Be inspired at Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, GradEx110! Explore the creative work of more than 800 emerging artists and designers at OCAD University, May 7 to 11, 2025 at 100 McCaul St.
The annual exhibition features the work of graduating students in every discipline, sales of student work, an alumni lounge and a special exhibition of medal-winning student work in the Great Hall. A supplemental online exhibition will also launch on May 7.
Highlights
- Opening Night Celebration features a bar, DJ, food truck and art installations. Exhibition and celebration open to the public, May 7, 6 to 11 p.m., Butterfield Park (adjacent to 100 McCaul) and in the auditorium.
- Drop-in drawing workshop facilitated by Continuing Studies instructor Heather Gentleman. Participants will work from a still life using pencil on newsprint, exploring shade, light, composition, and more! May 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Great Hall, 100 McCaul St.
- Buy or commission original art: buy or commission original art quickly and easily at a number of student sales areas.
- Alumni marketplace: Explore unique art and design from OCAD U alumni at the Alumni Marketplace. Shop original artwork and handmade goods while supporting artists and designers.
Schedule:
Wednesday, May 7
Opening Night Celebration: 6 to 11 p.m.
Thursday, May 8
Exhibition open to the public 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, May 9
Exhibition open to the public 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday May 10
Exhibition open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 11
Exhibition open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
