University Senate and Boardroom art project - call for submissions

Monday, August 10, 2026

The University of Waterloo invites applications from emerging artists to exhibit artwork in the University Senate and Boardroom (NH3407). This is an exciting opportunity to present work in one of the University’s most significant governance spaces, where it will be viewed by members of Senate, Board of Governors, university leadership, invited guests, and visitors throughout the year.

One artist will be selected to exhibit work in Display Window B for a one-year exhibition period.  The display area dimensions are 22’ W × 7’ H × 17” D

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Currently enroled in either the University of Waterloo MFA or BA in Fine Arts programs.
  • University of Waterloo BA or MFA in Fine Arts graduates who completed their degree within the past two years (2024–2026).
  • University of Waterloo BA or MFA in Fine Arts alumni who graduated within the past ten years (2016–2026) and are currently enroled in a graduate program at another university.

The selected artist will receive an artist fee of $5,000 CAD.

For more information and the application requirements, visit the project page on the Secretariat website.

The application deadline is September 4, 2026 and the successful applicant will be notified by September 14, 2026.

Senate board room with three painted portraits highlighted in green and labelled "display window b".