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Apr 16, 2026, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Games Day

at the Gibson

A table with various playing cards and game boxes is set against a wall featuring a colorful mural of plants and patterns. The sunlight casts shadows on the wooden tabletop, highlighting scattered face-up playing cards.

talk

past
Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM

Curatorial Portraits

A close-up view of a shelf of colourful books.

Roundtable & Reception

workshop

past
Mar 29, 2026, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Impression Adventure

Sunday Workshop

workshop

past
Mar 19, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

Zine Making with Cole Pauls

Teen Art Lab

A person’s hand is shown drawing on a piece of paper titled "DUDOT 'Obsidian'" by Cole Pauls. The illustration includes various scenes and text about finding obsidian at a family fish camp. Tools like pens and an eraser are visible on the table, along with a sketchbook and some drawings of rocks and tools in the background.

talk

past
Mar 16, 2026, 11:30 PM–12:00 AM

Test Kitchen 2 Call for Proposals

A group of individuals is seated around a wooden table in a well-lit room with large windows. The walls are adorned with various monochromatic portraits. One person is speaking at the front, while others listen attentively; some are taking notes on their laptops. The scene conveys a collaborative meeting or discussion atmosphere.

Rules of Play

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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.

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past
Feb 8, 2026, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Lorna Brown

Easements: A Reading and Conversation

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