
Student experience
Support for School of Art students
From funding opportunities to safety guidelines, we're here to make sure you have what you need to thrive as a SoA student.

Student exchange program
Through the International Centre's student exchange program, you can receive credits toward your degree while spending one or two semesters in a different country.
New Partner! Dankook University (exchange program)
Open to students in School of Art only to take courses within College of Arts at Dankook.
Available UM exchange term: Fall, Winter and Full Year.

Student Ambassador Program
Looking to get more involved on campus? The Student Ambassador Program is a great way to contribute to the creative community at the School of Art while building valuable experience. Open to students with 24 or more credit hours, this flexible volunteer role includes opportunities to support events, welcome prospective students, assist with exhibitions, and develop skills in leadership, public speaking, and gallery operations. Ambassadors also receive official recognition on their Experience Record.
Associations and student groups
Join the community! Connect with creative peers and get involved.
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School of Fine Arts Students Association (SOFA SA)
The School of Fine Arts Students Association serves to assist students in University of Manitoba’s School of Fine Arts with social events planning, fundraising and financial support for exposure into the Arts community, both within the School and the fine arts community as a whole.
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The University of Manitoba Ceramics Club
The UMCeramics student group has a long-standing and active record of hosting internationally-known artists through its Ceramics Lecture Series and co-hosting the 1000 Miles Apart conference, with the School of Art, once every five years.
Student Exhibition & Event Opportunities
Share your work in the Student Gallery, curate an exhibition, or bring a guest speaker to campus–it's your chance to lead and create.
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School of Art Student Gallery
Apply to the Student Gallery! The Student Gallery features rotating exhibitions throughout the academic year, typically on view for one to two weeks. Exhibitions are organized by School of Art students in collaboration with the Student Art Curatorial Selection Committee.
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Visiting Speaker Series
Host a Visiting Speaker! Bring an art professional to campus! The Visiting Speaker Series features leading voices in contemporary art, criticism, and design. Speakers share diverse perspectives on the most relevant issues facing today’s artists and scholars—offering students an essential opportunity to engage with current conversations in the field.
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School of Art
Room 313 ARTlab Building
180 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2