SPAO is one of Canada’s foremost Photographic Arts Centres.
Mark your calendars—SPAO’s annual Open House is back, and you’re invited! 🥂
This project offers those with Down Syndrome the opportunity to regularly work on their photography.
Image detail by SPAO alum Alex Does
The Photographic Arts and Production College Diploma Program is an incredibly unique two-year education that cultivates individual vision and craft.
Book produced by previous artist-in-residence Eugenie Rasche
The TD Photographic Artist Residency provides mentorship, support and structure for photo-based artists to focus on an aspect of their career or an upcoming project.
Image detail by SPAO alum Justin M. Millar
Part-time Studies offers a wide variety of in-person and online classes, workshops and masterclasses for students at every level.
Installation view of Cosmic Surgery by Alma Haser in the SPAO Gallery
SPAO is home to the SPAO Centre Gallery, the region's only independent and critical gallery dedicated to photographic and video art.
Where vision and skill come into focus.
An extraordinary photographic arts education in two years.
Classes and workshops for students at every level.
Join one of the most unique artist residencies of its kind.
View the work of regional, national and international artists.
