The latest exhibition of works by more than 200 brilliant young artists makes its debut on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU).

Kelsey Lee, coordinator of Youth + Community Programs at ECU, notes the show’s title, Reverie, was selected by the student exhibition committee comprised of participants in 2024’s Junior Arts Institute and Summer Institute for Teens programs.

“Reverie reflects student conversations about their hopes and dreams for the future, being lost in thought, daydreaming, wandering, and allowing our imaginations space to flourish and lead us to unexpected places,” Kelsey says. “Students were invited to be brave and vulnerable with themselves and each other by taking creative risks. They embraced experimentation, other ways of knowing and seeing the world and big questions and ideas about art. The exhibition marks the end of the Summer Teen programs for 2024 but invites us to think together with students about possibilities for our shared future long after the programs’ end.”

The show spotlights an eclectic range of mediums, from expressive paintings to captivating animations, innovative designs and thought-provoking installations.

Scroll down for a behind-the-scenes look at the work by Emily Carr's youngest artists + designers from across 15 studio disciplines.

Reverie is on view from July 26 through Aug. 8 at ECU. An opening reception will be held from 4pm to 6pm on Friday, July 26. Attendance is free and open to the public.

Visit ECU online to learn more about art, media and design programs for teens at Emily Carr University.