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Success in the Humanities and Fine Arts

A student in a white peasant blouse is standing in a colourful, beaded art installation and smiling at the camera.

Your degree can take you almost anywhere - and we can help! 

Event details

Meet with employers and professionals with a humanities or fine arts degree to network and learn about possible career paths. The panelists will share their career experiences and tips about working with employers who hire students in the Humanities and Fine Arts.
 
Date: November 22
Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Format: In-person
Location: Clearihue A127
 

Meet the panelists

We're excited to welcome these panelists for our 2024 event! Check back soon as we update this list.

Anahita is a curator and art historian who lives and works on the traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. She holds a Master’s in Art History and Visual Studies from the University of Victoria (UVic) (2020) and a Master’s in Architectural and Urban Conservation (2017) alongside a Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering (2014) from Iran.

Currently, she serves as the Curator of Collections at UVic Legacy Art Galleries, where her research focuses on BIPOC art and community, decolonizing museums, and anti-racism practices. With a deep commitment to museum collections, she has also completed a Professional Specialization Certificate in Collections Management from UVic (2024).

Beyond her professional pursuits, Anahita enjoys beading, crocheting, and exploring Vancouver Island’s natural beauty through biking and hiking.

As the Head of Engagement and Learning at UVic Libraries, Courtney Lundigran works to ensure our students are having the best possible experience in their learning and research at UVic. Courtney holds a BA in History and French and a MA in History from Memorial University, as well as a Master of Library and Information Science from Western University.

Heather Feeney is the Collections and Exhibits Manager at the Maritime Museum of BC.

Logan Swain is the Artistic Producer with Theatre SKAM. As a storyteller with a burning desire to make a difference in the world by telling stories that value truth and honesty, Logan has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a Major in Theatre (Design Focus and Co-op Designation) from the University of Victoria, where he pursued a comprehensive theatre education with a focus on design and production.

Mauren Landa McGavin is the Production Services Coordinator with the Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission.

After graduating with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from UVic and an MA in Arts Management and Leadership from Queens University, Rebecca currently works as the Development Officer with the Victoria Symphony.

Will is Director of Technology and a founding member of FriesenPress. Will has more than fifteen years experience in the Internet development and telecommunications industries. He has developed an invaluable set of skills through his work as a technology consultant, marketing director, full-stack web developer and sometimes graphic designer.

Accessibility

We are committed to create events that are welcoming for all. Please let us know in advance if we can make this event more accessible for you. You can also connect with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at any time.

The classroom is wheelchair-accessible. There is one single-stall all-gender bathroom available down the hallway in the Clearihue Building.