Historic armoury now home to new generation in Windsor

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“We know that creative arts are an essential part of a community’s well-being. The new teaching and creative work spaces, and the synergy that is being created by more closely connecting our students, faculty and staff with community musicians and artists, will benefit our region for generations to come.”

Dr. Alan Wildeman, President, University of Windsor

Historic armoury now home to new generation in Windsor

An old Armouries Building built in downtown Windsor in 1900 to train soldiers heading off to war has been converted for a new generation into a fully equipped student arts centre, as the University of Windsor deepens its roots in its community.

The new School of Creative Arts featuring a dozen music practice rooms, a performance hall, photography and painting studios and classrooms, is now home to 500 students, faculty and staff following the historic armoury’s conversion into light, lofty spaces intended to foster creativity.

School of Creative Arts grand opening

The University of Windsor's School of Creative Arts held its grand opening on Thursday, March 22, 2018.