Interpret Festival: Creative + Performing Arts Festival

School of Creative Arts

Experience the next wave of creativity at Interpret Festival 2026, showcasing emerging talent in the arts! Read more for all the details!

University of the Fraser Valley

<h3>INTERPRET: Creative + Performing Arts Festival</h3>Join us for the 7th annual Interpret Festival, presented by the UFV School of Creative Arts (SoCA) and Graphic + Digital Design (GDD), on April 24, 2026 | 4:00–9:00 PM. Admission is FREE and all are welcome.Celebrate the bold, original work of UFV’s graduating students across Theatre, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Film, and Graphic + Digital Design.<h4>EXPLORE the festival across campus:</h4>Note: Many events and workshops are scheduled at specific times (noted below). We recommend planning your visit in advance to make the most of your festival experience.<h3>B BUILDING</h3>• Creative Writing Showcase — 5:00 PM• Short Film Screenings — 7:00 PM• Visual Arts Senior Studio Exhibition (S'eliyemetaxwtexw Gallery)• Chill Space featuring Artist-in-Residence Sharon Strauss• UFV Pride Drag Show — 8:00–9:00 PM<h3>C BUILDING</h3>• Green Room Bar (beer, wine, cider, mocktails. Card only. Beverages must remain in Building C)• Special Effects Makeup Demonstrations (Film &amp; Theatre) with Eli Moores — 4:00–7:00 PM• MEDA 403 Documentary Screening (featuring Visual Arts instructor Qahraman Yousif)• Photo Synthesis with Ryen: Cyanotype Workshop — 5:00 PM &amp; 7:00 PM• Zine Creation Workshop• Visual Arts Student Exhibition• Graphic Design Grad Show: Entangled• Graphic Design Info Sessions — 6:00 PM &amp; 8:00 PM• Media Arts Capstone Projects (motion graphics, video games, film, animation, and more)<h3>D BUILDING</h3>• Directors’ Showcase — 13 short theatre productions (THEA 404)• Alumni Improv Workshop (UFV Alumni Association) — 5:30 PM &amp; 7:30 PM• Studio Lab (VA 405)<h3>COURTYARD</h3>• Live music throughout the evening• Festival Ceremony — 6:00 PM• Food from local vendors: Cowboy’s Smokehouse, Bear Mountain Coffee, Banter, and Stormy’s RSVP on Eventbrite for your chance to win a raffle prize donated by some amazing local businesses!

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