Recent Acquisitions

Hess Gallery
May 25 – October 14, 2023

Curator: David Smith

An exhibition of newly acquired works into the University to Lethbridge Art Collection. More Info…


The Shape a Name Takes

Christou Gallery
June 16 – October 21, 2023

Curator: Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak

In 2022 and 2023, 38 Inuit artworks designated “unknown artist” in the University of Lethbridge collection were able to be identified through Inuktitut syllabics and disc numbers. More Info…


Weather Stories Vol. 8

Zoom Platform
Wednesday, October 4, 5 pm mdt/7 pm edt
Ontario Stories from: Andy Berg, Alvin Luong, and Sadiqa de Meijer

Weather Stories is a year-long series of online storytelling events which brings together scientists, Indigenous Elders, artists, poets, gardeners, activists and others from diverse backgrounds to tell tales about their experiences of weather in this era of climate change and uncertainty. Volume 8 features Andy Berg, Alvin Luong, and Sadiqa de Meijer. Zoom Link to Join Event. More Info…


Knitting at Noon in the Gallery

Hess Gallery
Tuesday, October 10, 12 – 1 pm mdt

Knitting 101: Welcome to our fibre arts hour! We can teach you how to start knitting or crocheting, we provide the supplies. Everyone is welcome. Free Tea! More Info…


After Hours: Tom Thomson & The Group of Seven

Hess Gallery
Thursday, October 12, 7 – 9 pm mdt

Tom Thomson is one of Canada’s most famous artists. He and his contemporaries, known as the Group of 7, painted the iconic Canadian landscape and brought Canadian art to the international stage in the 1900s. Come see these works and hang out for snacks and drawing. More Info…


Collective Studio

Hess Gallery
October 23 – November 3, 2023
Drop-In: Monday to Friday, 12 – 2 pm

Organized by Migueltzinta Solis and Josephine Mills

Come see behind the scenes of the process to make an exhibition. Students in the ULethbridge Indigenous Art Studio course will be learning and creating in the gallery. Drop by during scheduled times to view, visit, make some art, and chat about material cultures, creativity, and design. More Info…


Ponokaakii

Christou Gallery
October 27, 2023 – March 9, 2024

Artist: Marjie Crop Eared Wolf
Curator: Josephine Mills

Opening Celebration Snacks & Refreshments Thursday, November 9, 5 – 7 pm

A mini survey of Káínai Secwépemc artist Marjie Crop Eared Wolf’s work. Opening celebration with snacks & refreshments Thursday, November 9, 5 – 7 pm. More Info…


Silkscreen Mono-Printing

UHall Main Atrium
Saturday, October 28, 11 am – 4 pm

Guest artist Katie Marie Bruce is joining us to offer a special printmaking activity! More Info…


Weather Stories Vols. 2-6 Available on YouTube

Weather Stories Volume 6
Halifax Stories from: Frances Dorsey, Sunetra Ekanayake, and Undine Foulds

Weather Stories is a year-long series of online storytelling events which brings together scientists, Indigenous Elders, artists, poets, gardeners, activists and others from diverse backgrounds to tell tales about their experiences of weather in this era of climate change and uncertainty. Volume 6 first debuted on March 30, 2023 and featured Halifax stories from Frances Dorsey, Sunetra Ekanayake, and Undine Foulds. More Info…


Behind-The-Scenes-Blog

Stories from gallery staff and interns giving you behind-the-scenes access. More info…