Vessna Perunovich
Shifting Shelter, (installation detail)
2017. Mixed Media
Photo credit: Jeremy Pavka
Galleries on campus
Art is everywhere at AUArts.
Our world-class gallery spaces infuse the campus with the work of professional artists and designers – provoking thought, inspiring discussion and welcoming the greater community.
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
A world-class exhibition space and flexible platform for critical enquiry and theoretical debate with a focus on visual culture. As an interface between AUArts and the broader community, IKG is the longest-running international art program in Calgary, and a vital component of the city’s cultural ecology.
Image: Mark Igloliorte, Diptychs Series. 2017. Installation view. Photo credit: Elyse Bouvier
Marion Nicoll Gallery
The MNG hosts student-run installations, group shows and exhibitions.
UPCOMING
AUArts Grad Show Exhibition 2026
Celebrate the talent and creativity of AUArts’ Graduating Class of 2026.
May 27 - 30, 2026
Exhibitions
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Skillful
Nicola Wealth Gallery at Kelowna Art Gallery
Three Governor General Award–winning artists captivate audiences through their mastery of sculpture, tapestry, and ceramics.
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Wildfire: An Exhibition Exploring Patterns, Devastation & Uncertainty
Wildfire is an ongoing exhibition examining our evolving relationship with fire.
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Fairytale Fantoms
2nd Level Gallery, cSpace in Marda Loop
This exhibition brings together a collection of acrylic paintings rooted in illustrative storytelling and folklore-inspired imagery.
Events
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KOAC Saturday Sculpture Park Tours - Summer 2026
A guided tour of the sculptures at KOAC at a unique art-in-nature destination dedicated to the celebration of contemporary visual arts.
AUArts Centennial Celebration
Alberta University of the Arts
Join us for the celebration of a century on October 1, 2026.