Our curatorial vision is achieved through an innovative program that makes contemporary visual culture accessible, engages the public, challenges the artistic and academic communities, and positions art in an ever-changing cultural landscape.įor more information about this IICSI partner please visit their website: artgalleryofguelph.ca We promote education and provide a forum for the understanding of contemporary practice through historical research and interdisciplinary activities. Our artistic vision is to initiate dialogue, engage and challenge a broad audience. Our objective is to present exhibitions that explore regional, national, and international contemporary and historical visual art. Its stimulating exhibition program and remarkable permanent collection make it an important educational resource, a centre of scholarship, and a key tourist destination. We believe contact with original works of art in a gallery setting enriches educational experience and contributes to the understanding of artistic vision.ĪGG is one of Canada’s premier public art galleries. The Art Gallery of Guelph’s mission is to be a leading public art gallery in Canada and a significant cultural focus for the university campus, the City of Guelph, the County of Wellington, and the surrounding region. Education programming includes: family and culture days, children’s art classes, community events, artist talks, and guided visits. AGG’s collections contain over 9,000 works, including Canadian and international contemporary art, Inuit art, and public sculpture.ĪGG has the largest sculpture park at a public gallery in Canada featuring 38 works with an overall objective of 50 works. The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) annually presents over 12 regional, national, and international exhibitions that explore contemporary and historical visual arts. Dedicated faculty and staff are at work making communities, environment, food and health better. We are committed to supporting the research programs of University of Guelph faculty across all disciplines.įrom the three founding Colleges: the Ontario Veterinary College (1862), the Ontario Agricultural College (1874) and the MacDonald Institute (1903), the University of Guelph, established in 1964, has grown to be one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities. The Office of Research oversees a $156 million research enterprise across seven colleges, our regional campus at Ridgetown, 15 research stations and the University of Guelph/Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs partnership. They are also home to the Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS) Program, as well as other interdisciplinary programs which connect these various fields. and is a diverse place, home to the Performing and Fine Arts and the Humanities, including Modern and Ancient Languages, English, Theatre, History, European Studies, Music, Visual Arts, Philosophy. The College of Arts is at the heart of the University of Guelph. Steve Donnelly – Administrative AssistantĪriel Oleynikov – Administrative Assistant IF 2020 Partners & Sponsors Richelle Forsey – Design, Social Media, & Web Coordinator The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation is generously supported through a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Partnership Grant. This opportunity to gather online was made possible through the support from numerous community partners, including the University of Guelph’s COVID-19 Research Development & Catalyst Fund, U of G’s College of Arts, and long-time IICSI partner Musagetes. While in-person arts festivals were not possible, IF provided an alternative for people to come together and find solace and inspiration through art. IF 2020 featured short performance videos by musicians, spoken word poets, dancers, theatre practitioners, and multi-disciplinary artists from over 25 countries captured in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented by the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) in partnership with festivals and community organizations around the world, this all-night celebration of the arts streamed online for 24-hours starting on August 8 th at midnight UTC. IF 2020 was a 24-hour online improvisation festival, featuring 100+ unique, original performances by over 150 international artists of all disciplines.
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