University of Regina to Unveil New Rabbit Sculpture on Campus
Media are invited to the University of Regina’s unveiling of Jack Rabbit, a larger-than-life ceramic sculpture created through a 2023 outdoor ceramic sculpture course led by alumnus Brian McArthur (BFA ’94).
The collaborative project brought together students, alumni, Visual Arts faculty, and members of the Regina and Area Potters Guild. McArthur, along with his Voyageur Art Inc. partner Dawn Detarando, returned in 2025 to complete the installation. Jack Rabbit now joins the University’s President’s Art Collection as a permanent feature in the Outdoor Ceramics and Sculpture Garden on the Dr. Lloyd Barber Academic Green.
The unveiling event will take place following an Art for Lunch talk with McArthur (noon to 1:00 p.m., Riddell Centre 050). The unveiling will feature welcome remarks from Dale Storie, Associate Dean (Research), Archer Library; Dr. David Dick, Dean of Media, Art, and Performance; and artist Brian McArthur, followed by a brief reception with light refreshments.
Media are welcome to film and/or record.
Details:
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Dr. Lloyd Barber Academic Green (see map)
University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway
(In case of inclement weather, this event will move to the Rainbow Pit in the Education Building).
There will be a media availability at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. David Dick (Dean of Media, Art, and Performance); Ruth Chambers (Visual Arts Professor); Brian McArthur (Artist); Julien Hamon-Fafard (Student artist who worked on the project). Please note: Julien is also available for interviews in French.
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