If you have a flair for creativity and a passion for the arts, why not pursue a Fine Arts program in Canada?

Canada is a great place to study the arts. The country is home to a variety of talented artists such as painters Robert Bateman and Emily Carr; photographer Yousuf Karsh; carver Bill Reid; writer Michael Ondaatje; jazz musician Diana Krall; and mixed media artist Joyce Wieland.

This thriving arts community means that there are many interesting cultural events taking place in Canada. Complement your studies by attending performances of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet or a variety of plays, symphonies and concerts. Browse through the fine collections of works at local galleries, and visit Ottawa’s National Arts Gallery or Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography. Throughout the year, there are lively jazz, writers’ and film festivals, as well as the popular Stratford Festival in Ontario, featuring productions of Shakespearean plays.

You can find excellent Fine Arts programs at many Canadian universities, colleges, technical institutes and schools of art and design. Undergraduate degrees generally take four years to complete, while diploma and certificate programs are two to three years in length. Many programs provide a strong foundation in arts theory and history, while giving students a chance to practice their art and create their own works. Students can specialize in disciplines such as painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, film, dance and music, to name a few.

Fine Arts graduates often enjoy satisfying careers as artists, curators, educators, critics, arts administrators and dealers. Their skills can also serve as a basis for careers in other fields, such as advertising or industrial design.

Some schools provide internships and co-op opportunities, or exchange programs. Students who already have a related arts background may be interested in a graduate degree such as a Master of Fine Arts. For most undergraduate and graduate programs, prospective students will be asked to submit a portfolio of original works with their application.

Nurture your artistic talents by studying Fine Arts in Canada! Click here to find Canadian schools offering Fine Art programs.