SPAO is one of Canada’s foremost Photographic Arts Centres.
We are excited to launch our 20 Gifts of Gratitude Campaign – a heartfelt initiative celebrating 20 years of creativity and community at SPAO.
Through the subject of portraiture, these four artists use the human form as a site for investigating body-politics, challenging perceptions of beauty, and exploring the potential for future world-building.
View our Winter part-time studies offerings!
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 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.
