Expert Panels: 2026 Art & Design Graduate School Fair
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Have questions about graduate school? Join us on October 7 for our Expert Panel series! This series includes two panels that will cover a variety of topics to help support you in your graduate school journey.
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Expert Panels: Art & Design Graduate School Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Location: CEAD, 115 McCaul St., 3rd Floor
Have questions about graduate school? Join us on October 7 for our Expert Panel series! This series includes two panels that will cover a variety of topics to help support you in your graduate school journey.
Schedule of events:
- How Graduate School Shapes Creative Practice - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - RSVP to attend
What happens when you take your creative practice beyond an undergraduate degree? Join a panel of artists and designers who will reflect on their graduate school experiences and discuss how pursuing an MFA or MDes helped shape their creative identities, research interests, and professional careers. Whether you're considering graduate studies now or exploring future possibilities, this conversation will offer honest insights, practical advice, and inspiration to help you determine if graduate school is the right path for you.
Panelists:
- Natia Lemay (MFA)
- Chiara Garrido (MDes)
- Camilo Rodriguez (MFA)
- Maryem Abbas (MDes)
- The Graduate School Application Toolkit - 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - RSVP to attend
Preparing for graduate school can be overwhelming, but knowing what admissions teams are looking for can make all the difference. Join graduate recruitment and admissions professionals as they share expert guidance on crafting compelling application materials, including your CV, portfolio, and statement of intent. Learn common mistakes to avoid, strategies for highlighting your strengths, and tips for creating a cohesive application that reflects your creative and academic goals.
Panelists:
- California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
- Emily Carr University of Art + Design
- University of Toronto - John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
- Concordia University
- OCAD University
The panels will be followed by the Graduate School Fair the next day on October 8th from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Art & Design Graduate School Fair
Date/Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: 100 McCaul St. - OCAD University, Great Hall, 2nd Floor
“Which schools will be there?” University of the Arts London, Emily Carr University of Art & Design, California Institute of the Arts, plus many more!
Are you considering graduate-level studies? Join us on October 8th for the annual Art & Design Graduate School Fair at OCAD University to meet with representatives from top art & design universities, including OCAD University, to learn more about MFA, MDes, MA, and PhD programs throughout Canada or internationally.
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