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The Show | 2025

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Join us for a bold hybrid exhibition featuring the work of over 410 graduating artists, designers and media makers from the class of 2025!

When

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Location

On Campus

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5T 0H2 See on Map

Online Attendance

Visit the online exhibition

Open to Public?

Yes

Cost

Free

Exhibition Hours

Celebrate the Class of 2025

Join us in celebrating the creativity and innovation of our graduates by experiencing their standout projects as the next generation of creative leaders in our community.

Expect to find exceptional works reflecting the diverse practices of our students, including:

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


Dynamic Media Screening Schedule

The Faculty of Design + Dynamic Media at Emily Carr University is pleased to announce the 2025 Animation + Film/Video Premiere Screenings, which showcases the work of the Bachelor of Media Arts degree graduates and highlights the 2D - Experimental Animation, 3D Computer Animation, and Film + Screen Arts programs.

Premiere Screenings

Date + TimeProgramLocation
May 10 – 12pm2D - Experimental AnimationReliance Theatre, Emily Carr University | See map
May 10 – 7pm3D Computer AnimationReliance Theatre, Emily Carr University | See map
May 11 – 3pmFilm + Screen ArtsReliance Theatre, Emily Carr University | See map

Film + Animation Showcase Screening

Join us for this curated program highlighting a blend of extraordinary animation and films produced by our Bachelor of Media Arts graduates.

Date + TimeProgramLocation
May 14 – 7pmFilm + Animation ShowcaseReliance Theatre, Emily Carr University | See map

The Screening Room

Visit The Screening Room for a vibrant and personalized viewing experience of films and animation produced by our Dynamic Media degree program graduates!

The Screening Room, which goes live on May 7, is where you can view individual films and learn about the filmmakers and their creative process.

Date + TimeProgramLocation
May 7 – 21 during regular building hours AllRoom D1375, Emily Carr University | See map


Learning Commons Schedule

Reading Room Salon

Date + TimeProgramLocation
May 7 – 3:30-5pmReception + Artist TalksThe ECU Library + The Writing Centre, Level 2, Level 2 | See map


Reading Room materials are available to view when the ECU Library is open from 9am–5pm, Monday through Friday. The ECU Library will be open until 11pm on Opening Night.


Getting Here

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 7, from 6pm onwards. Visitors must park in ECU-designated spaces on Level P2 only, no ticket required, with the exception of stalls 1-75' as those are available for pay parking only. Paid parking is in effect on all other dates.

Navigating The Show

The main entrance and exit are located on the southwest 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 for Opening Night on May 7.

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 exhibition area of Level 1 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.