## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. [Overview](/index%2Ephp/giving) 3. [If These Walls Could Talk](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/306) # If These Walls Could Talk Explore - [Overview](/index%2Ephp/giving) - [Why Give](/index%2Ephp/giving/why-give) - [Areas of Support](/index%2Ephp/giving/areas-support) - [Financial Stewardship](/index%2Ephp/giving/financial-stewardship) - [Types of Giving](/index%2Ephp/giving/types-giving) - [Ways to Give](/index%2Ephp/giving/ways-give) - [Celebrating Generosity](/index%2Ephp/giving/celebrating-generosity) - [If These Walls Could Talk](/index%2Ephp/giving/if-these-walls-could-talk) - [Stay Connected](/index%2Ephp/giving/stay-connected) - [Contact Us](/index%2Ephp/giving/contact-us) - [Donate](/index%2Ephp/giving/donate) - [Give Now](https://secure3.convio.net/ocadu/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app30132a?df_id=1980&mfc_pref=T&1980.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=2E84D64643F79CCED9AC44A5B88F2580) ![Celebrate Excellence](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2024-10/201605CelebrateExcellence112_0.jpg.webp?itok=uZUhCYOd) ![Celebrate Excellence](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2024-10/201411SharpCentreVip082.jpg.webp?itok=FtRvobIG) ## Alumni narrative campaign Welcome to OCAD University's exclusive 2019/2020 Alumni Narrative Campaign – “If These Walls Could Talk” Discover the diverse journeys of our alumni, showcasing innovation and artistic exploration. These narratives speak volumes about the lasting impact our alums have on the creative community. Thank you to our alums for their generous support and for being the driving force behind our rich legacy of creativity. [Learn more](/index%2Ephp/alumni) .paragraph--collage-2-image .field_pattern svg path { stroke: #3cab49 ; fill: #3cab49 ; } rgb(255,255,255) ## List of donors rgb(255,255,255) Salvatore Amenta (AOCA, Communication & Design, 1969) Patty Boake (AOCA, Drawing & Painting, 1952) Ira Buhot-Perry (AOCA, Material Art & Design, 1972) Marilyn Chapman (AOCA, Design, 1985) Steve Choi (BFA, Drawing & Painting, 2014) Ozzie Ciliberti (AOCA, Communication & Design, 1972) Meghan Ciliberti (BDES, Advertising, 2010) Dorothy De Haas (AOCA, Advertising, 1951) Samuel Fairbairn (AOCA, Material Arts, 1971) Louis Fishauf (AOCA, Communication & Design, 1972) Ruth Flower-Davies (AOCA, Design, 1977) Catherine Frisch (AOCA, Drawing & Painting, 1963) Deborah Gaede David Hamilton (AOCA, Experimental Arts, 1976) Luther Holton & Lindsay Holton (MFA, Interdisciplinary Art, Media & Design, 2015) Kwan-wah Inglis (AOCA, Fine Arts, 1982) Yoshimi Inouye Marie Joly (AOCA, Design, 1980) Karen Krupa (AOCAD, Material Art & Design, 1997) Beth Lawrence (AOCA, Design, 1987) Richard Lush (AOCA, Fine Arts, 1958) Marie Maitland (AOCA, Design, 1988) Christopher Moorehead (BDES, Graphic Design, 2008) Denise Romano (AOCA, Fine Arts/Drawing & Painting, 1988) Heather Simmons (MA, Digital Futures, 2015) David Thomas (AOCA, Interior Design, 1967) Sarah Toomey (BDES, Material Art & Design, 2007) Edward Turvey (BDES, Environmental Design, 2012) & (AOCA, Fine Arts, 1974) Margie Wagner (AOCA, Design, 1955) Patricia Wheeler (AOCA, Communication & Design, 1955) Eui Yoon (BFA, Drawing & Painting, 2012) ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) rgb(0,0,0) ## Donor stories rgb(0,0,0) ### Ira Buhot-Perry (AOCA, Material Art & Design, 1972) My initial intention in attending OCA was to open a boutique upon graduation. My fondest memories were learning the various new skills, solving interesting problems presented to us; sharing ideas with my like-minded peers and making new friendships. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/ira-buhot-perry-aoca-material-art-design-1972) ### Steve Choi (BFA, Drawing & Painting, 2014) I chose to attend OCAD University because I really like the atmosphere around its innovated space where I am dedicated to take my studies to the next... [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/steve-choi-bfa-drawing-painting-2014) ### Meghan Ciliberti (BDES, Advertising, 2010) I chose to attend OCAD University because my dad has always spoken very highly of his years at OCA, and I have always been inspired by the level of creativity in his design &... [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/meghan-ciliberti-bdes-advertising-2010) ### Ozzie Ciliberti (AOCA, Fine Arts, 1972) Ozzie is an award-winning designer and photographer who began his career at Central Technical School graduating in 1968. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/ozzie-ciliberti-aoca-fine-arts-1972) ### Catherine L. Smillie Frisch (AOCA, Drawing & Painting, 1963) As a child I always wanted to be an artist as my mother was an artist and her friend Elizabeth Bradford Hallmark a renowned sculptor and alumna of OCA would encourage... [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/catherine-l-smillie-frisch-aoca-drawing-painting-1963) rgb(0,0,0) ### Ruth Flower-Davies (AOCA, Design, 1977) I chose to go to OCA after having experienced a year at another community college. OCA had instructors that were working commercial artists. Any magazine that I opened usually had work by one of the instructors... [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/ruth-flower-davies-aoca-design-1977) ### Karen Krupa (AOCAD, Material Art & Design, 1997) I chose to attend OCAD because of its reputation as a great art school. IT had excellent facilities and instructors in the textile studios. My fondest memory of my time is the month of May curing last thesis year. It was intensive and I was inspired to work as hard as I could. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/karen-krupa-aocad-material-art-design-1997) ### Marie (Jet) Maitland (AOCA, Design, 1988) I was accepted into OCA at age 44, An immigrant from the Netherlands to Toronto. My fondest memory is travelling with Ted Mallman: Japan – Paris- Como. What I learned at OCA and still use today is to look critically at the world and to make creative use of colours, thanks to Renate. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/marie-jet-maitland-aoca-design-1988) ### Edward Turvey (BDES, Environmental Design, 2012) & (AOCA, Fine Art, 1974) Visual ambition brought me to THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF ART in 1969. The early 1970's thrust the Cybernetic Ascot years upon us: no courses and teachers. It became a time of self reliance. All shops were open to all for learning & discovery. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/edward-turvey-bdes-environmental-design-2012-aoca-fine-art-1974) ### Patricia Wheeler (AOCA, Communication & Design, 1955) I am from London Ontario. I Studied Art at Alma College St. Thomas, fine art and H. B. Beal Cl. London special Art and decided to transfer into 2nd year at OCA. My fondest memory of my time at OCA is meeting my husband, and lifelong friends, (most gone now). [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/patricia-wheeler-aoca-communication-design-1955) rgb(0,0,0) ### In memory of Bill Wheeler (AOCA, Advertising & Illustration, 1955) *as told by Patricia Wheeler.* Bill – from Thunder Bay – was always drawing – His Dad was the Architect for Port Arthur. His fondest memory of OCA was making good friends. [ Read more .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/profile/memory-bill-wheeler-aoca-advertising-illustration-1955)