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After OCAD U

Welcome to the vibrant OCAD University alumni community!

As a graduate, you are an integral part of our legacy. This is your hub for staying connected, celebrating achievements and engaging in opportunities for lifelong learning and connection. Continue your journey with OCAD U and let’s shape the future of art and design together.



Alumni news

Alum Spotlight: Avalon Mott – Inaugural Recipient of The Delaney Family Emerging Curator’s Prize

Avalon Mott (she/her) is a curator, photographer and arts administrator from Vancouver now proudly calling Toronto home. After obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in 2013, Avalon continued her academic journey at OCAD University, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in the Criticism & Curatorial Practice program in 2023. Today, Avalon works as the Director of Xpace Cultural Centre and is a contributing member of the plumb artist collective.

October 24, 2024

Alum Spotlight: John N. Inglis’ Dedicated Life to the Arts

John N. Inglis is a distinguished Canadian artist and a life member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (CSPWC) whose work consists of a vast selection of paintings spanning over 60 years of enquiry and development. Born in Toronto in 1931, Inglis has been fascinated with drawing and painting since an early age but describes most of his primary and secondary school years as a time when he felt confined to cultural settings.

April 25, 2024

Alumni events

"Size Matters" Exhibition

August 1, 2025 - September 19, 2025 The Great Hall Event A photo of the OCAD University entrance.

Morning life drawing – October 11th

October 11, 2025 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Annex Building (MCC) Event Alumni Relations life drawing fall 2025-Robert Avow

Morning life drawing – October 18th

October 18, 2025 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Annex Building (MCC) Event Alumni Relations life drawing fall 2025-Robert Avow

ILLUSTRATION ALUMNI MEET & GREET

October 24, 2025 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Rosalie Sharp Pavillion (MCD) Event Person standing at a gallery wall covered in small paintings

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Danielle-Kim
Danielle-Kim

Danielle Kim – Environmental Design

Faculty of Design

After graduating from OCAD U’s Environmental Design program in 2016, Danielle Kim is bringing her passion for functional design to life at RioCan. Her biggest takeaway from her time at OCAD U? 'Form follows function' — a design principle that guides her every step.

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Michael Belmore - Sculpture & Installation

Faculty of Art

Meet Michael Belmore (@michaelbelmore), an Anishinaabe sculptor and proud OCAD U alum of the Sculpture & Installation program. Michael’s work, shaped by the natural beauty of copper, stone and other materials, reflects a deep connection to the land, history, and cultural identity.

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Lucas-Kschischang
Lucas-Kschischang

Lucas Kschischang - Photography

Faculty of Art

Since his days in OCAD U’s photography program, Lucas Kschischang @kschischang has worked for the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, and more. We followed Lucas around for a day as he captured the action as the club photographer of the Toronto FC 

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Ali Mapara
Ali Mapara

Ali Mapara – Industrial Design

Faculty of Design

Ali, a 2018 graduate of OCAD U's Industrial Design program and a sports enthusiast, created the first design for Movemate as his final thesis project.

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Sharene-Shafie
Sharene-Shafie

Sharene Shafie – Strategic Foresight and Innovation

Faculty of Design

OCAD U alum Sharene Shafie wants you to feel empowered by growing your own food! Sharene earned her Master’s in Strategic Foresight and Innovation at OCAD U and is using her skills as Project Lead for the City of Toronto’s Climate Action Team.

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Mathew-Schoefield
Mathew-Schoefield

Matthew Schofield – Painting

Faculty of Art

Matthew Schofield is using the skills he learned in OCAD U’s Drawing & Painting program in the digital world of TV and film VFX, entering the industry thanks to lifelong friends made during his time at OCAD U. Matthew has contributed to films such as Scott Pilgrim vs.

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Everett Vane
Everett Vane

Everett Vane – Advertising

Faculty of Design

After completing OCAD University's Advertising program, Everett Vane (@guccivane) co-founded func.media (@func.media), a full-service digital agency specializing in branding, web design/development, content creation, and more.

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