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#  2025 Drawing at First Sight 

 Event Public 

 

Drawing At First Sight is an exhibition of drawings by First Year Art and Design students from all disciplines.

 

 

 

 November 10 - 21, 2025 

 Department Faculty of Art, Faculty of Design, The Great Hall 

 Faculty Faculty of Art 

 Cost Free 

 

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 November 10 - 21, 2025 

 Department Faculty of Art, Faculty of Design, The Great Hall 

 Faculty Faculty of Art 

 Cost Free 

 

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<a id="main-content" tabindex="-1"></a>## Drawing at First Sight  


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- November 10 to 21, 2025, [Hours of Operation](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/hours-operations)
- Exhibition Opening Party: Thursday, November 13, 3:30 to 5 pm  
    Community celebration with food and music.
- Exhibition Leads:   
    Paul Aloisi, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Design; Jonathan Todd, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Design;  
    David Griffin, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Art; Amy Swartz, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Art

Drawing At First Sight is an exhibition of drawings by First Year Art and Design students from all disciplines. All works featured in the show have been produced during the first eight weeks of the semester. Technical, gestural, observational and abstract, works in this exhibition reflect a breadth of exploration across drawing media. Join us in the Great Hall on November 13 for a community gathering with music and free food!



 



 

 

   
 

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