Guelph Collegiate GCVI Visual Arts

GCVI

Visual Arts Department

Welcome to the GCVI Arts Department for Visual Arts. We are so pleased to have you interested in our classes.

FIELD TRIPS & DEPARTMENT EVENTS

Want to travel? Sign up for our next trip and experience the art and culture of various European cities.

OCAD Grad Ex. 2018

Second semester of Grade 12, students visit OCAD's Graduating Exhibition in Toronto. It was a great opportunity for senior GCVI Visual Arts students to see young artists and designers exhibiting their work. Students explored a range of artwork including Material Art, Sculpture, Digital Media, Drawing & Painting, Advertising, and so much more!

AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario)

Each semester Visual Arts students will visit the AGO's newest special exhibit. With a collection of over 90,000 works of art, and featuring an innovative architectural expansion by Frank Gehry, the AGO is among the most distinguished art museums in North America and offers an incredible art experience with each visit.

Power Plant Contemp. Gallery

Each semester Media Arts students will spend the day in Toronto visiting the Powerplant Contemporary Gallery and the Distillery District. The Power Plant is one of Canada’s leading public galleries devoted to contemporary art, located in Toronto, Ontario at Harbourfront Centre

Arts Night!

Each semester Visual Arts, Drama & Music students exhibit their artwork. This night showcases all the great Arts programs we have at GCVI. This family event is open to all ages. We welcome you to come share in this wonderful opportunity to see what our talented students work on throughout their school year.

ART LAB at the AGG

All grade 9 students visit our local gallery - The Art Gallery of Guelph- to explore contemporary art within their community. ART LAB is an interactive program that supports the exploration of original artworks. It was developed in partnership between the AGG, GCVI and the UGDSB to focus directly on the grade 9 visual arts curriculum.

Grade 12 Art Show

At the end of each Grade 12 AVI 4M Visual Arts course, students showcase their artistic talents and dedication through a student curated art show. Locations and times vary by availability and scheduling. Check our events page for details and information for participating semesters.