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September 16 - November 27, 2020

Students in Materials and the Anthropocene, an OCADU undergraduate course in the Faculty of Art, are creatively investigating connections between anthropogenic processes and the current COVID-19 crisis. Our speaker series was designed in response to this criterion.  It also speaks to a current OCAD U research project, COVID-19 Anxiety, lead by Pam Patterson, that aims to interconnect the larger OCAD U community and provide resources for art educators during these pandemic times. Speakers are artists, curators, a gallerist and a librarian.

November 23, 2020

OCAD U student group Art in Public Spaces invites you to their speaker series of artists and members of the Toronto public art world who discuss their work, including inspiration, proposals, fabrication, and they will respond to your questions.

November 22, 2020

Connect with fellow OCAD University supporters who share your passion for art and design, help us pay tribute to Dr. Sara Diamond who led the university for 15 remarkable years and welcome our new President and Vice-Chancellor, Ana Serrano.

October 22 - November 22, 2020

Black = Exhibition NOW OPEN! 

November 20, 2020

Kinstillations, Consent, and Resistance: A Dialogue With Emily Johnson, Joseph M. Pierce, Karyn Recollet and Susan Blight.

November 19, 2020

Join us for this information session and ask any questions you have about the application process for the Mighty Pen Student Initiative Fund.

November 19, 2020

Studio Services is hosting a series of casual drop-in sessions throughout the term!  

November 18, 2020

Join student group InterVarsity at OCAD U to relax and enjoy a waffle-themed virtual game night.

November 17, 2020

Dr. Sarita Srivastava, Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and School of Interdisciplinary Studies, OCAD U, and Dr. Fiona Nicoll, Faculty of Arts (Political Science), University of Alberta, present and have a dialogue unpacking the emotions around racism, anti-racism and unpack concepts like “white fragility” and the “white possessive. Moderated by Dr. Malinda S. Smith, Vice Provost (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion), University of Calgary, presented by the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at uCalgary.

November 17, 2020

Transform a creative Idea to a creative career.

November 16, 2020

OCAD U student group Art in Public Spaces invites you to their speaker series of artists and members of the Toronto public art world who discuss their work, including inspiration, proposals, fabrication, and they will respond to your questions.

November 13, 2020

Coffee Chats w/ is a series of virtual casual gatherings with the CEAD team with industry guests. 

November 12, 2020

The Mighty Pen Speaker Series welcomes novelist and poet Noor Naga for an online reading.

October 10 - November 10, 2020

This year, to make sure everyone stays safe and comfy, OCAD Artist Alley has decided to go virtual!

 

November 10, 2020

OCAD U students! Join us at our virtual Scotia On Campus session to get to know Scotiabank. Scotia would love to get to know you!

November 5, 2020

A live virtual info session for OCAD U students and grads. Join to learn about Konrad, the work they do, and their amazing workplace culture

November 4, 2020

OCAD U Community Gathering: Debriefing the US Elections

The upcoming US Election has many unknowns. The lead up has already been anxiety-provoking and distressing for many of us. Therefore, we wanted to gather as a community the day after the election to reflect, listen, share and yes, create together. Join us on November 4th from 10am - 12pm to hear from our community. It’s our time to speak to the significance of this moment, draw connections to Canadian issues and think about how we can make new things together. 

November 4, 2020

Looking to connect with studio technicians to discuss projects or ask questions?  Studio Services is hosting a series of casual drop-in sessions throughout the term!  

November 4, 2020

Join us for this free workshop to build your Presenting skills. This workshop is specifically for English Language Learners and will be facilitated by Phoebe Wang. 

November 3, 2020

Don't miss out on the free accessible webinar, "Risks and Opportunities of AI, Smart Systems and Automation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities" on Tuesday, Nov 3, at 1:30-3 PM (EST), and participate in this timely discussion with our fantastic panelists:

  • Chancey Fleet, Data Society
  • Anhong Guo, U Michigan
  • Ben Tamblyn, Microsoft
  • Shari Trewin, IBM
  • Future of Work Study Group Members

Register now for this free, accessible webinar!

November 2, 2020

OCAD U student group Art in Public Spaces invites you to their speaker series of artists and members of the Toronto public art world who discuss their work, including inspiration, proposals, fabrication, and they will respond to your questions.

November 2, 2019 - November 1, 2020
An exhibition of major Canadian abstract artists, A Passion for Abstraction focuses on some of the most significant paintings, sculptures and artists in the collection. With this first introduction into the collecting sensibility of John and June Mann, a love for modern Canadian abstraction emerges.
October 7-30, 2020

Partial Gallery and OCAD University are excited to announce the return of our partnership which provides an exceptional career opportunity for OCAD U student artists and recent alumni (2020).

October 30, 2020

Join our virtual workshop and learn what to do to prepare yourself and body and bicycle for winter riding.

October 8-29, 2020

A series of casual drop-in events where you can meet studio technicians, ask questions, and discuss projects!

October 29, 2020

The Studio Services Team presents: 

COFFEE WITH GREG BAUER & LAURIE WASSINK, part of a series of casual drop-in sessions throughout the term! 

October 28, 2020

Join us for this free workshop to build your Speaking and Sharing skills. This workshop is specifically for English Language Learners and will be facilitated by Phoebe Wang. 

September 28 - October 25, 2020

Mitchell Fenton presents "Bring On The Next Wave" as part of Rogue Wave 2020, an exhibition of outdoor art installations on Wards Island.

October 23, 2020

When a cat hops into a cardboard box, the box transforms. How many lives can be found in upcycled materials?

October 23, 2020

In this roundtable, we will the share the research and practices that sit behind OCAD U’s approach to visual and textual plagiarism.

October 22, 2020

Dryer lint and art pedagogy during coronavirus & climate change. Discuss.

September 24 - October 21, 2020
October 20, 2020

Looking to connect with studio technicians to discuss projects or ask questions?  Studio Services is hosting a series of casual drop-in sessions throughout the term!  

October 6-19, 2020

OCAD U and The City of Toronto invite artists or artist teams residing in Toronto to submit their credentials, examples of prior experience and conceptual approaches (film, animation, photographs, multimedia works) for outdoor projection, as part of the ongoing public art initiative BigArtTO.

October 19, 2020

Our first OCAD U Jewish Club (OJC) virtual meet and greet for this school year!

October 19, 2020

It's harvest time! Time to put summer into a jar.

September 10 - October 17, 2020
October 15, 2020

Students, faculty and staff can provide feedback and ask questions about the Butterfield Park design at an open house on Thursday, October 15 at 1 p.m.

October 15, 2020

The annual Art & Design Graduate School Fair at OCAD University is going virtual in 2020! Attend the region’s only further education showcase specializing in art and design from anywhere, online. This is an important event for prospective students and alumni worldwide to connect directly with representatives from top national and international art & design graduate and professional degree programs.
www.ocadu.ca/gradschoolfair

October 5-14, 2020

The OCAD U Muslim Student Association (MSA) is calling out to all student, staff, and alumni artists, designers and writers.

October 13, 2020

Art therapy in this way will provide students with a space for self-expression, exploration, connection, and stress reduction in a non-judgmental environment. Tuesdays from October 13 to December 15

September 18 - October 9, 2020

OCAD U is excited to partner with Canadian TireCorporation to create an exclusive call for submissions for members of the OCAD U community. This call for artworks is a new initiative that will commission five new works created by OCAD U students/alumni in support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. 

October 7-9, 2020

Interested in applying for CGS-M (SSHRC, NSERC) and/or an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)? This session will provide students with further information about competitions, timelines and best practices. These are prestigious awards, and all full-time graduate students are encouraged to apply.

October 9, 2020

Meet the student leaders of some of OCAD U’s student groups, and learn how to get involved.

October 8, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, OCAD University has shifted how its classes are taught and formatted. Most of the Fall 2020 classes will be offered remotely (online). Online Learning for Fall 2020 will mean getting to know new environments for communicating in your classes and with the community at OCAD U.