Lux et Veritas Floreant / Let Light and Truth Flourish
September 10 to November 13, 2026
FREE AFFILIATED EVENTS
Opening reception: Thursday, September 10, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Film screening at Dave Barber Cinematheque: Friday, September 25 at 7:00 pm
Followed by a post-screening discussion with Christina Hajjar, Jaimie Isaac and Leslie Supnet.
Conversation with Artists Scott Benesiinaabandan, Paul Robles and Leslie Supnet: Wednesday, October 7 at 2:30 pm in Convocation Hall (Second floor of Wesley Hall)
Screening of Levers by Rhayne Vermette at UWinnipeg: Monday, October 26, at 6:00 pm in EG Hall (third floor of Centennial Hall)
Gallery 1C03 celebrates its 40th anniversary with an exhibition program that takes the University of Winnipeg motto “Let Light and Truth Flourish” as its focus. Featured artists are UWinnipeg alumni who have used their creative voices to contend with themes of identity, reconciliation, the surreal and the sublime. A group exhibition in the gallery runs September 10 to November 13, an evening program of short films at Dave Barber Cinematheque takes place on the evening of September 25, and a screening of Rhayne Vermette’s feature film, “Levers” will be held on campus the evening of October 26. Public conversations with selected artists are also planned. Artists include KC Adams, Dee Barsy, Steve Bates, Ian Bawa, Scott Benesiinaabandan, Mahlet Cuff, Christina Hajjar, Jaimie Isaac, Judah Iyunade, Mike Maryniuk, Kegan McFadden, Shivanya Ra, Paul Robles, Kevin Settee, Leslie Supnet, Ted Turner, Rhayne Vermette, and Melanie Zurba.
For forty years, Gallery 1C03 has stood as a touchstone for artistically inclined students to stay connected at UWinnipeg. Highlighting alumni artists is a way to honour the proliferation of arts and culture on campus and beyond. What does it look like to "Let Light and Truth Flourish"? Join us to explore a myriad of ways in which this motto and the lasting influence of the University of Winnipeg and Gallery 1C03 are made manifest by these artists.
This project is curated by Gallery 1C03 Director/Curator Jennifer Gibson and independent curator Jenny Western, both of whom are proud UWinnipeg alumni.
EXHIBITION BROCHURE
Read the exhibit brochure to learn more about the artists and artworks.
EXHIBITION HOURS
September 10 to November 13, 2026: Monday - Friday between 12:00 and 4:00 pm. Closed statutory holidays.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Gallery 1C03 is located on Treaty One Territory and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis, in Wiiniibak, Manido Abi. We acknowledge these are the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anisininew, Ininiwak/Nehethowuk, Oceti Sakowin/Dakota Oyate, and Michif (Métis) Peoples. This territory is also a place of significance for the Denesuline and the Inuit, some of whom have been living here for generations. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation (Shoal Lake 39 is also impacted) in Treaty Three Territory, and that most of our hydro-electricity comes from Treaty Five Territory in northern Manitoba. Through the land, we recognize our connection and commitment to working with the Red River Métis, all First Nations Peoples across Turtle Island, and the Inuit of Canada.
Gallery 1C03 wishes to acknowledge funding for this exhibition from the Manitoba Arts Council. We express our gratitude to exhibition program partners including the Winnipeg Film Group and the University of Winnipeg's Office of Alumni Affairs.
GETTING HERE AND ACCESSIBILITY
Maps of The University of Winnipeg campus, including accessibility and parking maps, can be found at https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/maps/. The Gallery is located on the main floor of Centennial Hall at 515 Portage Avenue. Accessible, street level visitor entrances with auto door openers and ramps are via Portage Avenue, Ellice Avenue and Spence Street. The gallery doors are equipped with auto-openers. There is a gender-inclusive, accessible washroom less than 100 feet from the Gallery entrance. Our exhibitions and affiliated events are free to everyone.