The UNBC Arts Council fosters the presence of the visual, literary and performing arts within the UNBC community and works jointly with community partners to create collaborative opportunities for promotion of the arts in all their manifestations. 

The UNBC Arts Council oversees the Robert Frederick Gallery which is open to the public and is free! The gallery offers professionally curated exhibits through the year. The gallery supports the development of emerging visual artists by increasing access and awareness to visual arts within the university, community, and region. The Robert Frederick Gallery is located in the atrium of the Research Laboratory building (accessed from Student Street). The gallery is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday and is closed on weekends and holidays.

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Exhibits

LIVING DURING WARTIME, with Ukrainian artist Oleg Chorny

October 15 - November 15, 2025

Please join us for the powerful return of artist Oleg Chorny to UNBC.  He and others share artist commentary directly from Ukraine, post-invasion (2022 onward), via cinematography and responses to big questions about art, war, and humanity. 

We are welcoming multiple films, a remote artist visit (Oleg Chorny during the reception indicated below), and stills from the films being shared with us. This exhibition will offer insightful cinematic narratives into life in post-invasion Ukraine.

This exhibition raises questions such as: What is the place of an artist in a country at war? What is art capable in wartime? How can creativity exist in a society focused on waging an existential war?

Opening reception with light refreshments at 12pm (noon) on October 16, 2025 in the Robert Frederick Gallery.  UNBC Prince George campus.  3333 University Way.