The Show | Campus Exhibition FAQs

All students are strongly encouraged to submit works both to online and campus exhibitions. The campus exhibition will be displayed on the 1st and 2nd floors. You need to fill the campus exhibition application on the graduation info hub by April 10.

One work per student only – no exceptions. Series or multiples may be edited by The Show Committee whose decision cannot be appealed. Don’t forget, you can always provide a detailed project on the online exhibition.

You should consult with your faculty reps when choosing the work you intend to exhibit and go over your proposal with them.

Make sure to give Evaluate Your Submission and Install Guidelines a read. If you will request equipment, take a look at guidelines on equipment requests in the handbook thoroughly.

If you identify you will need technical help, you can reach out to the relevant technicians to ask questions about your display. You can e-mail theshow@ecuad.ca if you’re unsure about which technical services area to talk to, but we will not be able to give you advice/recommendations.

Construction and installation methods must be resolved before we approve your work to be exhibited. Ask your Faculty or a technician for advice ahead of time. Be sure to resolve even simple things like hanging methods.

You will be installing your own work and are required to bring installation supplies if your work requires something specific.

Important: most technicians will be unavailable to problem-solve in the two weeks prior to the exhibition as they are involved in the construction of the exhibition space. Plan ahead!

For ART and BDes students, a committee process designates which location to bring your work at the beginning of installation week. This location is not where your work will finally be placed. The Show Committee move work around constantly as they put together the whole exhibition. Students do not select any individual room to themselves and this may not be appealed.

MFA students are assigned to the Libby Leshgold Gallery.

MDes students are assigned spaces in conversations with their Faculty Rep and space restrictions.

Students do not automatically receive a space they request. If a specific space is needed, these needs (and rationale) must be included on the Campus Exhibition Application form. The Committee will assign space according to student requests, if appropriate.

Students requiring technical assistance must clearly and specifically state their needs on their application. Use of scissor-lifts and other mechanical/electrical needs need to be confirmed in advance and cannot be completed by students. If your installation has unique needs, this request must be indicated on your application. Any installations/exhibits that are deemed unsafe by the exhibition committee and facilities will be removed from the exhibition unless modifications are made to comply with requirements.

No, you can just drop your work until April 28th at the Library. For more information on this, please visit this page. If you have further questions, connect with Jacqueline Turner: jturner@ecuad.ca.

Labels are produced and managed by the Exhibition Committee. Graduating students should fill out a Grad Show Label Form. Label information MUST be submitted prior to Installation or a label will not be printed for the work.

Please see Dates + Deadlines for the submission deadline. Labels will be produced and installed in a standard format and font approved by the Committee. Guest books are not allowed. Business cards (standard format only) are allowed in designated areas with customized card holders.

Media pieces will be maintained through CTS based on installation instructions. Graduating students are responsible to ensure their pieces function properly. Your submission needs to include detailed instructions about the operation of the pieces, especially powering on and off, prior to exhibition. Graduating students will be responsible for making sure their pieces are operational and powered on for Opening Night. If a piece breaks, it may be removed from the exhibition.

The Show website has multiple functionalities where you can be reached. We encourage you to make use of it!

Send an email to theshow@ecuad.ca and we'll help you.

No. Students must make their own arrangements if they are not available to pick up their work. Pieces not picked up by the dates detailed in Dates + Deadlines will be discarded.