1000 Miles Apart Ceramics Conference

October 2-4, 2025

This two-day conference will include demonstrations and artist talks by , , and . An evening keynote lecture by Emeritus faculty Greg Payce will celebrate the history of ceramics at AUArts, followed by an exhibition reception and silent auction.

1000 Miles Apart is a long-running, student-centered conference hosted on a rotating basis by Red Deer Polytechnic, the University of Regina, the University of Manitoba, Lakehead University and the Alberta University of the Arts (formerly ACAD).

The conference is open for all to attend. Registration is free for all students, and we ask the public to consider donating to the Luke Lindoe Ceramics Fund in support of student opportunities.

Celebrating a centennial of creativity, community, and impact at AUArts.

In 2026, Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) will celebrate 100 years of shaping Alberta’s creative landscape.

AUArts has an alumni community of more than 14,000 people who have attended this institution, from when it was known as the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art (1926-1960), to Alberta College of Art (1960-1995), to Alberta College of Art and Design (1995-2019), and now Alberta University of the Arts (2019-present).

The Centennial is a celebration of our history and our future, and an opportunity to showcase AUArts’ long-standing impact on visual culture as a global leader in art, craft and design education.

Info: 8:30am: Registration, coffee and pastries
9:00am -1:00pm: demonstrations by all three artists
1:00 - 2:30pm: Lunch
2:30 - 4:30pm: Artists Talks + Performance by Tomo Ingalls
5:00 - 6:00pm: Keynote Lecture by Greg Payce
6:00 – 8:00pm: Exhibition Opening and Silent Action (open to the public – no registration required)

Info: 8:30pm: Registration, coffee and pastries
9:00am -1:00pm: Demonstrations by all three artists
1- 2:30pm: Lunch - Chili Bowl exchange
2:30 - 4:30pm: Student-centered Event
5:00pm: Closing remarks

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Alberta University of the Arts, 1407 14 Ave NW (3rd Floor Main Mall), Calgary, Canada