Vibe Fest
Vibe Fest '26
Presented by Stringam Law
A Contemporary Arts Explosion
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 3 - 10 p.m. | University Centre for the Arts
What is Vibe Fest?
Vibe Fest is a contemporary, immersive celebration of artistic excellence in the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Showcasing the creative work of students, alumni and faculty, Vibe Fest transforms our spaces into vibrant, interactive art experiences that are open, inclusive and free to the public. From engaging performances to experimental installations, audiences are invited to explore the full spectrum of emerging art practices across disciplines.
More than an event, Vibe Fest builds community connections, celebrates creative innovation and advocates for the value of arts education by bringing people directly into the world of contemporary artmaking.
We can't wait to celebrate with you this Saturday!
Vibe Fest Schedule
Level 4
Drama Studio
presented by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
Level 4 | W420
3 - 4 p.m. | Exit Light Drama 4000 Creative Collab
6 - 6:30 p.m. | Body Collage
8 - 9 p.m. | Exit Light Drama 4000 Creative Collab
David Spinks Theatre
Level 4 | W425
All day | Film screenings
4 - 4:30 p.m. | Video essays with Dr. Aaron Taylor
7:30 - 8:15 p.m. | New Media Showcase with Bryn Hewko (MFA '16)
Drama Education Studio
Level 4 | W422
All day | You're So Vain immersive design experience
Tours & Workshops
Level 4
4 - 4:30 p.m. | Prop storage tour
4:30 - 5 p.m. | Nelkin Line/Movement II
5 - 6 p.m. | Scene & Costume Shop tour
7 - 8 p.m. | Prop storage tour
9 - 10 p.m. | Scene Shop tour
Level 5
University Theatre
presented by McBain Camera
Level 5 | W500
All day | New Media Advanced Studio Student Showcase
Recital Hall
Level 5 | W570
3 - 5 p.m. | Digital Audio Arts Student Showcase
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | 909 Jammed by Izzy Paige
7 - 7:30 p.m. | Emerging Voices Playwriting Prize presented by Chancellor Terry Whitehead (BA '94)
8:30 - 8:50 p.m. | Et Planetarum by Jenna Petker
9 - 10 p.m. | Pop Icons in Concert
Level 6
Hess Gallery
presented by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
Level 6 | W600
3:15 - 4:45 p.m. | Voice student showcase
5:30 - 6 p.m. | Conservatory of Music showcase
6:30 - 7 p.m. | Parallels Curator's Talk with Jessica Colley (BFA - Art '20, '24)
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Music Conservatory Academy performance
9:15 - 10 p.m. | Performance by Bente Hansen (BMus '86)
UHall Atrium
presented by the University of Lethbridge Students' Union
Level 6
All day | Vibe Fest Student Art Market
Level 7
Digital Audio Arts
Level 7 | W700
All day | Studio 1 and Studio 2 open house
Level 8
Art Studios
presented by Westco Construction
Level 8
All day | Faculty and staff art exhibition
5 - 6 p.m. | Student Art Awards
Tours & Workshops
Level 8
3 - 4 p.m. | Art Workshop tour
6 - 9 p.m. | Art Workshop tour
Vibe Fest Art Market, presented by the University of Lethbridge Students' Union
Vendors
Ali Taylor Allied Arts Council | Autumn's Art Studio Autumn's Cozy Hollow | Belph's Bits n' Bobs Brenna Boulet |
Doodlebug Creations Duffels & Dragons | Eerie Portal Portal Em-blem | Emilia Siemens Emma Marriner |
Ghost N' Fable Green & Groovy | Hannah Koehn Helen Obrecht | JE Photography Jin Lim-Harding |
Kennedy Chinn LAZUVIVI | Lily Erhardt & Kiara Pike McBain Camera | Petal and Paint by Jess Priyanshi Patel |
Realm Ren Neville | S&C Handmade Sarah Wall | Stewmask Tiger Lily Designs |
Vendor Highlight: Autumn's Cozy Hollow
Autumn's Cozy Hollow is a collection of handmade items themed around a cozy cottagecore aesthetic. Inspired by Autumn's love for fall, cottagecore, and Stardew Valley, she decided to utilize her creativity, design, and sewing skills to take a step into the art market world.
Vendor Highlight: Petal and Paint
Petal and Paint by Jess Nguyen is a collection of a variety of handmade spring themed origami bouquets, flowers, and bookmarks (with a few anime themed items for sale as well). Inspired by her love of numerous artistic mediums, she decided to use origami, painting, and crafting skills to try her hand at being a market artist.
Vibe Fest Stories
Stringam Law partners with Vibe Fest as Presenting Sponsor
In a move that celebrates Stringam Law’s strong community commitment, Stringam has entered a multi-year partnership with the Faculty of Fine Arts, becoming the presenting sponsor for the innovative Vibe Fest event.
Blackfoot Artist Zoe Buckskin is Vibe Fest's Featured Artist
Zoe's artistic practice encompasses both traditional and contemporary forms of art, integrating organic and modern materials to create works that reinterpret traditional Blackfoot artforms through a contemporary lens.
Vibe Fest and Abbondànza Co-Chairs excited to celebrate the arts
Alumni and philanthropists Cam Slomp (BA ’93) and Pauline Brunnen (BFA - Dramatic Arts ’11) make it a habit to enjoy the arts and celebrate and elevate art and artists every chance they get.
Vibe Fest Sneak Peek: New Media Advanced Studio
Vibe Fest Sneak Peek: Drama Creative Collab
Vibe Fest Sneak Peek: Aesthetic Noise
Vibe Fest Sneak Peek: Department of Art Exhibition
Vibe Fest Sneak Peek: Parallels Exhibition
Smile!
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