## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. [News and Stories](/index%2Ephp/news) 3. [May 27: Closure of 100 McCaul St. building as of 3 p.m.](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/4441) May 13, 2026 # May 27: Closure of 100 McCaul St. building as of 3 p.m. ![Colour photo of OCAD University from low angle, showing pillars of various colours beneath a roof that is white with black scattered squares. ](/sites/default/files/styles/1_5_1_large/public/2025-05/thumbnail_Generic%20image%20of%20McCaul%20St.jpg.webp?itok=v88X13zO) rgb(255,255,255) On Wednesday, May 27, OCAD University’s main building at 100 McCaul St. will close early at 3 p.m. to prepare for the [OCAD U Gala](https://www.ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibitions/ocad-u-gala), taking place that evening at 6:30 p.m. OCAD U is thrilled to welcome leaders in philanthropy, business and the arts to this creative black-tie event in support of student success. Proceeds from the gala will directly support student bursaries, helping reduce financial barriers and create more opportunities for emerging artists, designers and creatives. As a result of the early closure, there will be no access to the building after 3 p.m., including to lockers, studios and classrooms. The building will reopen on Thursday, May 28, during regular operating hours. We appreciate your understanding and support as we host this important event to benefit our community. ## Other Recent News [### 2027 Critical Distance Centre for Curators Projections Program Call for Artists OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create CDCC Projections Program Career Launcher. Four (4) to five (5) selected emerging artists will receive $690 to exhibit work in a single channel, projection-based screening program that will be displayed at the CDCC in March 2027. October 30, 2026 ](/news/2027-critical-distance-centre-curators-projections-program-call-artists) [### OCAD U’s Global Centre for Climate Action and EU bring large-scale art to Toronto’s Canada Malting Silos The Light and Melting Temporalities transformed the waterfront into a canvas for climate reflection. October 6, 2026 ](/news/ocad-us-global-centre-climate-action-and-eu-bring-large-scale-art-torontos-canada-malting) [### Call for Project Participants: From Our Points of View Encounters with Artists A student-led year-long visiting artist project, under the mentorship of Governor General's Award winning artist Max Dean September 30, 2026 ](/news/call-project-participants-our-points-view-encounters-artists) Related Stories ## Related Stories [### 2027 Critical Distance Centre for Curators Projections Program Call for Artists OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create CDCC Projections Program Career Launcher. Four (4) to five (5) selected emerging artists will receive $690 to exhibit work in a single channel, projection-based screening program that will be displayed at the CDCC in March 2027. October 30, 2026 ](/news/2027-critical-distance-centre-curators-projections-program-call-artists) [### OCAD U’s Global Centre for Climate Action and EU bring large-scale art to Toronto’s Canada Malting Silos The Light and Melting Temporalities transformed the waterfront into a canvas for climate reflection. October 6, 2026 ](/news/ocad-us-global-centre-climate-action-and-eu-bring-large-scale-art-torontos-canada-malting) [### Call for Project Participants: From Our Points of View Encounters with Artists A student-led year-long visiting artist project, under the mentorship of Governor General's Award winning artist Max Dean September 30, 2026 ](/news/call-project-participants-our-points-view-encounters-artists)