Events

OCAD University’s 112th Annual Graduate Exhibition, Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, takes place May 5 to 9, 2027, featuring the work of more than 800 emerging artists and designers.

See some of the most iconic work by OCAD U alumni and past faculty over the past 150 years. 

First week of March 2027 at OCAD University

Join exhibition guest curator Alysa Procida for an in-depth curatorial tour of Michael Massie | now and then

Join exhibition curator Lisa Deanne Smith for an in-depth curatorial tour of Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird—A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings 

Discover the art of beadwork in our engaging Bracelet Making Workshop facilitated by Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird—A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings exhibition artist Rebecca Baird.

Don't miss this exclusive Artist/Curator Talk with acclaimed artist Michael Massie and guest curator Alysa Procida.

A three-day Art festival curated by James Olley and Amy Swartz marking OCAD University's 150-year legacy through performance, participation, and expanded approaches to drawing. 

Join us for an engaging conversation and exhibition tour with artists Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird, alongside exhibition curator Lisa Deanne Smith, as they explore the stories, creative processes, and lived experiences behind Returning to Ourselves.

OCAD U students, faculty, staff and alumni – join us for a kick-off to our 150th anniversary year. 

Discover the art of beadwork in our engaging Beaded Rosette Workshop facilitated by Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird—A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings exhibition artist Rebecca Baird.

Are you considering graduate-level studies? Join us on October 8th for the annual Art & Design Graduate School Fair at OCAD University to meet with representatives from top art & design universities, including OCAD University, to learn more about MFA, MDes, MA, and PhD programs throughout Canada or internationally.

Iranian filmmaker and OCAD U's first Fellow screens and discusses her award-winning short films and new documentary project!

OCAD University Senate Meeting

A community-centred pop-up project initiated by Amy Wong that celebrates the wisdom passed down through mothers, aunties, elders, caregivers, and chosen family. 

OCAD University’s Faculty of Art presents:
ART CREATES CHANGE
The Kim Pruesse Speakers Series

Bonnie Devine

In conjunction with the Gwangju Biennale Canada Pavilion exhibition Skennen'kó:wa ken? Do You Carry Great Peace? Onsite Gallery presents Women of Wampum, a lecture and workshop led by artist Katsitsakatste Lindsay Delaronde exploring the enduring role of Haudenosaunee women as spiritual leaders, knowledge keepers, and architects of peace.

Allison Glenn, Curator of the Toronto Biennial of Art 2026 discusses the upcoming show, "Things Fall Apart."

Part of OCAD U's Fall 2026 Orientation program.

Excited to meet other mature students?  Drop by and connect with fellow students at the Mature Students Coffee Break hosted by the Mature Students Collective. Enjoy light refreshments, friendly conversation, and a chance to build community at the start of the semester! 

Join the 2026 student Governance Information Session to learn about how you can participate in the governance of the University!

Take a break from Orientation activities and visit Student Advising, the Student Wellness Centre and the International Student Support Office for coffee, tea, and snacks!

All new students are invited to join us for Welcome Day! 

Part of Fall 2026 Orientation. New and first-year Faculty of Art students are invited to meet their peers, deans, program chairs and instructors and learn about opportunities available through their Faculty office.

Part of Fall 2026 Orientation. New and first-year Faculty of Arts & Science students are invited to meet their peers, deans, program chairs and instructors and learn about opportunities available through their Faculty office.
 

New and first-year design students are invited to join us to kick-start the 2026 fall term! Connect with your peers, Deans, Program Chairs and Faculty members and learn about the amazing opportunities available to you through your faculty office!  

Part of Fall 2026 Orientation. Are you a new student in School of Graduate Studies? Join us to kick-start your term by connecting with your peers, meeting your dean, program chair and instructors, and learning about the amazing opportunities available to you in the School of Graduate Studies! 

Part of Fall 2026 Orientation. Feeling a bit out of place? You’re not alone. Starting university can be a rollercoaster — new people, new routines, maybe a new city or country. Whether you're from down the street or across the globe, adjusting to campus life can feel like stepping into a whole new world. 

Hosted by the Office of the Vice-President, Academic & Provost and the Centre for Learning & Teaching (CLT), this event brings together all faculty and academic support staff to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year. 

Webinar presented by the International Student Support Office. Part of Fall 2026 Orientation.

New or first-year? Have you accepted your offer to study at OCAD University, starting in September 2026?

Congrats and welcome to OCAD U! Participate in our unique orientation and welcome tradition, "face2face: virtual exhibition" and introduce yourself to our community!

Show us who you are and let's meet face-2-face!
Submit a self-portrait for a chance to win a prize courtesy of Above Ground Art Supplies!

You can see current (and past) submissions here!