During the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), immerse yourself in the joy of storytelling that spans boundaries, showcases fresh perspectives, and ignites creativity and imagination in us all. This year’s lineup of conversations, readings, masterclasses, performances and exhibits explores the concept of “writing home” – from books and stories about the places we all call home, to the ideas, cultures and conflicts that inform what home means to us.
Once again, OCAD University is partnering with TIFA to showcase the emerging and established voices from its Creative Writing program.
OCAD U students and faculty members from the Creative Writing program will participate in a range of events as part of Canada’s largest literary festival.
OCAD U EVENTS AT TIFA
Student Literary Cabaret
Friday, September 20, 7 to 10 p.m.
Brigantine Room, Harbourfront Centre
Join emerging writer/performers for a thrilling night of cabaret-style programming. The evening will showcase the work of new voices from OCAD U and other university creative writing communities working in a variety of forms and styles, including interdisciplinary performance, spoken word, poetry, storytelling and original music.
The Heart of the City: Celebrating Toronto
Thursday, September 26, 6 p.m.
Brigantine Room, Harbourfront Centre
OCAD U student writer/performers join Len Senator, Shawn Micallef and Catherine Hernandez for an evening celebrating Toronto and its art scene, featuring music, food, books, history and more!
The Blank Page Contemplation Space
Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Outdoor Tent, West Campus Grounds
An outdoor installation created by students from the OCAD U writing program, featuring looping calming audio to encourage reflection, contemplation and calm. A quiet oasis in the stimulating atmosphere of the festival.