Attend The Show, our annual exhibition featuring the work of over 400 graduating artists, designers and creative thinkers from the class of 2026!
Join us in celebrating the first class of ECU’s second century at The Show 2026. Graduates across Fine Arts, Media Arts and Design are coming together for the first time to present the culmination of their years of experimentation, innovation and hard work.
From physical installations to digital media, The Show is an opportunity to get the first look at the next generation of artists and designers who will shape the future of creative practice.
Across 420 final works, visitors get an up-close look at the breadth and ambition of emerging creative practice across ECU’s many disciplines. As one of Vancouver’s largest art exhibitions, we invite you to come explore and enjoy, free of charge.
Can’t make it in person? Explore the online exhibition.
Dynamic Media Screening Schedule
The Faculty of Design + Dynamic Media (DDM) will showcase the work Bachelor of Media Arts degree graduates and highlights the 2D + Experimental Animation, 3D Computer Animation, and Film + Screen Arts programs at the 2026 Animation + Film/Video Premiere Screenings
| Date + Time | Program | Location |
| May 13 – 27 | The Screening Room | D1375, Level 1 |
| May 15, 1 – 4pm | 3D Computer Animation Premiere | Reliance Theatre, ECU |
| May 15, 6 – 11pm | 2D + Experimental Animation Premiere | Reliance Theatre, ECU |
| May 16, 12 – 6:30pm | Film + Screen Arts Premiere | Reliance Theatre, ECU |
| May 20, 10am – 3:30pm | Shooting Stars Screening | (off-campus) VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver |
| May 21, 7 – 9pm | Film + Animation Showcase | Reliance Theatre, ECU |
Experience innovative work reflecting the diverse practices of our students
Arts
Illustration | Photography | Visual Arts | Ceramics | Print Media | Painting | Performance | Drawing | Sculpture + Expanded Practices | Critical + Cultural Practice
Design
Communication Design | Interaction Design | Industrial Design
Media Arts
2D + Experimental Animation | 3D + Computer Animation | Film + Screen Arts | New Media + Sound Art
Graduate Studies
Master of Fine Arts | Master of Design
The Reading Room salon will feature publications, books, and zines from across all practices. Materials are available to view at the opening reception from 5 – 10pm and at the ECU Library, open from 9am–5pm, Monday through Friday.
Find info about our campus location, transit and parking options on our website.
Regular operating hours for the parking garage next to ECU are 6:30am to 11pm. Free parking will be available first-come on Opening Night, May 13, from 5 – 10pm. Visitors must park in the clearly visible ECU-designated spaces on Level P2, with no ticket required. Paid parking is in effect on all other levels and for the duration of the exhibition.
The main entrance and exit are located on the south-west side of the ECU campus building, facing Great Northern Way. Up a short flight of stairs or ramp, you will enter on Level 2.
Access is only through the main doors via Great Northern Way. The East doors will be open only on Opening Night, May 13.
The exhibition area includes the Libby Leshgold Gallery and runs along the full length of the Michael O’Brian Exhibition Commons (MOEC), as well as inside the Library + Learning Commons. An all-gender washroom is available on this floor.
The Level 1 exhibition area includes the Reliance Theatre for scheduled screenings and an on-demand screening area. Exhibits are installed throughout the south and east sections of the building. An all-gender washroom is available on this floor next to the exit on the east side.