The Jackman Humanities Institute Program for the Arts supports a range of events from small to large designed to enhance, improve and raise the profile of the Arts at the University of Toronto. We're pleased to announce the slate for 2026-27; many of these events relate to the annual theme—Doubles, Doppelgangers.
Dates are approximate and subject to change. For up to date and detailed information on events follow us on follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or Bluesky; or check the Events section on our website.
Cartographies of Longing
Ann MacDonald, Curator, Doris McCarthy Gallery at UTSC
Exhibition and programming, September-December 2026
Activating the (Migrating) Archive with the Muslims in Canada Archives
Anver Emon, Jackman Faculty of Law
Event series, September 2026-January 2027
Twinning Earth
Tero Karppi, UTM Communications, Culture & Information Technology
Symposium, 6 October 2026
The Logline Project: Reflecting Artificial Imaginary Worlds and Realities in the Screen Industries
Daphne Idiz, postdoctoral fellow, UTSC Arts, Culture, Media
Exhibition and workshop, Fall 2026
World Concrete / Concrete Worlds
Claire Zimmerman, DAN Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design
Event series, 28-29 January 2027
A Celebration of Black History Through Music
Darren Hamilton, Faculty of Music
Event series, 4,5,6 February 2027
Building the Possible: From Local Wins to Structural Change
Nikki Cesare-Schotzko, A&S Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies
6th Symposium of the Impossible Projects Working Group, 19-21 March 2027
Echo Location: Parade and Ritual Beginnings
Banuta Rubess, A&S Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies
Performance, May 2027
Digital Doppelgangers and the Undigitized: Arabic Script, Access, and the Digital Humanities
Adrien Zakar, A&S Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations
Event series, Fall 2026 and Winter 2027