus Goes Central: Installation check-in We’re so thrilled to be back at @marthastreetstudio for a third year to showcase student printmakers from the School of Art! Finishing touches are happening today as the team gets set for the opening reception this Friday, May 1st. Come join us to see Campus Goes Central: Print Edition! 🌟 Reception: Friday, May 1st @ 5-8pm (@firstfridayswinnipeg ) 🌟Exhibition run: May 1st - May 16th, 2026 Featuring the work of: Mirée Maguet Anna Sawchuk Fan Xia Patricia Sanque Samantha Waldman Ghost Nedohin-Macek Erin Hope Lorna Weir Erin Waterer Brian Guevarra Molly Armstrong Myeisha Laniog Jed Santos Rebecca Smith Jithasree Marar Samantha Klassen Hanna Desjarlais Jayden Fallis Emily Bradie Pamela Baptista Dylan Carr

after…hours…? after hours in the studio! 🫵 YOU are invited to SOA’s biggest party happening this Saturday! 🗓️ April 25th 8pm-1am 📍VW Social Club, 65 Chancellors Circle ☽ All are welcome! ☽ All entries purchased/reserved will get a free drink ticket upon entry ☽ Huge selection of raffle prizes ☽ Free photobooth inside from 8pm-11pm ☽ Karaoke! Pool! Dancing! Fun! 2026 SOA grads get in FREE - reserve your spot today. 🔗 Link in bio to buy and reserve your tickets!

Did someone say SOA merch?! Shop the latest SOA merch at the opening of the BFA Honours Exhibition this Friday! ✧ Friday, April 24th ✧ 5pm - 8pm ✧ STUDIO 460, ARTlab ✧ Tote bags, lanyards, pins! PLUS discover a mini print sale featuring the work of Honours students. 📸 Pictured is design contest winner @lahsieym

First look at an all-star lineup of raffle prizes🤩 Available to win for *one night only* at AFTER HOURS IN THE STUDIO – SOA end of year party where everyone is welcome to join! 🔗 Secure your tickets today – link in bio! Featuring local artists and businesses (not an exhaustive list!) @maro.matcha @miaobellle @canephoracrafts @sefullerphoto @lahsieym @notannasawchuk @clementine.winnipeg @jays.creative.studio @abi.ceramics @toad_goblin @planty.pokes @miasmacaronmakes @rwballet @babybabyrestaurant …and more! AFTER HOURS IN THE STUDIO 🗓️ April 25th 8pm-1am 📍VW Social Club, 65 Chancellors Circle ☽ All are welcome, SOA students or not ☽ All entries purchased will get a free drink ticket upon entry ☽ Huge selection of raffle prizes ☽ Free photobooth inside from 8pm-11pm ☽ Karaoke! Pool! Dancing! Fun! 2026 SOA grads get in FREE - reserve your spot today.

Post a POV📮 We’re refreshing the International Centre photo wall—and this time, we want to tell your stories. Post a POV invites students to submit a photograph that captures their experience away from home, alongside a written piece—a letter, poem, or reflection addressed to anyone: family, friends, a place, or even the world. Selected submissions will be displayed in a mail-inspired format, bringing together visuals and words as postcards of lived experience. Submission Deadline: April 24, 11:59pm. 🔗 Submission form in @sofasa bio Priority will be given to SOA students, but all UM students are encouraged to submit! 🌟 Share your perspective. Someone out there might need to read it.

Exposed ✸ Opening Reception We are so grateful for the incredible turnout to the opening of 'Exposed' at @platform_centre on Friday night. Thank you to everyone who came out to support! Congratulations to all the artists and to the SOFASA team who worked so hard to make this show possible. Shout out to ALL the professors and instructors who attended too, including our SOA Director! All your support is so valued. ✸ Catch the show until April 25th! ✸ PLATFORM centre for photographic + digital arts at 121-100 Arthur Street Open Wednesday – Saturday | 11 AM – 4 PM

Take a break with Rosie the therapy dog🐾 Take a well-deserved break from the stress of final critiques and exams with Rosie the therapy dog! • Thursday, April 16th, 3pm - 4:30pm • STUDIO 460 • no sign ups, walk-ins welcomed! Rosie can’t wait to see you there!