Reception & Keynote with Robert Harrison: Robert Archambeau — One Leads to the Next

Reception and Keynote with Robert Harrison: Thursday, October 30 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Keynote Presentation and Slideshow: 6:00 PM | Room 366 ARTlab

The School of Art Gallery invites you to a reception and keynote with artist Robert Harrison in celebration of Robert Archambeau: One Leads to the Next, an exhibition honouring one of Canada’s most influential ceramic artists.

The keynote presentation and slideshow will take place at 6:00 PM in Room 366 ARTlab during the reception, where Harrison—former student and long-time friend of Archambeau—will share personal reflections and insights into Archambeau’s exceptional career, mentorship, and enduring legacy in the field of ceramics.

A reception with food and drinks runs from 5:00–8:00 PM in the School of Art Gallery, offering a warm space for conversation, connection, and community.

Presented in conjunction with Robert Archambeau: One Leads to the Next (October 16–November 14, 2025), curated by Candice Ring, the exhibition features key works in clay and on paper that reflect Archambeau’s profound influence on Canadian studio ceramics and generations of artists.