Annie MacDonnell, The Beyond Within. 2023. Installation view.
Photo credit: Katy Whitt
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
The IKG is a world-class exhibition space and flexible platform for critical enquiry and theoretical debate with a focus on visual culture.
The Illingworth Kerr Gallery (IKG) provides a platform for curated exhibitions and other forms of cultural research production, with a focus on contemporary visual culture. A vital part of AUArts’ Office of Research and Academic Affairs, it supports graduate and undergraduate learning, provides a rich mix of public programming, and participates in global dialogue by hosting local, regional and international artists working in a variety of disciplines.
IKG gallery hours
Tues, Wed, Fri: 11-5
Thurs: 11-6
Sat: 12-4
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays
Location and contact
The IKG is located in the main mall on the AUArts campus. Please call us at 403.284.7633 or email ikg@auarts.ca with any questions or inquiries. The IKG does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Tak Pham, Curator
Cassandra Paul, Exhibitions and Programs Coordinator
Ann Thrale, Exhibitions Preparator
Nicole Miller, Exhibitions Assistant
Upcoming
AUArts Grad Show Exhibition 2026
Celebrate the talent and creativity of AUArts’ Graduating Class of 2026.
May 27 - 30, 2026
IKG listing
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AUArts Grad Show Exhibition 2026
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
,Marion Nicoll Gallery
,Main Mall
,Gallery 371
Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 27, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Grad Show Hours
- May 27: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- May 28: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- May 29: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- May 30: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the talent and creativity of AUArts’ Graduating Class of 2026.
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MFA Thesis Exhibition 2026
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday April 9, 2026
5 – 7:30PM
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An Alberta A(r)ttitude
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
Opening Reception: January 15, 2026
5p.m. to 8p.m.
Curated by Tak Pham
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AUArts Grad Show Exhibition 2025
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
Celebrate the talent and creativity of AUArts’ Graduating Class of 2025
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MFA Thesis Exhibition 2025
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday April 3, 2024
5 – 7PM
GALLERY HOURS
Tues, Wed, & Fri 11 – 6PM
Thurs 11 – 7PM
Sat 12 – 4PM
Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and statutory holidays
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Knowledge Made Concrete
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, January 16, 2025
5 – 8 PM
GALLERY HOURS
Tues, Wed & Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Thurs, 11 – 7 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays
AUArts centennial exhibition series
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Karen Tam, Sea of Clouds
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, September 26, 2024
5 – 8 PM
GALLERY HOURS
Tues, Wed & Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Thurs, 11 – 7 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays
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AUArts Grad Show Exhibition 2024
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
Celebrate the talent and creativity of our Graduating Class of 2024
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MFA in Craft Media Thesis Exhibition 2024
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday April 4, 2024
5 – 7PM
GALLERY HOURS
Tues, Wed, & Fri 11 – 6PM
Thurs 11 – 7PM
Sat 12 – 4PM
Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and statutory holidays
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From Skyworld to Cyberspace
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, January 18, 2024
5 – 8 PM
GALLERY HOURS
Tues, Wed & Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Thurs, 11 – 7 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays
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how to feel the weight of the moment
Illingworth Kerr Gallery
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday September 14, 2023
5 – 8 PM
GALLERY HOURS
Tues – Fri, 11 – 6 PM
Sat, 12 – 4 PM
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays