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The Brescia Centennial Portraiture,' 2019-2020. Acrylics on crezon.16 ft. x 24 ft. St. James Building,
Brescia University, London, Ontario.
What is the 100-year story of Canada’s first women-only university?
Students explored the archives, interviewed founders, and gathered alumni reflections—translating Brescia’s legacy into a collective visual narrative.
The Brescia Centennial Portraiture is a participatory arts project that visually captures 100 years of Brescia University’s history. Students, alumni, faculty, and community members came together to explore and represent stories of education, leadership, and community. The final mural, now installed in the campus courtyard, honors the legacy of the Ursuline founders while reflecting on Brescia’s evolution over the past century.
Facilitators: Nina Trask, Hannah Kern-Cheng, Joelle Francis, Pamela Hough, Savannah Hayes
Lead Producer and Facilitator: Melanie Schambach
Partner Organization: Brescia University College
Funded by: The Circle Women’s Collective and private donations
