New 2025 hours!

The Hess Gallery will be open 6 days a week:
Monday – Friday 9 am – 4:30 pm & Saturday 11 am – 4 pm

it’s because of the shimmer, the verge, and the yet.

Hess Gallery
January 18 – March 29, 2025

Artist: Erika DeFreitas

Curator: Sandy Saad-Smith

Organized and circulated by the Doris McCarthy Gallery.

it’s because of the shimmer, the verge, and the yet. is the largest solo exhibition of works by Erika DeFreitas to date. Spanning a timeline of almost two decades, the exhibition serves as an invitation for viewers to become intimately acquainted with DeFreitas’ artistic practice. More Info…


2,365 Cups of Coffee

Christou Gallery
January 10 – March 22, 2025

Curator: David Smith

Works from the ULethbridge Art Collection

A personal expression of gratitude to Jon Oxley. More Info…


 

After Hours: Bill Reid & Northwest Coast Art

Hess Gallery
Thursday, February 27, 7 – 9 pm

Explore the remarkable works of Bill Reid and other influential Northwest Coast artists. More Info…


ARTLab: Polymer Clay Sculpting

UHall Main Atrium
Saturday, March 8, 11 am – 4 pm

Let’s get creative with Polymer Clay!  More Info…


Knitting at Noon in the Gallery

Hess Gallery
Tuesday, March 11, 12 – 1 pm

If you’re an experienced maker bring your work-in-progress. Free Tea! More Info…


After Hours:  Salvador Dali and Surrealism

Hess Gallery
Thursday, March 27, 7 – 9 pm

Dive into the imaginative world of one of Surrealism’s most iconic figures. More Info…


ARTLab: Watercolour Painting with Beany Dootjes

UHall Main Atrium
Saturday, April 5, 11 am – 4 pm

Join us for a watercolour painting session. More Info…


Knitting at Noon in the Gallery

Hess Gallery
Tuesday, April 8, 12 – 1 pm

A great way to meet new people, get ideas, and start a new hobby. Free Tea! More Info…


Behind-The-Scenes-Blog

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