Play Right Prize winners explore complex relationships in unique stories Complex, deeply human relationships are at the heart of the winning scripts for the 2026 Play Right Prizes at the University of Lethbridge. This year’s winners are Steele Prefontaine, Nikko Hunt and Naima Rain.
Blackfoot artist Zoe Buckskin to be featured at Vibe Fest, Abbondànza 2026 Vibe Fest and Abbondànza explore the full spectrum of emerging art practices across disciplines. Learn more about the 2026 event's featured artist, Zoe Buckskin.
Spirit Prize winner Zoe Buckskin mixes tradition with personal expression Blackfoot artist Zoe Buckskin's art practice encompasses both traditional and contemporary forms of art, blending her creativity with Blackfoot artistic traditions.
A Midsummer Night's Dream comes to the ULethbridge Theatre The University of Lethbridge Department of Drama is preparing for its first Mainstage production of the 2025/26 Signature Events season — A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.
Building vocal talent in southern Alberta through collaboration Young singers with big vocal ambitions are finding support — and a stage — at the University of Lethbridge Music Conservatory and the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Bridging Drama and Education Through Storytelling Carson’s last semester at ULethbridge ended on a memorable note when he became involved with the Storyteller at Large Applied Studies program.
Where theatre meets neuroscience: A one-of-a-kind class at ULethbridge At the University of Lethbridge, learning doesn’t stay in the classroom. In a unique summer course called Theatre for Scientific Purposes, fine arts and science students and professors work side by side on real-world brain research.
Dhillon School of Business team places second at HRC West 2025 Four Dhillon School of Business students — Nikki Neave, Mmesoma Ezebuala, Chine Rajafa and Deon Davidson — recently put their human resource (HR) skills to the test at HRC West 2025, a prestigious case competition
Art students gain hands-on experience through Gushul Residency Each year, two Fine Arts students are selected for a month-long Gushul Residency, where they develop their practice in an immersive environment, supported by mentorship from faculty in the Art department.
Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal Winner Keely Evanoff Hard working, musical, talented. Bachelor of Music graduate Keely Evanoff (BMus '25) took her learning into her own hands and made her program one to remember.
School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit Winner Mahsa Zaredehabadi Mahsa Zaredehabadi (MFA '25) learned that patience and giving your best effort go hand in hand during her time at ULethbridge. Mahsa is eager to continue working on creative projects that connect art, technology and community while supporting emerging artists as they begin their creative paths.
Faculty of Education Gold Medal Winner: Devin Law Devin’s ULethbridge journey has been defined by a deep commitment to the arts and to building community through music. Through every note and every connection, Devin has used music as a bridge to inspire, uplift and educate.
Shining Graduate Student Chelsea White (BFA - New Media '24) Shining Graduate Student Chelsea White (BFA - New Media '24) is deeply interested in the intersections of artificial intelligence, art, agency and identity.
Faculty of Fine Arts’ inaugural Vibe Fest showcases top-tier creative talent and facilities at ULethbridge A creative showcase of student, alumni, staff and faculty talent, Vibe Fest opened the doors of the University of Lethbridge Centre for the Arts (UCA) and allowed community members to experience performances, exhibitions and presentations.
2025 Play Right Prize winners create compelling written tales Tales of friendship, youth and motherhood are the topics of the winning scripts of the 2025 Play Right Prize Competition.
Fine Arts Shining Alumna Tina Alexander-Luna (BMus '10) With an impressive background in education and performance and a strong desire to foster talent in young artists, Fine Arts alumna Dr. Tina Alexander-Luna (BMus '10) enjoys sharing her expertise with students, teachers and performers.
Faculty of Fine Arts launches Indigenous Student Mentorship Program The Faculty of Fine Arts' Indigenous Student Mentorship Program is a pilot project that invites Indigenous students in the Fine Arts to meet with two Fine Arts Indigenous Student Mentors for connection, advice, support and more in a supportive environment.
Alumni-directed and designed production of Paradise Lost takes the Mainstage The Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge is preparing to showcase its first signature event for 2025, the Mainstage production of Paradise Lost by Erin Shields.
Artist Leah Evans (BFA - Art '24) creates the focal point of Vibe Fest The Faculty of Fine Arts Vibe Fest promises a playful, immersive celebration of contemporary art, performance and creative technologies. Fine Arts alumna Leah Evans (BFA - Art '24) is the festival's featured artist.
Fine Arts Shining Alumna Narda McCarroll (BFA - Dramatic Arts '89) Fresh off of a successful and thrilling run of the Woman in Black (Vertigo Theatre) as the lighting designer, alumna Narda McCarroll (BFA - Dramatic Arts '89) continues to dazzle audiences with her award-winning expertise in lighting, costume and set design.
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.
Alumni-written production of In Tongues premieres at University of Lethbridge Theatre The Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge is continuing its 2024/25 Signature Events and Performance Series with the world premiere of In Tongues, a Mainstage performance with alumni talent present throughout.
Shining Education Graduate Pragya Varma Pragya Varma is an inspiring advocate for prioritizing well-being within the educational realm. A month after crossing the stage, she will be presenting at a nation-wide conference, discussing her Master of Education project on burnout in immigrant early childhood educators.
Faculty of Fine Arts Gold Medal Winner Alayna McNeil (BMus '24) Fine Arts graduate Alayna McNeil (BMus '24) took advantage of every opportunity to perform during her studies at the University of Lethbridge, even participating in the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra.
Shining Music Graduate Jaimee Jarvie builds Multiple Sclerosis community through song When Faculty of Fine Arts graduate Jaimee Jarvie (BMus '13, MMus '24) was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, her path to understand and accept her new reality led her to graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge.