Our people Meet our team
The Faculty of Fine Arts offers a supportive, creative academic environment where a mix of over 150 regular faculty, emeriti and sessional instructors work together with more than 30 professional staff to offer a dynamic and experiential educational experience.
The fine arts have always enhanced and transformed our lives and our world. As such, we provide the finest training and learning environment for artists, professionals, and students involved in the arts. We nurture the arts in performance, in writing, in exhibition and in scholarship.
As part of the university and wider community, our faculty provides a space for diverse contributions to cultural expressions and ensures the growth of knowledge and experiences of life-long learners. Our overarching mission is to prepare students for the cultural challenges of the 21st century.
Academic Leadership
The Deans office is located in FIA 110
Dean
Dr. Allana Lindgren250-721-7755 | finedean@uvic.ca
The Dean holds responsibility for the academic leadership of the Faculty, strategic direction and recruitment, resource allocation, policy and governance, engaging with community, industry, and global partners, and securing resources and investment for Fine Arts. Guided by the Faculty of Fine Arts Strategic Plan , the Dean seeks to support and strengthen the Faculty’s commitments to excellence and experimentation in research and creative activity, innovative curriculum, the best student experiences, equity and diversity, and engaged partnerships.
Associate Dean
Dr. Evanthia Baboula
250-721-7755 | fineassociatedean@uvic.ca
The portfolio of the Associate Dean includes three primary components: student success and support (including academic standards and integrity, academic concessions, grade changes, pro formas); oversight and coordination of curriculum and programming, including partnerships, exchange programs, and academic administration of the Fine Arts courses; and the facilitation of special projects that align with the Faculty's Strategic Plan .
Administration Portfolios
Assistant to the Dean
250-721-7755 | finedeanasst@uvic.ca
Office of the Dean reception
Calendar management, meeting requests, and logistical support for the Dean
Support for Faculty of Fine Arts meetings
Support for Chairs and Director meetings
Room bookings for FIA 106 and Fine Arts Lobby
Administrative support for general operations of the Office of the Dean
Administrative Assistant
250-721-7755 | fineasst@uvic.ca
Office of the Dean reception
Calendar management, meeting requests, and logistical support for the Dean and Associate Dean
Support for Faculty of Fine Arts meetings
Room bookings for FIA 106 and Fine Arts Lobby
Administrative support for the Director of Administration and general operations of the Office of the Dean
Director of Administration
Kristi Blyth
250-853-3654 | fineartsda@uvic.ca
Budget, enrolment, human resource guidance and support
Coordination of Chairs & Director meetings, executive searches, faculty recruitments (including start-up funds and relocation grants), and UVic Careers Faculty hiring manager
Computer Acquisition Fund, Academic Equipment Fund, Routine Capital
Orion / Adaskin Visiting Artist programs
Faculty capital projects and renovations
FOI requests, Privacy and Records Management, policy guidance
Assistant to the Associate Dean
Sarah Murphy
250-721-7755 l fineassocdeanasst@uvic.ca
Supports student affairs through academic forms assistance (Request for Academic Concessions, Grade Changes, Course Changes and Directed Studies)
Calendar management, meeting requests, and logistical support for the Associate Dean
Supports Faculty of Fine Arts Curriculum Committee
Records management (records disposition, performance and personnel files)
Supports Faculty of Fine Arts Joint Local Safety Committee meetings
Fine Arts (FA) course registration inquires
Academic Advising
Fine Arts Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Sarah Riecken
fineartsadvising@uvic.ca
Support to students
navigating UVic services, policies, and academic regulations
degree and program planning
Primary Fine Arts contact regarding student records, CAPP reports, and graduation reviews
Curriculum and Calendar planning with Associate Dean and academic units
Faculty representative at recruitment and orientation events
Communications and External Relations
Communications and Special Projects Officer
John Threlfall
250-721-6222 | Cell: 250-217-8549 | FIA 123 | johnt@uvic.ca
Media communications, liaison with UVic Communications + Marketing
Event creation and management
Coordinate and lead faculty tours and arrange class visits
Specific projects, print media & ad consultation, photo consent forms
Community outreach
Social media, UVic’s Edge (including the DU-IT process)
Development Officer
Samantha Krzywonos
250-721-6305 | FIA 124 | finedev@uvic.ca
Donor identification, stewardship, and recognition
Creation of annual and endowed scholarships, bursaries, and student awards
Secure investment for innovative equipment and programs
Alumni relations activities and events
Policy support for charitable donations, in-kind gifts and new awards
Planned gifts in conjunction with UVic Planned Giving
Indigenous Resurgence Coordinator
Karla Point | Hii nulth tsa kaa (on secondment until September 2024)
Provide support & advocacy to Fine Arts Indigenous students
Guide the Faculty’s response to the TRC's "Calls to Action" & UVic initiatives related to Decolonization
Integrate Indigenous resurgence initiatives within the Faculty
Develop faculty-wide workshops on decolonizing teaching & curriculum
Consult with Indigenous Elders & local communities
Research, Creative Activity, and Scholarship Coordinator
Dr. Lytton McDonnell 250-721-7945 | FIA 129 | fineartsrcascoordinator@uvic.ca
Identifying relevant grant funding opportunities Communicating with faculty and graduate students about upcoming opportunities Helping build project teams Assisting with project planning and design Editing and reviewing grant applications, including budgets Arranging for peer review Securing Dean’s signature and approval for grant applications
Media Commons Technician
Dani Proteau 250-721-7310 FIA 238 | fineartsequip@uvic.ca
Technical training for media equipment use including applied techniques
Creative consultation and problem-solving
Equipment loaning and scheduling
Class workshops and technical demonstrations
Technical support for faculty members and sessional instructors
Media and Technology
Senior Programmer / Analyst
David Broome
250-721-6307 | dbroome@uvic.ca
Senior Scientific Assistant
Mike Huston
250-361-6067 | mhuston@uvic.ca
Studio for Integrated Media /
Administrative and Support functions:
Studios for Integrated Media and Red Hats (work study)Computing systems infrastructure, workstation support for University operations, computer purchasing and maintenance
Support of Faculty department marketing
Networking and computing security operations and implementations
Teaching support:
In-course workshops, student teaching labs, class assistance for custom teaching of technologies
Student computing support for installation, documentation and publishing projects
Camera, lighting and audio equipment training and loans
Wide-format printer facilities and support
Implementation support for technology and teaching across the Faculty
Research support for Faculty members:
Assistance with research technology
