Annie MacDonnell, The Beyond Within. 2023. Installation view.
Photo credit: Katy Whitt

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

The IKG is a world-class exhibition space and flexible platform for critical enquiry and theoretical debate with a focus on visual culture. 

The Illingworth Kerr Gallery (IKG) provides a platform for curated exhibitions and other forms of cultural research production, with a focus on contemporary visual culture. A vital part of AUArts’ Office of Research and Academic Affairs, it supports graduate and undergraduate learning, provides a rich mix of public programming, and participates in global dialogue by hosting local, regional and international artists working in a variety of disciplines.

IKG gallery hours

Tues, Wed, Fri: 11-6

Thurs: 11-7

Sat: 12-4

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

Location and contact

The IKG is located in the main mall on the AUArts campus. Please call us at 403.284.7633 or email ikg@auarts.ca with any questions or inquiries.

Tak Pham, Curator
Kaylee Maciejko, Exhibitions and Programs Coordinator 
Ann Thrale, Exhibitions Preparator 
Nicole Miller, Exhibitions Assistant
Emily Fleck, Designer

 

UPCOMING

Greg Payce, SSSSSSS, 2000. Ceramic. Art Gallery of Alberta Collection, gift of the Artist. Photography by Charles Cousins, courtesy of the Art Gallery of Alberta.

Knowledge Made Concrete

100 Years of Teaching and Collecting

Jan 17 - Mar 8, 2025

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Greg Payce, SSSSSSS, 2000. Ceramic. Art Gallery of Alberta Collection, gift of the Artist. Photography by Charles Cousins, courtesy of the Art Gallery of Alberta.

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Knowledge Made Concrete

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday, January 16, 2025
5 – 8 PM

GALLERY HOURS

Tues, Wed & Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Thurs, 11 – 7 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

100 Years of Teaching and Collecting

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Karen Tam, Sea of Clouds

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday, September 26, 2024
5 – 8 PM

GALLERY HOURS

Tues, Wed & Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Thurs, 11 – 7 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

Grad Show 2024

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AUArts Grad Show Exhibition 2024

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

The exhibition is available online at auartsgrad.ca 

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday May 23, 2024
approx. 3 - 7 PM, starting immediately after the Convocation ceremony

GALLERY HOURS

In-person exhibition: May 23 - June 1, 2024

Tues, Wed, & Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Thurs, 11 – 7 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

Celebrate the talent and creativity of our Graduating Class of 2024

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MFA in Craft Media Thesis Exhibition 2024

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday April 4, 2024
5 – 7PM

GALLERY HOURS

Tues, Wed, & Fri 11 6PM
Thurs 11 – 7PM
Sat 12 – 4PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and statutory holidays

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From Skyworld to Cyberspace

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday, January 18, 2024
5 – 8 PM

GALLERY HOURS

Tues, Wed & Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Thurs, 11 – 7 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

Christina Battle, how to feel the weight of the moment

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how to feel the weight of the moment

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday September 14, 2023
5 – 8 PM

GALLERY HOURS

Tues – Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

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AUArts Grad Show Exhibition 2023

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday May 25, 2023
approx. 3 - 7 PM, starting immediately after the Convocation ceremony

GALLERY HOURS

Tues – Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

Celebrate the talent and creativity of our Graduating Class of 2023

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MFA in Craft Media Thesis Exhibition 2023

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday April 6, 2023
5 – 7 PM

GALLERY HOURS

Tues – Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

The MFA in Craft Media facilitates the exploration of ceramics, fibre, glass or jewellery and metals through autonomous practice-led research, in an intensive 20-month program.

Annie Macdonell The Beyond Within

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The Beyond Within

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday January 19, 2023
5 – 8 PM

GALLERY HOURS

Tues – Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

Organized and circulated by The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, in collaboration with the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery.

Heather Hart, Tear the Roof Off: Oaklawn, 2015. Photo by Toni Hafkenscheid.

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Northern Oracle

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

GALLERY HOURS

Tues – Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

Organized and circulated by Doris McCarthy Gallery University of Toronto Scarborough

MFA in Craft Media Summer 2022

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MFA in Craft Media Thesis Exhibition: Summer 2022

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

Members of the public can book a timed appointment to visit here or by emailing ikg@auarts.ca 

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AUArts Grad Show Exhibition 2022

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION

Thursday May 26, 2023
approx. 3 - 7 PM, starting immediately after the Convocation ceremony

GALLERY HOURS

Tues – Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM

Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

Illingworth Kerr Gallery

Celebrate the talent and creativity of our graduates.