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Dominican national Garvin Le Blanc has achieved a significant academic milestone, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction in Visual Arts from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
The graduation ceremony was held on June 4th, 2026, at the UBCO campus, followed by a reception hosted by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. Originally from the Commonwealth of Dominica, Le Blanc grew up in and around Roseau and traces his roots to Penville in the parish of Saint Andrew.
Le Blanc’s accomplishments extend beyond the classroom. During the university’s graduating exhibition, Odds and Ends, held in April 2026, he received the prestigious Asper Graduating Award in recognition of his digital media project work.
Garvin Le Blanc, was also honoured with the Young Black Creative Award during the Black Excellence Graduation Celebration, highlighting his outstanding contributions to the creative arts and his impact within the university community.
Reflecting on his journey, Le Blanc credited his success to faith, perseverance, and a strong support system. His passion for art began at a young age through drawing, reading, and writing, eventually leading him to explore media arts and design.
After studying Architectural Technology at the Dominica State College and working as a digital media artist following his graduation in 2017, he relocated to Canada in 2018 to pursue higher education in visual arts.
He encouraged aspiring artists and creative professionals to remain committed to their craft, emphasizing the importance of striving for excellence, learning from every experience, and trusting God throughout the journey.
Dominican national Garvin Le Blanc has achieved a significant academic milestone, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction in Visual Arts from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
The graduation ceremony was held on June 4th, 2026, at the UBCO campus, followed by a reception hosted by the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies. Originally from the Commonwealth of Dominica, Le Blanc grew up in and around Roseau and traces his roots to Penville in the parish of Saint Andrew.
Le Blanc’s accomplishments extend beyond the classroom. During the university’s graduating exhibition, Odds and Ends, held in April 2026, he received the prestigious Asper Graduating Award in recognition of his digital media project work.
Garvin Le Blanc, was also honoured with the Young Black Creative Award during the Black Excellence Graduation Celebration, highlighting his outstanding contributions to the creative arts and his impact within the university community.
Reflecting on his journey, Le Blanc credited his success to faith, perseverance, and a strong support system. His passion for art began at a young age through drawing, reading, and writing, eventually leading him to explore media arts and design.
After studying Architectural Technology at the Dominica State College and working as a digital media artist following his graduation in 2017, he relocated to Canada in 2018 to pursue higher education in visual arts.
He encouraged aspiring artists and creative professionals to remain committed to their craft, emphasizing the importance of striving for excellence, learning from every experience, and trusting God throughout the journey.
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