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BMO 1ST ART! 2018

sculpture in black on blue etched shelves

Works by the 2018 Winners:

Clara Couzino, Max Keene, Phoebe Huang, Jimmie Kilpatrick, Sylvan Hamburger, Emma Burry, Rodney MacMullin, Greg Morgan, Josi Smit, Paul Atwood, Sarah Madgin, Amber Agarand, Christopher Dufour

BMO 1ST ART! 2018

November 15 – December 8, 2018

Curated by Dawn Cain

Justina M. Barnicke Gallery

This exhibition showcases the winning submissions of the 16th annual BMO 1st Art! competition. The thirteen artists featured are recent graduates of postsecondary art programs from every province and territory who have been honoured for their talent and exceptional accomplishments. Their inspiring works provide a glimpse into the remarkable range of media and expression being explored by today’s undergrads. They also represent the promise and excitement of Canada’s newest generation of artists.

National Winner
Clara Couzino (Concordia University)

Max Keene (University of Alberta)
Phoebe Huang (Simon Fraser University)
Jimmie Kilpatrick (Brandon University)
Sylvan Hamburger (Mount Allison University)
Emma Burry (Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Rodney MacMullin (Nova Scotia College of Art & Design University)
Greg Morgan (Nunavut Arctic College)
Josi Smit (OCAD University)
Paul Atwood (Holland College)
Sarah Madgin (Université du Québec à Montréal)
Amber Agarand (University of Regina)
Christopher Dufour (Yukon School of Visual Arts)

For more information, please visit 1stArt.bmo.com

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