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- [GEP 2017](/about-ocad-u/internationalization-ocad-u/internationalization-projects/global-experience-project-2)
- [GEP 2018](/about-ocad-u/internationalization-ocad-u/internationalization-projects/global-experience-project)
- [GEP 2023/24](/about-ocad-u/internationalization-ocad-u/internationalization-projects/global-experience-project-0)
 
  

 

 

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 Explore 

- [GEP 2017](/about-ocad-u/internationalization-ocad-u/internationalization-projects/global-experience-project-2)
- [GEP 2018](/about-ocad-u/internationalization-ocad-u/internationalization-projects/global-experience-project)
- [GEP 2023/24](/about-ocad-u/internationalization-ocad-u/internationalization-projects/global-experience-project-0)
 
  

 

 

 

 

 

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 Generously supported by the Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation, the Global Experience Project (GEP) was piloted in 2017 as a unique initiative designed to build Canada’s prominence in global communities of art and culture. Through this program, selected OCAD U students are given the opportunity to engage with world-renowned artists and earn academic credit while taking part in international learning experiences.

The Project was made possible by a $500,000 gift from the Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation, a years-long supporter of OCAD U, funding events like the GEP, GradEx and the Nomadic Resident Program.



 

 

 

 

  

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 ### Global Experience Project at OCAD U, 2017

#### Isaac Julien

Five OCAD U students attended events relating to Isaac’s work including his Images Festival screening. Students also had behind-the-scenes access to the installation of Isaac's show at the ROM and got to visit Isaac’s studio in London, UK.

 

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 ### Global Experience Project at OCAD U, 2018

#### Maria Thereza Alves

The GEP Committee has selected Esery Mondesir's project for this year's Core GEP Residency. Esery is a faculty member and project lead, who will be working with artist Christopher Cozier at Alice Yard in Trinidad, which includes a student travel opportunity and artist residency in Toronto, ON.

 

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 ### Global Experience Project at OCAD U, 2023-24

The GEP Committee has selected Esery Mondesir's project for this year's Core GEP Residency. Esery is a faculty member and project lead, who will be working with artist Christopher Cozier at Alice Yard in Trinidad, which includes a student travel opportunity and artist residency in Toronto, ON.

 

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