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Fall 2021 updates

Sept 16: AUArts changes as a result of Alberta's State of Emergency

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Facts and Figures

1:16Average faculty/student ratio

15Average student class size

11Governor General Award winning Faculty and Alumni

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Featured Gallery

Illingworth Kerr Gallery
CONTINGENT SYSTEMS - Curated by Lisa Lipton and Ashley Scarlett

September 16 - November 20, 2021

About AUArts

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Since 1926, AUArts has inspired thousands of students to pursue their dreams. As Alberta’s only dedicated art, craft and design institution, we’re proud to play an important role in nurturing creativity and driving innovation in our province and around the world.

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Being creative often means taking a different path than most. That’s why AUArts offers more subject areas than most design schools, small classes, and the flexibility to create a curriculum as unique as you are.

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