## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. [News and Stories](/index%2Ephp/news) 3. [OCAD U mourns passing of Kingston artist](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/4176) January 28, 2026 # OCAD U mourns passing of Kingston artist ![Photo of man with blue eyes and white hair wearing patterned shirt](/sites/default/files/styles/1_5_1_large/public/2026-01/Edward%20Kim%2C%20Snyder.jpeg.webp?itok=fMM2kOub) rgb(255,255,255) The OCAD U community is saddened to learn of the passing of [Edward Kim Snyder](https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/gftompkins-central/obituaries/edward-kim-snyder/154887.html), a respected Kingston-based artist and graduate of the Ontario College of Art (OCA), on January 24, 2026, at the age of 70 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Kingston, Snyder was considered a visionary who studied art at OCA and design at Sheridan School of Design. His designs won international and national awards, including the De Beers International Award, the One of a Kind Award and, most recently, the Award of Excellence by the Royal Canadian Regiment for the memorial sculpture he created, which honoured Canadian soldiers who had lost their lives in Afghanistan. He also designed the new Chain of Office for the Mayor of Kingston in 1998. According to a [tribute posted on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2366053462/posts/10164675265868463/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) by his wife Ruhi, Snyder was an exceptionally talented goldsmith with extraordinary imagination whose designs were often inspired by nature and forms of life, and brought joy to many across the globe. His brilliant intellect crossed genres and disciplines. He was known as a thoughtful, kind, generous, curious and empathic human who touched many lives. OCAD U extends its sincere condolences to Snyder’s family, including his wife Ruhi and children, friends and neighbours. A celebration of life for family, friends, neighbours and community will take place at a later time this year. Sources: [Arbor Memorial](https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/gftompkins-central/obituaries/edward-kim-snyder/154887.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2366053462/posts/10164675265868463/) ## 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 ](/index%2Ephp/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 ](/index%2Ephp/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)