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Sep 5

Skennen'kó:wa ken? Do you carry great peace?

September 5, 2026 12 a.m. -
November 15, 2026 11:59 p.m.
Off Campus
Sep 8

Welcome Day - Fall 2026 Orientation

September 8, 2026 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)

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

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Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird—A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings
September 2, 2026 - January 30, 2027
Onsite Gallery (RHD)
Exhibition
  • Public
Bairds
Sep 2
Michael Massie: now and then
September 2, 2026 - January 30, 2027
Onsite Gallery (RHD)
Exhibition
  • Public
Michael Massie, “pop” art in suspension, 2025, aluminum, wood, copper, string/gut. Image courtesy of Fehely Fine Arts, photo by Renzo Fernandez.
Sep 2
Room Tours: an EAD Bridge Exhibition
August 31, 2026 - October 9, 2026
Online-Only
Exhibition
  • Public
Drawing (black felt-tip pen on paper) of an interior space in a hotel room with annotated details about various objects and items
Aug 31
The Stories that Bind Us
August 28, 2026 - August 20, 2027
Online-Only
Exhibition
  • Public
The Wolves, 2022, mixed media (gouache and pencil crayon), 3.5 x 6.5 inches © Gillian McLellan, courtesy of the artist
Aug 28
"beginning, breaking & becoming" by Ashlynn Doljac
July 8, 2026 - June 30, 2027
113Research Project Gallery
Exhibition features work by multidisciplinary artist and OCAD U graduate Ashlynn Doljac that demonstrate Doljac's inquiries as an artist and researcher into intergenerational trauma. Curated by Pam Patterson and Grace MacDonald, the exhibition is presented by OCAD U's 113Research, in celebration of the University's 150th anniversary, which launches in October 2027.
EventIn Person
  • Public
A human face, with starkly defined nose and lips, emerges alongside expansive phoenix-like wings through drifting smoke and ash. The composition blends dark, heavy textures with warm, glowing tones, evoking a sense of release, transformation, and renewal.
Jul 8
Get mentored!
June 15, 2026 - November 28, 2026
Part of Fall 2026 Orientation. Our Student Mentor Program partners trained, experienced undergraduate students with new first-years. Our mentors can answer your questions, provide advice and refer you to our services when needed. Sign up for a mentor
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  • Undergraduate Student
peer mentor
Jun 15
Morning life drawing – October 10th
October 10, 2026
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
group-life-drawing-archive
Oct 10
Evening life drawing – October 15th
October 15, 2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
life-drawing-archives
Oct 15
Beaded Rosette Workshop with Rebecca Baird
October 16, 2026
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Onsite Gallery (RHD)
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. 
Workshop
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  • Public
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  • Undergraduate Student
Beaded works
Oct 16
Morning life drawing – October 17th
October 17, 2026
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
group-life-drawing-archive
Oct 17
OCAD U 150 Anniversary Community Launch Event
October 20, 2026
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Great Hall
OCAD U students, faculty, staff and alumni – join us for a kick-off to our 150th anniversary year. 
Event
  • Public
150 years of impact
Oct 20
Evening life drawing – October 22nd
October 22, 2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
life-drawing-archives
Oct 22
In Conversation | Rebecca Baird and Kenny Baird with Lisa Deanne Smith and Dr. Lilian Radovac
October 24, 2026
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Onsite Gallery (RHD)
Join us for an engaging conversation and exhibition tour with artists Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird, alongside exhibition curator Lisa Deanne Smith and scholar Dr. Lilian Radovac, as they explore the stories, creative processes, and lived experiences behind Returning to Ourselves.
Event
  • Alumni
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  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
A woman and a man standing next to each other in a black and white photo
Oct 24
Drawing Out: Art Now
October 27, 2026 - October 29, 2026
The Great Hall
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. 
Event
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Person on stilts in colourful clothing performing in front of a small group
Oct 27
now and then Artist/Curator Talk: Michael Massie in Conversation with Alysa Procida
October 28, 2026
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Onsite Gallery (RHD)
Don't miss this exclusive Artist/Curator Talk with acclaimed artist Michael Massie and guest curator Alysa Procida.
Event
  • Public
A man posing with a woman
Oct 28
Evening life drawing – October 29th
October 29, 2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
life-drawing-archives
Oct 29
Morning life drawing – October 31st
October 31, 2026
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
group-life-drawing-archive
Oct 31
Evening life drawing – November 5th
November 5, 2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
life-drawing-archives
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