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Past Visiting Artists

February 26, 2018 - 11:49am

Visiting Artist and Designer Series

August 6, 2024 - 1:50pm

Vancouver Island University’s Department of Art and Design is pleased to announce our Visiting Artist and Designer Series. At various times throughout the academic year, artists visit the campus to give public presentations on their work. The visiting artist talks are free of charge and members of the University community and public are encouraged to attend. The Visiting Artist and Designer Series is a wonderful opportunity to view the work of contemporary artists working in a variety of media--from drawing and painting, sculpture and installation, to video and stop-motion animation--and

Field Trips

February 1, 2022 - 3:10pm

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February 1, 2022 - 3:06pm

Interview Sessions

Prospective students must meet with the Art Department Selection Committee. Students will be advised of the status of their application as soon as possible following their interview with the Selection Committee. For interview dates, please contact the Admissions office, 250.740.6400. Applied program applicants must seek permission from the instructor to take part-time courses and may be required to submit a portfolio for assessment.

European Tour: Art & Culture

August 14, 2016 - 12:40pm

The Art department at VIU offers an exciting three week opportunity to travel through Europe in late April and early May of selected years. These trips are organized by Jane Cole, Professor of studio and art history, with assistance from the Study Abroad Program at VIU. A travel company is hired to arrange tour logistics.