Art Gallery - ULethbridge Stories

Kirsten Meiszinger (BFA - Studio Art '16), Programs Coordinator, Art Gallery

Kirsten Meiszinger found her niche in the art world after having a summer job in an art gallery and museum. She helps people of all ages engage in art and creative pursuits.

A small tribute to Jon Oxley, Gallery Manager, on his upcoming retirement

Jon Oxley, Art Gallery Manager, is retiring on Dec. 31. In this story, his colleagues and friends share their thoughts on his departure.

Andrea Kremenik (BFA - Art '14), Registrar, ULethbridge Art Gallery

University of Lethbridge alumna Andrea Kremenik (BFA - Art '14) is the new Registrar of the University of Art Gallery, making her the first graduate from ULethbridge's Art History/Museum Studies program to hold this role in the institution.

Art Gallery interns curate As Above, So Below exhibit

University of Lethbridge Art Gallery interns Jessica Colley (BFA - Art '20) and Kate Riddoch are the curatorial minds behind the latest exhibition in the Helen Christou satellite space.

Art Gallery showcases new works in Recent Acquisitions exhibit

The ULethbridge Art Gallery houses one of the most important art collections in Canada. Their collection continues to grow and this exhibit features an impressive range of recently acquired works.

New Art Gallery exhibit identifies previously unknown Inuit artists

What’s in a name? As the latest exhibition in the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery’s Helen Christou Gallery shows, names can come in many forms and shapes.

New exhibition by alumna Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak (BA ’19) evokes climate memories of the past

Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak is the artist and curator behind the newest exhibition at the ULethbridge Art Gallery Christou satellite space.

Kirsten Meiszinger (BFA '16), programs coordinator, Art Gallery

Meet Kirsten Meiszinger (BFA '16), programs coordinator for the ULethbridge Art Gallery. "I get to be with people when they experience art for the first time or in a new way, and that is magical."

Fine Arts student Jordan Hanas builds critical skills in collections care during Art Gallery internship

Jordan Hanas was not expecting to fall in love with art history when she started her education at ULethbridge, but she knows for certain she’s on the right path.

University of Lethbridge Art Gallery features works from Frederick J. Brown for Black History Month

Happy Black History Month from the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery! This month we are sharing the work of American artist Fredrick J. Brown from our collection.

Student-curated exhibition focusing on the body in art opens in the uLethbridge Art Gallery

For art history student Kelsey Black, curating the uLethbridge Art Gallery’s latest exhibition has been the highlight of her undergraduate program.

Multidisciplinary artist Angeline Simon (BFA - Art ’18) showcases Lethbridge’s historic Chinatown in new gallery exhibition

Multidisciplinary artist Angeline Simon (BFA '18) is looking to uncover forgotten memories of Lethbridge's Chinatown in a new exhibition at the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery's satellite space.

Faculty Friday | Dr. Devon Smither, art history & museum studies

We had the pleasure of connecting with Fine Arts professor Dr. Devon Smither at the University of Lethbridge for this weeks Faculty Friday. She took us through how her research weaves together Canadian art, the nude, gender, and how these things shape cultural and social norms in Canada.

Department of Art Celebrates Excellence through Virtual Exhibitions and Awards

The Department of Art celebrates student excellence and highlights the creative works of students, staff and faculty through two virtual exhibitions and the announcement of the 2021 art award recipients.

Virtual exhibition provides response to Indigenous objects stored in British Museums

uLethbridge Art Gallery presents postponed exhibition 'Stories for British Museums', a virtual exhibition by Indigenous art studio students in response to Indigenous objects stored in British Museums

Artist Mary Kavanagh examines atomic legacies

75th anniversary of first nuclear detonation topic of international exhibitions by Mary Kavanagh