Campus tours and events
Book an appointment, attend a campus event or tour, participate in an interactive online live-session – there are many ways to connect with the Recruitment and Admissions team at AUArts!
Connect with the AUArts Recruitment Team Online
Do you have questions about our programs or application process? Would you like to discuss your portfolio? You can schedule an appointment to meet online with one of our Recruitment Officers via MS Teams.
Book an online appointment here
Our Recruitment and Admissions Team are available Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MST. (except during campus closure holidays).
Prospective Student Events and Campus Tours
ShowOff! Competition and Exhibition - submissions now open!
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 - Learn more about AUArts' programs as you tour through studio spaces, galleries and campus! Book your campus tour here.
- 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
About AUArts, How to Apply and Program Infomation Video Recordings
Learn more about applying, programs and admission requirements for different application types in a short video format. Have questions after you've watched the recording? Book a 1-on-1 virtual appointment here!
About AUArts and How to Apply - Domestic Applicants | Watch here! (15min)
Applying to University can be confusing and overwhelming – but this is a good place to start! Learn more about AUArts with Student Recruiter and Alum, Bethany Turnbull, who will cover exciting information about campus culture and our state of the art facilities while providing an overview of the application process and admission requirements.
This presentation is specific to domestic (Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or refugee) applicants.
About AUArts and How to Apply - International Applicants | Watch here! (18min)
AUArts welcomes students from across the globe to study at AUArts! Learn more about AUArts with Student Recruiter and Alum, Bethany Turnbull, who will cover exciting information about campus culture and our state of the art facilities while providing an overview of the application process and admission requirements.
This presentation will also include important information from the Canadian Study Permit and benefits of studying in Canada to student housing, working while you study, and more!
AUArts Portfolio Workshop | Watch here! (21min)
A portfolio is a collection of artwork showcasing your technical skills and conceptual ideas.
It is used as part of the application process to better understand you as a unique individual and aspiring artist. Join AUArts Student Recruiter and Alum, Bethany Turnbull, for a full overview and helpful tips for assembling your portfolio and statement of intent for admission to AUArts. This presentation will cover information specific to the undergraduate portfolio.
AUArts Bachelor of Design Program Overview | Watch here! (6min)
Spend four radical years immersed in design culture, surrounded by a community dedicated to shaping how we see, think and communicate.
Join AUArts Student Recruiter and Alum, Bethany Turnbull, as she highlights the Bachelor of Design (BDes) program at AUArts. This presentation will cover the Visual Communication Design major and the 2 streams to choose from to further specialize your studies.
AUArts Bachelor of Fine Arts Program Overview | Watch here! (10min)
Spend four transformative years immersed in studio culture, surrounded by other passionate artists dedicated to pushing ideas forward.
Join AUArts Student Recruiter and Alum, Bethany Turnbull, as she highlights the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program at AUArts. This presentation will cover the Studio Art major and 12+ concentrations to choose from to further specialize your studies.
Online Portfolio Reviews
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.