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AMPD unveils an exciting 2024-25 season of Theatre and Dance
The Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance at York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design has unveiled an exciting lineup of theatre...
AMPD alumni and students shine at TIFF
AMPD’s York U Motion Media Studio Partners with OYA Black Arts Coalition for Industry Talks 2.0
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New online database makes York’s art collection accessible
The Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) recently announced the official launch of the York University Art Collection Online, a searchable database providing students, scholars and the public with access to York’s valued art collection. This digital r ...
$40K donation from Nick Nurse supports AMPD high school initiative
Fifty high school students had the rare opportunity this summer of learning from Juno-winning artists at York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD), thanks to a $40,000 donation from the Nick Nurse Foundation (NNF).
Justice Fund announced gift to AMPD for Black, Indigenous students’ arts education
A $100,000 donation from the Justice Fund will provide financial support for 14 Black and Indigenous students to attend York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD).
Department of Dance and the Harriet Tubman Institute hosted a screening of the biographical documentary MABOUNGOU: Being in the World
During Florent Nikiéma's guest artist residency at York University from October 14 to November 3, a screening of the biographical documentary MABOUNGOU: Being in the World was hosted by the Department of Dance and the Harriet Tubman Institute on Novemb ...
Dance Innovations 2023: York University Unveils Infinite Corners, a Dazzling Showcase of Creative Resilience
Dance Innovations 2023: Infinite Corners, ran from Nov. 22 to 24 at the McLean Performance Studio and featured 25 new choreographic works by York University fourth-year Bachelor of Fine Arts students addressing various social issues and personal experi ...
York Alum's Documentary 'To Kill a Tiger' Nominated for Oscar in Documentary Feature Category
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has recently unveiled the shortlists for several categories for the upcoming 96th Oscars ceremony, including Documentary Feature. Among the contenders is "To Kill a Tiger," a compelling film directed by T ...
Royal Canadian Mint Selects Coin Design by AMPD Alum Jai Paek
The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled the latest addition to its fine silver Lunar Year series with the release of coin #3, designed by Jai Paek, a York University alum from the Design program. The 1 oz. Pure Silver Coin — Lunar Year of the Dragon marks ...
Cinema & Media Studies PhD student's research highlighted in recent Radio-Canada article and broadcast
Research by Cinema & Media Studies PhD student Cleo Sallis-Parchet about the 1973 Women & Film International Festival was featured in a recent article and broadcast by Radio-Canada
AMPD Alum Appointed Executive Director of Toronto Fringe
In advance of the 36th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival, the non-profit charitable organization has announced the appointment of York University Theatre Alum Rachel Kennedy as the new Executive Director and co-lead. Rachel Kennedy, Toronto Fringe Executi ...