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Studies in Arts and Culture News
- Rising Brock star makes feature film debut in pop musical ‘Juliet & Romeo’ May 12, 2025Image caption: Artist Max Parker, a third-year Brock student studying at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, plays Benvolio in Timothy Scott Bogart’s new pop musical ‘Juliet & Romeo’. Monday, May […]
- Exhibit explores relationship between arts, the environment December 16, 2024Image caption: The Giens Peninsula (Presqu’île de Giens) on the southern coast of France was home to a recent Brock artist residency organized by the University’s Centre for Studies in Arts and Culture. Monday, December […]
- Brock’s arts impact takes centre stage November 22, 2024Friday, November 22, 2024 | by April Jeffs Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Stan Cho (second from left) toured the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA) along with St. Catharines Mayor […]
- Celebrating creativity and diversity in Niagara with SAFRAN 2024 April 6, 2024Image caption: Brock Professor Jean Ntakiturimana of Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures, (right) at the Sunday morning long table about the world of publishing, hosted by Binta Wague of les Éditions Touana (Toronto , centre-right, […]
- Salon du livre des francophonies du Niagara (SAFRAN), a special collaboration at the MIWSFPA, opens March 21 March 1, 2024Salon du livre des francophonies du Niagara (SAFRAN): Les contradictions dans les littératures March 21-24, 2024 Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine & Performing Arts 15 Artists’ Common, St. Catharines SOFIFRAN is delighted to announce […]
Latest MIWSFPA News
- Dean’s legacy of leadership leaves lasting impact in Humanities June 25, 2025Image caption: Ten years of dedicated service as Dean of Humanities will draw to a close for Carol Merriam (left) on July 1 as James Allard takes on the role of Interim Dean. Wednesday, June […]
- Weaving histories into new creative works April 10, 2025Image caption: Fourth-year Visual Arts students Karen Guichelaar (left) and Sabrina Luckasavitch have created new bodies of artwork as part of their Honours Thesis exhibition, entitled Off the Factor Floor, on show at the Marilyn […]
- Creative bursary helps Music student set stage for success March 13, 2025Image caption: Soprano Joslyn Dunlop (right) performed a Department of Music student solo recital on stage at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre accompanied by pianist Erika Reiman (left) in 2024. Now in her fourth and final […]
- Cross-cultural collaborations in game audio at heart of public talk January 13, 2025Image caption: John Robert Matz, a Chicago-based performer, arranger, composer and music educator will visit Brock for a series of events exploring video game audio as part of the 2024-25 Walker Cultural Leader Series presented […]
- Picturing a vibrant future for Brock’s fine art collection December 19, 2024Image caption: Earlier this fall, art consultant Mandy Salter oversaw restoration work on Michael Snow’s Photo Mural for Timed Images, 1972-73 in the Mackenzie Chown A Block stairwell. Efforts included installing new UV and shatterproof […]
Dramatic Arts
- ‘Now, you get to exist the way you want to’: Dramatic Arts grad’s life-changing journey June 11, 2025Image caption: Dramatic Arts graduate Oliver Webb Wilkinson (BA ’25) celebrated his academic achievements as well as his journey of self-discovery through artistic creation during Brock’s 117th Convocation. Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | by Gillian Minaker Oliver Webb […]
- Youth theatre festival shines spotlight on Canada’s brightest emerging talent May 21, 2025Image caption: High school students from Ontario and New Brunswick made puppets in a workshop led by Dramatic Arts instructor and local designer for theatre Alexa Fraser as part of the 2025 National STAR Festival […]
- Rising Brock star makes feature film debut in pop musical ‘Juliet & Romeo’ May 12, 2025Image caption: Artist Max Parker, a third-year Brock student studying at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, plays Benvolio in Timothy Scott Bogart’s new pop musical ‘Juliet & Romeo’. Monday, May […]
- Creative collaboration sets stage for new student play April 4, 2025Image caption: Fourth-year Dramatic Arts students and members of Peregrine Theatre Co. look for hope and amidst life’s challenges in their new play Mementos. From left are Megan Mastantuono, Simon Bell, Oliver Webb Wilkinson and […]
- DART Invitationals provide a unique audition process at Brock March 28, 2025Image caption: Participants of Brock University’s Dramatic Arts March Invitational create and explore a piece of theatre together. Thursday, March 20, 2025 | by Hannah Barton High school students across Canada are preparing for Brock University’s upcoming DART […]
Music
- Three generations, one university: A family’s legacy at Brock June 12, 2025Image caption: Brock University welcomed three generations of graduates from one family to campus on Thursday, June 12, including Bob Cretney (BA ’72, DIPLED ’73, MEd ’79), granddaughter Abigail Shatford (BA ’25, BEd ’25) and […]
- The people have spoken: GAME students return as crowd favourites from video game showcase April 17, 2025Image caption: Students from Brock University’s Interactive Arts and Science and GAME programs participated in the highly anticipated province-wide video game event, Level Up Showcase, on Saturday, April 12 at Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. […]
- Creative bursary helps Music student set stage for success March 13, 2025Image caption: Soprano Joslyn Dunlop (right) performed a Department of Music student solo recital on stage at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre accompanied by pianist Erika Reiman (left) in 2024. Now in her fourth and final […]
- Cross-cultural collaborations in game audio at heart of public talk January 13, 2025Image caption: John Robert Matz, a Chicago-based performer, arranger, composer and music educator will visit Brock for a series of events exploring video game audio as part of the 2024-25 Walker Cultural Leader Series presented […]
- Brock’s arts impact takes centre stage November 22, 2024Friday, November 22, 2024 | by April Jeffs Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Stan Cho (second from left) toured the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA) along with St. Catharines Mayor […]
Visual Arts
- Visual Arts exhibition takes shape June 26, 2025Image caption: (from left) Samantha Cole, Chandi Jayawardena, Eleni Bigas and Quinn Oberlein Thursday, June 26, 2025 | by Gillian Minaker VISA 2F05 Introduction to Sculpture students (from left) Samantha Cole, Chandi Jayawardena, Eleni Bigas and […]
- Weaving histories into new creative works April 10, 2025Image caption: Fourth-year Visual Arts students Karen Guichelaar (left) and Sabrina Luckasavitch have created new bodies of artwork as part of their Honours Thesis exhibition, entitled Off the Factor Floor, on show at the Marilyn […]
- Students step back in time through new Brock Library exhibit March 11, 2025Image caption: Second-year Visual Arts student Madeline Corbier recently helped with the installation of a new Brock University Library exhibit, “Made of the Mist: Life in Niagara During the Long 19th Century,” which will run […]
- Community Connections: Healing Through the Arts December 11, 2024Image caption: Willow Arts Community member Jo Barham experienced the inspiring artwork of local artists earlier this year at “unscene,” a community exhibition at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts Visual […]
- Environmental humanities to take symposium spotlight December 4, 2024Image caption: The 2023 Visual Arts (VISA) Walker Cultural Leader Series featuring visiting artist Trudi Lynn Smith invited the Brock community to learn about environmental humanities research-creation methodologies. Organized by Elysia French, Assistant Professor of […]
From the Brock News
- Surge in Ontario wine sales linked to growing national identity July 15, 2025As sales of Ontario wines spike and support of the “Buy Canadian” movement grows, the pressure on wineries to highlight […]
- Brock ranked among Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture by Forbes July 15, 2025From its professional development opportunities to wellness supports and employee engagement, Brock University is being recognized for fostering a strong and positive workplace environment.
- Brock ITS shares phone cybersecurity tips July 15, 2025From photos and messages to everyday apps, phones hold a great deal of sensitive information, which can make them attractive targets for cybercriminals.
- National research aims to boost physical activity among newcomer children July 14, 2025Children and youth who are new to Canada are at greater risk of being physically inactive compared to their Canadian-born peers, says Brock University Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies Matt Kwan.
- Distinguished Prof a champion for youth health July 14, 2025Panagiota (Nota) Klentrou has spent more than 25 years helping young people around the world live healthier lives.