Upcoming Exhibitions & Events
WINTER 2026
Cohen Commons OPEN CALL
🗓️Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, 12:00PM (EST)
Submit your artwork to be displayed in “The Past is our Present”, running in the Cohen Commons from March 20th – April 9th, 2026. Reception is on March 20th from 6–8pm. This curatorial call was developed by artLAB Gallery intern, Nicole Iun.
Have you ever started missing a moment while you’re still living within it? As we move towards the close of the academic year, "The Past is our Present" encourages us to live in and celebrate the “present” that was brought by the past that came before us 🎁
With courtesy of the Archives & Special Collections at Western University @westernulibsarc, images of student life at Western decades ago will be featured alongside artworks from current Western students, showcasing our continuing stories of creativity, community, and spirit.
We invite students to submit works that they want to celebrate regarding their campus life and the personal growth they’ve achieved. Subject matter can range from (but not limited to) intimate moments, nostalgic spaces, cherished friendships and communities, or works from your academic journey that felt especially rewarding.
What kind of “present” do you want to leave for your upcoming viewers? Please complete the Google Form (link in bio) to submit your work for consideration. You will be asked to submit, [1] a short description, and [2] up to 5 images of existing or proposed artwork. You must be a Western student to submit. Works may not include perishables, live or organic matter, and hazardous or flammable materials.
🗓️Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, 12:00PM (EST)
solace
Exhibition: March 20 to April 09, 2026
Reception: Friday, March 20 from 6-8PM
Studio Art Practicum Exhibition
The 2026 Studio Arts Practicum class is happy to announce solace, hosted by the artLAB Gallery. This will be the capstone exhibition for our class and is a way to express what we have worked on over the academic year.
We look forward to seeing you at the opening reception, Friday March 20th from 6-8PM. The exhibition will be running from March 20th – April 9th.
Featuring works from Afsha Majid, Dahlia Sullivan, Daniel Penano, e okutan, Emily Kings, Emma Hardy, Eniola Olutunfese, Faust Tomaszewski, Jade Kelly Doneff, Jean Mcpherson, Joshua Mckee, Katelyn Halter, Lexi Wilson, Meghan Dennison, Paniz Nabi, Sawyer Shin, Siena Toth, Stefania Dragalin, Sydney Norton, and Thalía Ma Lei.
Solace is consolation, the warmth of the sun, a pocket of comfort in times of stress and uncertainty. We have worked hard this year to express ourselves as we prepare for the next chapter in our lives. Finding joy in the mundane, letting our mediums guide us, and exploring our unique, individual cultures has been a way for each artist to find solace in their work.
Special thanks to our professor Soheila K. Esfahani and our teaching assistant Brittnay Forrest for their continued guidance throughout the semester.
