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Toronto, Ontario
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OCAD community mourns passing of former chancellor Dr. Salah Bachir, generous OCAD U donor, champion of the arts & philanthropist. His unwavering support for artists, students and cultural institutions enriched our community and Canada's cultural landscape.
His legacy will live on. Our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. ocadu.ca/news/ocad-u-communi…
Don't miss Drawing Disco! 🪩🎉 A special fundraiser supporting OCAD U's Faculty of Art students.
Helps future artists in their careers and creates opportunities for co-curricular activities and professional development.
Learn more + get your ticket: shopocadu.ca/products/drawin…
ALT Bright blue poster with a collage of a disco ball, a "150" birthday candle, two hands toasting cocktail glasses and a hand sketching in a spiral notebook, lit by a spotlight. Text reads "Drawing Disco, Fundraiser with Erin Finley." Draw, dance, socialize! October 27th, 6pm to 9pm, 100 McCaul, The Great Hall. 19+ event with refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, all drawing supplies included, and two Above Ground door prizes worth $250 each. No experience required. Get tickets at shopocadu.ca. Logos for OCAD U Faculty of Art 150, Above Ground Art Supplies and Art Now.
Voting is open for the 2026 Global Creative Graduate Showcase!
OCAD U alums Jayden Rostie, Matt Trinh and Yasa Wahab are among this year’s shortlist, selected from 35,000+ creatives worldwide.
Explore their work & vote: lnkd.in/efWQtZqb
ALT Matt Trinh's 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 on the left Yasa Wahab's 𝘑𝘶𝘬𝘦 on the right
Oct. 3, for Nuit Blanche, large-scale projection artworks, “The Light” and “Melting Temporalities”, to transform Toronto’s waterfront into massive canvas for immersive art & climate reflection. tinyurl.com/4jprcdub
Presented by @EUinCanada and Global Centre for Climate Action at OCAD University at Canada Malting Silos.
OCAD U's Open House is one month away!
🗓️ Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 11am to 3pm
Learn more and RSVP: admissions.ocadu.ca/visit/op…
ALT Mostly red poster image with teal OPEN at the top and HOUSE at the bottom. Image of the Sharp Centre on the left. Detail text reads "Speak with faculty. Meet with students. Experience our studios. See demos. October 24. 11am to 3pm. 100 McCaul St. Toronto"
Sept. 25, Canadian premiere of “Breathe” by Faisal Anwar at SILO NIGHTS, curated by OCAD University, at Public Pier. Presented in partnership with The Blackwood Gallery, University of Toronto Mississauga. tinyurl.com/bdfy8zjp
Special thanks to Goethe-Institut Toronto. Public Pier created in collaboration between @thebentway, @HarbourfrontTO, OCAD U and @WaterfrontBIA; @TOPortAuthority as lead sponsor.
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How is AI changing creative industries?
Join @OCAD's Ana Serrano and Queen One Studios' Ryan Patterson for a discussion on what AI makes possible, and the challenges and risks it poses.
📅Wed, Oct 7 | 6-8 pm
📍North York Central Library
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Join us Wed. Sept. 23, 1 to 2:30 pm, for Behind the Bricks: In conversation with Rick Hill Sr. who talks about the book, Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute, the story of Canada’s first and longest-running residential school.
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A new school year is underway at OCAD University! 🎉 We’re welcoming a new generation of artists, designers and creative thinkers, and welcoming back the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make our community what it is. Here’s to a year of new ideas!
OCAD University presents Canada’s Pavilion at the 2026 Gwangju Biennale.
Skennen'kó:wa ken? (Do You Carry Great Peace?) brings together artists Hannah C., Melissa G. and Shelley N., three OCAD U graduates, centred on the philosophy of peace.
Read more: ocadu.ca/news/ocad-universit…
Starting Sept. 18, Marina Quay West becomes Public Pier, a temporary waterfront destination with free day-to-night experiences over three weekends, including Silo Nights, a projection program on the Canada Malting Silos.
Read more: ocadu.ca/news/public-pier-te…
Pagkakaisa, a new exhibition bringing together Filipino-Canadian OCAD U alums and more artists, explores community, shared identity and cultural connection through contemporary art.
On view at Toronto City Hall Aug. 17–20
ocadu.ca/news/filipino-canad…
Congratulations to #OCADU President Ana Serrano on receiving the Golden Balangay Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture!
The award recognizes her contributions to the promotion and understanding of Filipino arts and culture in the community.
Learn more: goldenbalangayawards.com/
OCAD U representing Canada at Gwangju Biennale with Kanien’kehá:ka-led exhibition, Skennen'kó:wa ken? (Do You Carry Great Peace?), works by alums Shelley Niro, Melissa General & Hannah Claus, curated by Ryan Rice, Onsite Gallery. ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibiti…
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OCAD U presents Skennen'kó:wa ken? (Do You Carry Great Peace?), 2026 Gwangju Biennale. Exhibition generously sponsored by David Binet; supported by OCAD U, @ONSITEatOCADU, Canadian Embassy in Seoul, and in collaboration the Lee KangHa Art Museum in Gwangju.
FIVARS (Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Reality Stories) returns to Toronto until June 19, 2026, As Canada’s original festival dedicated to immersive storytelling, FIVARS showcases boundary-pushing formats. Learn more + get your ticket: fivars.net/
