Image: UFV Theatre students at a recent performance of Macbeth. They are set to join other arts students at the festival taking place today, April 25, 2025. / UFV School of Creative Arts / Facebook

By Alyssa Conti

ART EXHIBIT

UFV hosts 6th annual performing arts festival in Abbotsford

Apr 25, 2025 | 8:27 AM

ABBOTSFORD — The University of the Fraser Valley is hosting a visual feast and more at its sixth Interpret: A Creative and Performing Arts Festival today (Apr. 25) in Abbotsford.

The annual event takes place from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at buildings B, C and D. Emerging artists from the school’s Creative Arts, Graphic and Digital Design programs are set to showcase their work, ranging from art and film to writing and live theatre.

“Interpret is an incredible opportunity to celebrate the creative achievements of our students,” shared Tetsuomi Anzai, associate dean of humanities of the College of Arts. “Today, we celebrate the diverse forms of art that our students engage in together in one event that has turned into a standout venue for emerging artists.”

Interpret event poster / Provided / UFV

Anzai added that Interpret launched in 2018, evolving out of the year-end shows that took place individually in the visual arts, creative writing, and theatre programs.

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The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can support the students’ work with concessions from food trucks and a bar available throughout the festival.

You can find more details at the University’s event website.