Beyond the Gallery: Public Art as Professional Practice

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Beyond the Gallery is a unique opportunity provided to students by OCAD U's RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers. Through a guest panel discussion and public art site visit, this event will highlight and demystify potential future career paths for Fine Art students.

115 McCaul St. Level 3

Followed by off-campus art tours
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers
Free
Click HERE to learn more!
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115 McCaul St. Level 3

Followed by off-campus art tours
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers
Free
Click HERE to learn more!
Add to Calendar
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Beyond the Gallery: Public Art as Professional Practice

Date/Time: Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: CEAD, 115 McCaul Street, Level 3 

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Beyond the Gallery is a unique opportunity provided to students by OCAD U's RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers. Through a guest panel discussion and public art site visit, this event will highlight and demystify potential future career paths for Fine Art students. In 2025, a focus will be placed on paths that harness the power of community engagement through public art and beyond.  Exemplary guests and OCAD U alum who have made public art part of their careers will share with participants an understanding of how to involve themselves in this aspect of professional practice. This event is part of the Cultural Community Expo series.

Agenda:

  • 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM: Panel Discussion
  • 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM: Break
  • 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Tour of Public Art in Downtown Toronto  
     

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