Master of Fine Arts

Awards and Other Support Funds

Many graduate students at York are successful in winning prestigious external or internal scholarships and you are encouraged to seek eligible opportunities. The university also offers bursaries and other support funds to assist with your scholarly and research activities. Common types of funds include the following:  External awards such as SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR doctoral and CGS-Masters programs, as well as the Ontario Graduate Scholarship; Bursaries that are allocated based […]

Research Projects

Professor Holly Ward Fluid States is an exhibition of new work by interdisciplinary artist Holly Ward. This timely, thought-provoking project deploys a series of creative practices aimed towards developing a deeper understanding of water, and our connection to it. This installation is centred around a large-scale drawing on fabric, created using a ‘floating ink’ technique in […]

Our Faculty

Among the finest anywhere, York’s Faculties introduce students to a broad perspective of the world that results in original thought and theory. Our flexible cross-discipline programming, innovative course design, and diverse experiential learning provides students with an amazing variety of academic opportunities where learning and debate are not only valued; they are encouraged. To learn […]

Director's Message

The MFA & PhD programs in Visual Art offer candidates the context in which to develop a well-articulated and informed body of work and to enhance their theoretical knowledge. In addition, lasting friendships and professional connections are forged in this diverse and tightly-knit artistic community. Some graduates may have the opportunity to teach in our […]

Courses

For more information on our course offerings, please go to the York Course Website.

Guidelines, Policies & Forms

The regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies generally apply to all students enrolled in graduate programs at York University. In a number of instances individual graduate programs have additional requirements; these are set out in the appropriate graduate program section of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Academic Regulations. Faculty of Graduate Studies Forms The following […]

Our Students

Our program is empowered by a welcoming and diverse community of students with a uniquely global perspective. Together we are making things right for our communities and our future.

Our Alumni

Learn about what others have chosen to study and do through this innovative program.

About Us

Director's Message Marissa Largo, Director of the Graduate Program in Visual Art, welcomes you. Our Faculty Learn about our professors and their broad perspectives of the world that result in original thought and theory. Our Students Learn about our current students and why they chose this program. Our Alumni Be inspired by your alumni who […]

News and Events

Events Expand the Grad @ York Story Do you have a story or event to share with the wider graduate community? We’d love to hear from our students, faculty, staff, and alumni on what’s happening in and around FGS. Our digital platforms connect us with future and current students, as well as alumni and community […]