What will you create at Canada’s #1 university for art + design?
Encouraging experimentation at the intersections of art, design, media and technology, ECU merges studio practice, research and critical theory in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. In 2020 and 2021, we were ranked as the top university for art and design in Canada, and 30th in the world. We have 2000 students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate programs, and thousands more tak
06/12/2026
For alum Tiger Peng, showcasing their debut collection at London Fashion Week and developing their design practice, carries forward the lessons from their Industrial Design education at ECU.
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06/11/2026
Last call to register for the Summer Institute for Teens! 📣
Designed for ages 16–18, this immersive pre-university program gives you the opportunity to build your portfolio, develop your creative voice and experience what it’s like to study at Canada's #1 university for art and design. Learn from practicing artists and designers while connecting with other young creatives.
Spaces are still available in:
• Drawing�
• Painting
• Animation
• Digital Animation���
• Illustration�
• Digital Illustration�
• Industrial Design
• Architectural Design
Registration closes June 15. Don't miss your chance to spend the summer creating and learning in your chosen discipline.
Learn more and register through the link in bio!
06/11/2026
Make time for what inspires you this summer.
Try something new, build your skills or reconnect with your creative practice through short courses in photography, drawing, painting, design, digital media and more.
Learn from practicing artists, designers and industry professionals through online and in-person classes designed to fit your schedule.
Take an individual course or build toward a flexible certificate.
Browse courses and certificates: https://ecuad.ca/continuing-studies/
06/09/2026
Mentorship-in-Residence Program Supports Career Goals for Graduating Students 🚀
Full story: https://ow.ly/bxzi50Z937b
For the award-winning Indigenous artist and 2026 ECU Honorary Degree recipient Faye Heavyshield, artmaking is a process that engages all her senses through which to tell her family story.
“There's no way that my grandma's voice is forgotten. I recall my dad's voice. My mom's time is too strong. I see old drawings, and I see the line. I see the line of the coulee. I see the line of the river. I'm very attracted to the notion that we are cellular.”
Growing up on the land of the Kanai (Blood) Nation in Southern Alberta has deeply shaped Faye’s work and the winding river, whistling prairie grass and coulees that she still lives amongst inspire her powerful installations, sculptures and projects.
Read our profile on Faye: https://ow.ly/QECj50Z8WZW
From 1929 to 2026, here’s to the first graduating class of ECU’s next century 🎓✨
06/03/2026
The Aboriginal Gathering Place invites you to to celebrate, support and connect with Indigenous vendors and artists from the Vancouver area and ECU community at their annual Indigenous Summer Market! This Friday, June 5th from 2-7pm ☀️
Plan your visit: https://ow.ly/uT3E50Z7oZZ
06/02/2026
💫 Announcing the 2026 Graduation Award winners and honorees!
This year, 36 students received graduation awards, along with 19 students receiving honourable mentions for their incredible work. They received $26,150 based on their works and screenings exhibited both in-person and online at The Show.
The Class of 2026 was a historic cohort who presented a diverse range of dynamic and engaging works at The Show, our annual student exhibition.
🏆 Congratulations to our students for their achievements!
See the full list of winners and mentions: https://ow.ly/vK3q50Z6V1N
06/01/2026
What is "risky play"?
A capstone project by recent ECU graduate Sasha Bishop (BDes 2026) promotes childhood independence, resilience and social cohesion through outdoor exploration.
'All Hands on Dirt' is a series of mountain bike trail-building tools for kids developed by Sasha during his final year of study at ECU in collaboration with the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA).
“My inspiration is my childhood,” says Sasha, an Industrial Design alum who grew up in Squamish, BC, where he and his family spent much of their time outdoors. “I was riding a bike before I was three years old, and the trail-building community throughout the south province is a tight group. They’re big environmental advocates who really emphasize knowledge transfer and ethical conduct. I was reflecting on my experiences in that community and wanted to create an intervention to give the same opportunity to more kids.”
All Hands on Dirt comprises versions of tools typically used for building mountain bike trails in the BC forests, all designed specifically for children. They include a Pulaski (a specialized forestry axe), a multi-tool hoe, a multipurpose tamper known as a McLeod and a rake.
Read more here: https://ow.ly/igNS50Z6spA
🎶 Neko Case wants her music to help people feel less alone and provide comfort.
NPR has called her “essentially peerless,” and Rolling Stone named her “One of America’s best and most ambitious singer-songwriters,” but that experimental artistry was forged during her studies at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU).
“Art school for me was very much about learning how I worked and how to make sure I got things done. It was such a productive time in my life,” said Neko. “It was the first time I felt like I was capable of something. I never really tried to reinvent myself. I think I’m just busy learning in front of people. I’m willing to fail in front of people, laugh at myself, or mess up.
Read our profile on one of ECU’s 2026 Honorary Degree recipient: https://ecuad.ca/news/sasha-bishop-creates-trail-building-tools-for-kids/
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