Campus tours and events

ShowOff! Competition and Exhibition

AUArts offers students in Grade 10, 11 and 12 from across Canada the opportunity to win mega prizes and showcase their artwork in a virtual exhibition!

Campus Tours

• In-Person - Interested in checking out campus? New campus tour dates will be available in January. Stay in the know by joining our mailing list!
• Online Virtual Tour - Peek inside AUArts Campus with our alumni, Ethan!

AUArts Events

• Events Calendar - Check out our events calendar to join us for artist talks, online events, or workshops.
• Gallery Crawl - AUArts Gallery Crawl is a campus-wide semi-annual event to encourage community building, art production, gallery curation and more. See this link for details: Gallery Crawl.
• Student Association Show + Sale - Presented by AUArts Students' Association, this not-for-profit market is artist-led by people who live, work, and create in Treaty 7 territory. See this link for details and updates: Show + Sale

We would love to connect with you at one of our interactive online info sessions. 

To register for an upcoming session, please click on the event session and time below. Once you register for an AUArts online event, we will email you the link to participate. 

Bachelor of Fine Arts Program | Virtual Info-Session

Learn more about our acclaimed BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) program, and the different areas of concentration.

• Jan 28, 2025 | 12:00 - 12:30pm MST | Register here
• Feb 25, 2025 | 12:00 - 12:30pm MST | Register here
• Mar 25, 2025 | 12:00 - 12:30pm MST | Register here
• Apr 22, 2025 | 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. MST | Register here
• May 27, 2025 | 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. MST | Register here

Bachelor of Design Program | Virtual Info-Session

Learn more about how our Visual Communications Design program prepares students for successful careers as professionals in the discipline, practice, and culture of design.

• Jan 28, 2025 | 12:30 - 1:00pm MST | Register here
• Feb 25, 2025  | 12:30 - 1:00pm MST | Register here
• Mar 25, 2025 | 12:30 - 1:00pm MST | Register here
• Apr 22, 2025 | 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. MST | Register here
• May 27, 2025  | 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. MST | Register here

About AUArts and How to Apply | Virtual Info-Session

Applying to university can be overwhelming. This interactive, live, online session will provide you with step-by-step direction on how to apply to AUArts and an overview of the University, programs and spaces. Our Admissions team will show you the process to apply through Apply Alberta, how to access your Alberta Student Number and what to expect as next steps once you have submitted your application. We will also go over the application requirements for each of our programs and provide you with the opportunity to ask us questions about the application process.

• Jan 28, 2025 | 5:00 - 5:30pm MST | Register here
• Feb 25, 2025 | 5:00 - 5:30pm MST | Register here
• Mar 25, 2025 | 5:00 - 5:30pm MST | Register here
• Apr 22, 2025 | 5:00 - 5:30pm MST | Register here
• May 27, 2025 | 5:00 - 5:30pm MST | Register here

AUArts Portfolio Guide | Virtual Info-Session

This workshop is ideal for any student looking to understand the requirements for their creative portfolio before submitting to AUArts. Join us for 30 minutes as we discuss our unique portfolio requirements, preferred methods of documentation, and a few tips and tricks for making your portfolio and statement of intent stand out. 

• Jan 28, 2025 | 5:30 - 6:00pm MST | Register here
• Feb 25, 2025 | 5:30 - 6:00pm MST | Register here
• Mar 25, 2025 | 5:30 - 6:00pm MST | Register here
• Apr 22, 2025  | 5:30 - 6:00pm MST | Register here
• May 27, 2025  | 5:30 - 6:00pm MST | Register here

How to Apply for International Applicants | Virtual Info-Session

Whether you have questions about how to apply, Canadian Study Permit requirements or anything else about the process for international admission to Alberta University of the Arts, this live session is for you! Join members of the Admissions and Recruitment Team for an information, and Q&A session to help progress your application.

• Jan 29, 2025 | 9:00 - 9:30am MST | Register here
• Feb 26, 2025 | 9:00 - 9:30am MST | Register here
• Mar 26, 2025| 9:00 - 9:30am MST | Register here
• Apr 23, 2025 | 9:00 - 9:30am MST | Register here
• May 28, 2025 | 9:00 - 9:30am MST | Register here

Join us for a 20-minute one-on-one online Portfolio Review with our Admissions Committee to review your portfolio to make it even stronger! 

Request a Portfolio Review appointment

Once we have provided you with a date and time for your review, we will send you an MS Teams link so that you can join your meeting with your reviewer. At the time of your review, please ensure you login 5-10 minutes early, and are ready with your artwork, a computer, internet access, and a microphone so you can have a conversation with our team member. A web camera is also highly recommended. 

Your portfolio should consist of 12 pieces of recent, original artwork such as sketchbooks, photography, 3D-sculptures or ceramics, paintings, digital drawings, animation or any other medium you work with.

We also love to see works-in-progress as it is a terrific way to learn about your process. The artwork should be ready to present either as digital images to share on your screen or the physical pieces to be shown via live camera. Please ensure you have a camera and microphone for your review so you can interact with the reviewer member.