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2012 News Release Archive
13jan

ACAD Students Share the Studio with International Icon Laurie Anderson

January 13, 2011 (Calgary, Alberta) – Today at the Alberta College of Art + Design, four selected students began a once in a lifetime opportunity to work alongside internationally acclaimed performance artist...

19jan

ACAD’s IKG Presents The Outpourings - a retrospective of work by François Lacasse

January 19, 2012 (Calgary, Alberta) – The Alberta College of Art + Design is pleased to announce the opening of a special exhibition at the Illingworth Kerr Gallery on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Join us for the...

31jan

Join ACAD's Illingworth Kerr Gallery for a pint at The Candahar

January 31, 2012 (Calgary, Alberta) - The Alberta College of Art + Design is pleased to announce the opening of The Candahar at the Illingworth Kerr Gallery on Thursday, February 2, 2012. The Candahar...

28feb

ACAD faculty member Charles Lewton-Brain to be awarded the 2012 Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts

February 28, 2012 (Calgary, Alberta). The Alberta College of Art + Design is proud to announce that ACAD faculty member and internationally recognized goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain will be one...

22mar

ACAD presents the 2012 Canadian Art Reel Artists Film Festival: a glance into the captivating and visionary world of today’s great artists

March 22, 2012 (Calgary, Alberta). For a fourth year in a row, the Alberta College of Art + Design is proud to co-present the Canadian Art Foundation’s Reel Artist Film Festival — a series...

16may

ACAD Awards Prestigious Board of Governors’ Alumni Award to Les Manning

May 16, 2012 (Calgary, Alberta) - The Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD) is pleased to announce the 2012 Board of Governors’ Alumni Award of Excellence will be awarded to internationally...

1aug

ACAD Appoints New Vice-President, Research + Academic Affairs

August 1, 2012 (Calgary, Alberta) – The Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Dianne Taylor-Gearing, FRSA to the leadership position of...

13aug

Top Hollywood Story Consultant Coming To Calgary

August 13, 2012 (Calgary, Alberta) – The Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD) is pleased to present The Anatomy of Story Master Class with John Truby, as part of its Master Class series...

7nov

Statement Regarding CBC Story

November 7, 2012 – ACAD is a public institution that has focused on providing students with an excellent education for over 85 years. We pride ourselves in putting as many resources as we can ...