The Show 2025: Emily Carr’s Big Annual Grad Exhibition

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(photo, Emily Carr University of Art + Design https://www.ecuad.ca/)

I love checking out graduation shows, especially from art schools and media programs.
There’s something exciting about them. No rules, no pressure to sell. Just raw ideas. Sometimes experimental, sometimes a little weird, and sometimes… something amazing.

More than a dozen times, I’ve been to grad shows at different schools and honestly, I’ve been wowed every time. The new blood, the youngsters, the explorers — this is when they’re still figuring things out, still fearless. No boundaries. That’s when everything gets exciting!

If you’re in Vancouver this month, you’ve got a good one to catch.
Emily Carr University of Art + Design is hosting The Show 2025, their big annual grad exhibition. It’s free, it’s open to everyone, and it’s always full of surprises.

Over 420 students are showing their work this year — painting, sculpture, animation, video, sound art, graphic design, film, you name it. 

Here’s the info:

  •  Where: Emily Carr University, 520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver
  •  When: May 7 to 21, 2025
  •  Tickets: Free. No RSVP. Just walk in.

Opening Night is May 7 from 6PM to 11PM— there’s a DJ, snacks, a photo booth, and usually a big crowd. If you want the buzz, that’s the night to check out.

There are also special screenings for film and animation students:

  • May 10 + 11 at Reliance Theatre on campus
  • May 15 at Vancity Theatre (that one needs a ticket)

If you’re curious about what the next generation of artists and designers of Vancouver are up to, go check it out. Support the new talents. Catch them in town before the rest of the world does. You never know who you’ll discover!!

More info:
https://www.ecuad.ca/events/the-show-2025