Originally from the UK, Gary worked for many years in London and New York before he made Fredericton his home. Gary will join us on campus for a one-week Visiting Artist session from November 2 - 6, 2026. Known for his innovating collaborations and material explorations combined with photography, Gary was the first Black New Brunswick artist to have a solo show at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in 2022. This summer, his work returned to gallery as part of the "Still Here: Preserving Our Legacy" exhibition. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to connect with a local artist with international recognition.
Visiting Artist
Gary Weekes
Photographer & Filmmaker
NBCCD is excited to announce our next Visiting Artist: photographer & filmmaker, Gary Weekes.
There are four ways to engage with Gary as part of this program:
1. Open Lecture
Monday, November 2n 12-1pm (Location: Room B2004 in the Barracks Building)
Students and faculty are invited to attend this open lecture exploring Gary’s journey from Commercial Photography to Fine Art Photography and Filmmaking. All members of the NBCCD community are welcome to attend. Feel free to bring your lunch!
2. Exhibition Tour: Still Here – Preserving Our Legacy
Wednesday, November 4, 12-1pm, Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Join Gary for a lunch-hour walking tour of the “Still Here: Preserving Our Legacy” exhibition, on now at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Get the inside scoop and hear Gary’s perspective on this collaborative project spanning years in the making. Learn how this exhibition grew from an idea to a plan, and into a publication. Meet in the main building lobby at 11:45 to walk together to the gallery or meet in the Beaverbrook Art Gallery lobby at 12 noon. With your student ID card for free admission.
3. Crit Club with Special Guest: Gary Weekes
Thursday, November 5, 12-1pm, Beehaus Community Lounge.
A maximum of three students will be selected to participate in this special edition of “Crit Club,” hosted by NBCCD Director Jared Peters.
Students will have 5 minutes to show their work and give context, with 10 minutes of critical, direct feedback. All students are welcome to attend and view this rapid-fire session. Pizza lunch included!
Students interested in participating in the critique MUST fill in the expression of interest form here
This opportunity is open to all students in any program.
Deadline to apply: Monday, November 2.
4. Individual class visitations
Students registered in the following programs will host Gary for lectures and workshops throughout the week. These are subject to change:
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Photography/Videography – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon.
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Foundation Visual Arts Online – Wednesday, 10:30am – open to Online FVA students only.
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