Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery
The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery promotes understanding and discussion of contemporary art and ideas through its curated exhibitions, programs, publications, special projects and loans from its collection and archive. Since its inception in 1948 as the UBC Fine Arts Gallery, the Belkin has offered artists and communities space to discuss, engage and respond critically to the present. We believe that art is a form of research that produces knowledge, bringing local, national and international perspectives to the role that art can play in fostering civil societies. Admission is always free and everyone is welcome.
Old Auditorium
At over 80 years old, the Old Auditorium is one UBC’s oldest buildings, and is located at the heart of University’s art precinct. It is the only concert hall in Vancouver with a 60-seat orchestra pit, collegial gothic architecture, and a shoebox design for acoustics. The Old Auditorium serves its historic purpose as a dedicated performance centre, perfect for the UBC opera and School of Music.
Museum of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA), is a place of world arts and cultures with special emphasis on the First Nations peoples and other cultural communities of British Columbia, Canada. The MOA is built on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam people. The artworks and words outside the Museum are a welcome from these generous First Nations hosts.
Frederic Wood Theatre
The Frederic Wood Theatre, also known as the “Freddie Wood Theatre” on campus, is the home of theatre productions and the heart of the Theatre and Film Department. The Frederic Wood Theatre is a multi-purpose building housing classrooms, offices spaces, and fully equipped shops including: a scene shop for wood and metal work, a costume shop, and a properties shop.
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
Since 1997, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts has earned an international reputation for its striking design, stellar acoustics, and exceptional programming. From classical, jazz, theatre, and opera to world music, the Chan Centre is a vital part of UBC campus life – a place where the artistic and academic disciplines integrate with one another to inspire new perspectives on life and culture.
Roy Barnett Recital Hall
From classical to contemporary genres, the Roy Barnett Recital Hall supports students to develop their stage presence, sound, and technique, for advanced studies and performance careers. The Roy Barnett Recital Hall is a place of inspiration, equipped with a state-of-the-art rehearsal space, and a 255-seat concert hall.
AHVA Gallery at the Audain Centre
The AHVA Gallery at the Audain Art Centre is a contemporary exhibition space that serves the Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory at UBC. The AHVA Gallery provides a site for artistic and curatorial collaborations for both students and faculty in the department including free public talks, symposia, art exhibitions, performances, and openings.
Arts & Culture District
The UBC Arts and Culture District fosters community and wellbeing for students by encouraging free artistic expression in the many cultural spaces on campus. They bring creativity, art, and inspiration to light at UBC and house everything from theatre, film, contemporary and fine art to music, opera, live performances and a world renowned Museum of Anthropology.
School of Music
As one of the oldest and largest music schools in the country, the UBC School of Music offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree training in composition, performance, and scholarship. The School connects students with leading musicians, scholars and award-winning ensembles.
Department of Theatre & Film
The Department of Theatre and Film offers a variety of programs that are designed to blend analytical-thinking with artistic practice. Students have the option to focus on a particular area of theatre and film including: acting, directing, design and production, film production, film studies, and theatre studies.