The 2026 Annual Stong Showcase is open! Reception will be on Thursday April 2nd, 3:00pm - 5:00pm!
Come to celebrate the amazing artistic achievements of your peers, enjoy free food and drinks, and watch the announcement of the winner of the Gerard Sendry prize 🏆
⭐Reception RSVP in bio!
⭐Award winners will be announced on reception night
⭐Gallery Hours - Swipe right
⭐️⭐️ Some of the beautiful pieces from our Well-being and Restoration Exhibtion
1. Alessandra Barranca, Detox
2. Angelica Ferreira, Untitled
3. Malika Sharma, Reunion
4. Rehema Nyiti, Grace
5. David Sadr, Untitled
6. Ivan Ceria, Nostalgia Looks Back @ U
⭐️⭐️Our first, second, and third place winners at the Well-being and Restoration Exhibition Show
1. Brinda Tanega, Please Remember Me
2. Alexandra Frolova, Untitled
3. Aryanna Noury, Broken In
Submissions for the annual Stong Student Showcase are now open 🎉
Are you an artist? Calumet and Stong Colleges invites you to share your best original work with Samuel J Zacks Gallery!
⭐All mediums (sculpture, photography, drawing, painting, video etc.) are welcome
⭐York students will be eligible for the Gerard Sendry prize
⭐There are no thematic guidelines! Submit whatever works you are most proud of!
📧 Link in Bio
📧Deadline: March 15th @11 :59pm
The Well-Being and Restoration exhibition is open! Reception will be on Wednesday March 4th, 5:30pm - 8:00pm!!
Come and see an artistic investigation of mental heath and personal psychology, as well as a celebration of expression and well-being 🦋
⭐Reception RSVP in bio!
⭐Award winners will be announced on reception night
⭐Gallery Hours - Swipe right!
🌙✨ Paint Night: Snoopy’s Starry Night 🎨🐾 Create your own dreamy masterpiece inspired by Snoopy under a swirling, star-filled sky. No experience needed! Just come ready to relax, paint, and have fun as we guide you step-by-step through the process. 💙⭐️
📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 ⏰ Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm 📍 Location: Stong College Room 111 (JCR) 🔗 Registration: /CAEworkshops2526 or Link in Bio
🖌️ Unwind, get creative, and take home your very own Snoopy’s Starry Night painting!
Submissions are now open for Zacks Gallery’s 2026 Well-Being & Restoration exhibition! Link in Bio💙
This exhibition looks at how conflict; personal, social, or global can lead to change, healing, and restoration. Through the six dimensions of Wellness, artists are invited to reflect on the conflicts they’ve witnessed and explore ideas of rebuilding, trust, and well-being through creative expression.
The top 3 artworks will be selected by an adjudication panel at the exhibition reception, plus a People’s Choice award voted on by attendees!
⭐ Prizes:
1st Place- $500
2nd Place- $250
3rd Place- $100
For full details and how to submit, check out the submission form linked in our bio!
We can’t wait to see all your amazing work 🎨✨
Discover Student Narratives of Identity, Belonging, and Connection at York; a student-led photovoice exhibition highlighting diverse experiences and perspectives across our campus community.
📍 Samuel J. Zacks Gallery, Stong College
📅 November 13–20, 2025
🎉 Opening Reception: November 13, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
RSVP: https://forms.gle/w57SgFUv1ZkEAgiw8
Presented by students in Dr. Zannella’s PSYC 4180: Critical Thinking in Psychology, Department of Psychology, York University, with support from Funds for Innovations in Teaching.
🌿🎨 Brushes for Remembrance!
Join us for a calm and creative watercolour workshop in honour of Remembrance Day. 🌺✨ No experience needed, just bring your imagination! We’ll guide you step-by-step in painting a poppy-inspired artwork while exploring mindful brush techniques and reflection through art.
📅 Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 Location: Stong College Room 101 (HBDR)
🔗 Registration: /CAEworkshops2526
🖌️ Relax, reflect, and take home your own watercolour artwork symbolizing peace and remembrance. ❤️
Any questions or concerns? Email [email protected] <3
🍂 🎨 Create Your Own Autumn Zentangle!
Join us for a cozy watercolour workshop where you’ll paint and pattern your way into fall vibes. 🌻🍁 No experience needed, just bring your imagination! We’ll guide you step-by-step in blending warm autumn tones and adding mindful Zentangle designs.
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 Location: Stong College Room 101 (HBDR)
🔗 Registration: /2025AutumnFEST
🖌️ Relax, create, and take home your own autumn-inspired watercolour artwork!
Any questions or concerns: email [email protected] <3
🌄✨ Paint your own masterpiece!
Join us for a relaxing acrylic workshop where you’ll create a glowing mountain sunrise. 🎨💛 No experience needed, just bring your creativity, and we’ll guide you step by step in blending radiant skies, bold peaks, and peaceful horizons.
📅 Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Location: Stong College Room 111 (JCR)
🔗 Registration: Link in bio or /CAEworkshops2526
🖌️ Come unwind, create, and take home your very own canvas masterpiece!
Any questions or concerns: email [email protected] <3
