University of Waterloo Art Galleries

Art Galleries / Museums (Public)

Description

The University of Waterloo Art Gallery (UWAG) was founded in 1974 and is located in East Campus Hall 1239 adjacent to the Fine Arts department. The gallery motto ADMIT EVERYONE speaks to an openness where artists mix with students, faculty, as well as diverse members of the creative community from across the region. The gallery operates as a social hub that hosts a thoughtful, dynamic, and engaging program of exhibitions, artist presentations, and events featuring the work of emerging and mid-career Canadian and international artists, as well as hosting Fine Arts annual fourth year undergraduate exhibition and multiple MFA Thesis exhibitions.

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Hours

Please check the venue website for hours before you visit. Venues, sites and spaces may close in between presentations in order to install an upcoming exhibition.

Visitor Access

In Canada, many small to mid-sized public art galleries, artist-run centres and museums offer free admission, with larger institutions often providing discounts or designated free-access times for youth, students, seniors, and others. Commercial galleries are generally free to enter, while outdoor sculpture parks and sites typically offer year-round access, encouraging informal public engagement with art in open-air settings. Check the venue website for admissions/access details.

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