The Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory (AHVA) at the University of British Columbia is a vibrant centre for research, teaching and learning. Our primary goal is to foster critical and reflexive thinking within an inclusive and supportive environment.

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46th Annual AHVA Graduate Symposium and Exhibition: Call for Papers

 
Call for Papers 46th for the Annual AHVA Graduate Symposium MakeShift: handmade, homemade, and remade production

46th Annual AHVA Graduate Symposium and Exhibition: Call for Artworks

 
Call for Artworks 46th for the Annual AHVA Graduate Symposium MakeShift: handmade, homemade, and remade production

Congratulations to Andrea Tuele, Dean of Arts Award for Staff Excellence Winner

 
On December 6, Dr. Janice Stewart, Dean pro tem in the Faculty of Arts, awarded Andrea Tuele the Dean of Arts Award for Staff Excellence at the annual Faculty of Arts staff appreciation event. 
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The art history BA at UBC has been fundamental to my development–intellectually, professionally and personally. The rigorous coursework gave me a strong foundation to pursue graduate studies and embark on a career in the gallery world. Even if you aren’t interested in pursuing art history, taking one course can help you engage more critically with images, objects and change your world view.

Leo Cocar
BA Art History '19

Announcements

Congratulations to Andrea Tuele, Dean of Arts Award for Staff Excellence Winner

December 14, 2022

AHVA Alumni Shortlisted for the 2022 Lind Prize

November 28, 2022

Statement on protests in Iran

October 31, 2022
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Upcoming Exhibitions

The Undergraduate Exhibition 2023

January 19, 2023 - February 17, 2023
12:00 pm
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