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exhibition

past
Mar 7, 2026–Jun 14, 2026

Hannah Rickards

I am the infant and I am the bird 

A hummingbird hovers in front of a window, wings blurred from rapid movement. The background is slightly out of focus, with a light-colored surface reflecting a soft diffused light. The hummingbird’s iridescent feathers and long beak are visible as it appears to search for food.

event

past
Mar 7, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Spring Exhibition Opening Reception

workshop

past
Feb 27, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

Ocarina Making

Teen Art Lab

A light blue abstract shape resembling a stylized figure, with a rounded top and tapering bottom. It features small dark blue dots and a rectangular shape in the center, outlined in darker blue. The figure is set against a plain white background.

talk

past
Feb 17, 2026, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM

Hogan’s Alley

A Legacy Interrupted, A Future Reimagined

A black and white image of a narrow dirt alley lined with wooden buildings and power poles. On the left side, there are simple structures, some with signs, and on the right side, two old vehicles are parked near a fence. The background features more houses with sloped roofs, and power lines run along the alley, creating a sense of depth. The scene appears to be from an earlier era, evoking a nostalgic atmosphere.

talk

past
Feb 15, 2026, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Elisa Ferrari

Alas (listening to Dennis Roberts' cassette tape collection)

An excerpt from a typewritten document, partially obscured. Key phrases include "Anti-administration 'Gregorian chant'" highlighted in yellow, alongside mentions of George Suart, VP admin, and discussions among students about union negotiations and a vote against strike action, greeted with cheers.

talk

past
Feb 8, 2026, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Lorna Brown

A spacious art gallery features a large white wall with a red, abstract line drawing, resembling a city map. In the foreground, various red sculptures in geometric shapes, including rounded and elongated forms, are scattered across the light wood floor. The ceiling has exposed wooden beams, and additional artworks are visible on the right side of the image.

special project

past
Feb 5, 2026, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM

Germaine Koh

Soupson

Two people are seated at a round wooden table in a modern art space with a large window that allows natural light to fill the room. One person, a woman with glasses, is interacting with the other, a young man wearing a hooded jacket. In the background, a textured brick wall contrasts with a large, oval, carved wooden artwork displayed on a white wall. There are two small, metallic stools nearby. The atmosphere is bright and inviting.

performance

past
Jan 25, 2026, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM

Cancelled: Justine Chambers

(As part and crowd) time is a place

A woman in profile stands against a light gray background. She has long, dark hair and is wearing a plain white t-shirt paired with cream-colored pants that have purple sections. Large gold hoop earrings and several layered necklaces add to her outfit. Her hand rests in the pocket of her pants.

performance

past
Jan 22, 2026, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM

Lucien Durey

So Many Feelings

A snow-covered outdoor scene features a swimming pool surrounded by thick snow. In the foreground, a person in a yellow jacket walks along the edge of the pool, which reflects the overcast sky. The background shows a landscape of trees and a distant view of a city skyline over water, with more snowy terrain in between. The entire scene conveys a tranquil winter atmosphere.

talk

past
Jan 14, 2026–Feb 11, 2026

Edges

Test Kitchen

Three glass bowls filled with colorful liquids are arranged on a black surface. The bowls are slightly tilted, revealing one with an orange liquid, one with a red liquid, and another with a clear liquid that has hints of red. A tube connects to each bowl, and vibrant colored lighting, primarily in pink, creates a glowing effect around them.
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Easements: A Reading and Conversation