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A grid of four photos of students smiling or looking directly at the camera. Behind each of the students is a multi-coloured backdrop that has words like ‘Justice, Belonging and Achievement’ laid overtop.

September 27, 2024

Using art to spread a campus-wide message of community

An art-based project exploring different lived experiences at McMaster is helping spread a message of inclusivity and diversity across campus. ...

Kelly Wolf looking sideways at the camera, with the wind blowing her hair straight up behind her, against a backdrop of waves in the sea or a lake.

August 1, 2024

From Timbits to onion skins: Kelly Wolf’s many stages of summer

Summer is a busy time for the theatre designer, arts educator and School of the Arts instructor. And every project she works on enhances her teaching....

A man with a scared look on his face holding up a red broom while standing in the doorway of a home

July 8, 2024

Three students win Best Canadian Film at annual Toronto Smartphone Film Festival

They produced the five-minute film — shot entirely on a smartphone — as their final project in a third-year School of the Arts course....

Image of Syrus Marcus Ware sitting in a chair posing for a photo

February 7, 2024

Book empowers children to explore a better future through themes of justice, conflict and community

Syrus Marcus Ware is the author of Abolition is Love, a children's book that follows a young girl and her family as they get ready for a vigil to mark Prisoners’ Justice Day....

Three people facing away from the camera looking at a piece of artwork

November 22, 2023

Student art reflects stages and possibilities of university journeys

Fourth-year student Camryn Hardaker-Schabauer hopes their artwork that is now hanging inside the Student Success Centre inspires others on their unique university journeys. ...

A performer holding a mic on the stage, with other cast members around them.

November 14, 2023

Fall Major Production is a ‘tapestry of ideas and actions’

Nothing Remains the Same explores the climate crisis through song, dance, story, puppetry and movement ...

The school of the arts fall major production 2022

November 2, 2023

Black box theatre’s new name honours a philanthropic legacy at McMaster

The Lyons Family Studio's name recognizes a generous gift from the estate of Margaret and Ed Lyons, which will create an endowed fund to support the performance venue. ...

October 11, 2023

Mac grads headline new exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton

Ravinder Ruprai, Jill Letten and Vanessa Crosbie Ramsay are part of 'The Art of Creation,' an exhibit channelling art to explore pregnancy-related science....

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September 21, 2023

Meet this year’s artists and curator in residence

The programs bring established artists to campus to engage students and the wider campus community on issues of social justice and equity through arts practice. ...

A percussion ensemble performing on a stage.

September 13, 2023

New national network links percussionists from coast to coast

The Canadian Percussion Network is designed to alleviate the sense of isolation many musicians feel by creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, mentorship, performance and research. ...