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A call to writers for Okanagan Short Story Contest submissions
Up and coming writers are encouraged to submit entries for the annual Okanagan Short Story Contest.
Popular fundraiser Art on the Line goes online for 2021
UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, in association with the Visual Arts Course Union, is not letting COVID-19 stop a popular annual tradition.
UBCO presents inaugural Sharon Thesen Lecture
The creative writing program at UBCO is hosting its inaugural Sharon Thesen Lecture with Vernon-based author John Lent.
UBCO fall 2020 writer in residence seeks community writing submissions
Kim Senklip Harvey, a director, playwright and actor, is this fall’s writer in residence with the creative writing program at UBC Okanagan.
UBCO urban-art project adds colour and vibrancy to city spaces
A UBC Okanagan visual arts instructor used a large concrete wall as a canvas, piles of scaffolding and gallons of paint to turn a summer art course into an urban beautification project.
UBC Okanagan students launch virtual exhibition
This year’s exhibition, titled Any Moment, was scheduled to open to the public in an on-campus reception in mid-April. However, as Visual Arts Professor Myron Campbell explains, the art will now be shared as a virtual exhibition.
UBC professor offers poetry in troubled times
In this unprecedented time of fear, bewilderment and isolation, poetry is a beacon.
Okanagan icon John Lent is UBCO’s writer-in-residence
John Lent, a Vernon-based professional author, editor, singer and songwriter is this spring’s writer-in-residence at UBC Okanagan. He will be on campus from March 9 to 26 working with students, faculty and the community in various writing and literary projects.
Creative Days opens studio doors for potential artists
Artists interested in UBC Okanagan’s visual arts program are invited to attend a special class with a professor to learn about the program and find out how to put a portfolio together.
Authors encouraged to put pen to paper and get creative
Budding writers are urged to submit their entries for the annual Okanagan Short Story Contest.