![GRADEX Light up sign in a crowed space](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2024-10/53694764228_aa27ad46e1_k.jpg.webp?itok=f46iUmGc) ![Projection on a concrete building ](/sites/default/files/styles/1_1_5_medium/public/2024-11/54085881066_91f3e69235_k%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=0OePjWwO) version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"? # What's On What's going on at OCAD U [See all events](https://www.ocadu.ca/campus-life/events-and-exhibitions) [See all news](https://www.ocadu.ca/news) ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) ## Latest news [See more](/index%2Ephp/news) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-10/Lead%20photo%20approved%20for%20news%20story_0.jpeg?itok=n9254YwH) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-10/Lead%20photo%20approved%20for%20news%20story_0.jpeg?itok=n9254YwH) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-10/Lead%20photo%20approved%20for%20news%20story_0.jpeg?itok=-UT_ZMwT) ### OCAD U marks 150th anniversary with 150 fully funded scholarships The 150 FUTURES initiative launches with two $1 million leadership gifts, one from Nancy McCain and Bill Morneau, and one from John and Jan MacIntyre. October 20, 2026 ](/news/ocad-u-marks-150th-anniversary-150-fully-funded-scholarships) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-11/01_Award-25_Changemaker-BIPOC-Award_January-Paige-1.jpg?itok=Z23tQx9W) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-11/01_Award-25_Changemaker-BIPOC-Award_January-Paige-1.jpg?itok=Z23tQx9W) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-11/01_Award-25_Changemaker-BIPOC-Award_January-Paige-1.jpg?itok=Zown1axI) ### GOG award winners and shortlist includes many OCAD U alums, faculty members The Galeries Ontario Galleries recently announced the Personnel Award winners, including alum January Paige who won the Changemaker BIPOC Award. November 11, 2026 ](/news/gog-award-winners-and-shortlist-includes-many-ocad-u-alums-faculty-members) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-11/Muffat_Cobo_virus_1000.png?itok=wqPUOg2O) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-11/Muffat_Cobo_virus_1000.png?itok=wqPUOg2O) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-11/Muffat_Cobo_virus_1000.png?itok=u-mNIDb5) ### OCAD U and SickKids unite art and science to explore children’s health Debut joint exhibition pairs scientific images with artworks, offering new perspectives on the research shaping the future of health care. November 9, 2026 ](/index%2Ephp/news/ocad-u-and-sickkids-unite-art-and-science-explore-childrens-health) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-11/MUTEKforum2024_web_credMaryseBoyce_2120%20copy.jpg?itok=jGbc9U74) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-11/MUTEKforum2024_web_credMaryseBoyce_2120%20copy.jpg?itok=jGbc9U74) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-11/MUTEKforum2024_web_credMaryseBoyce_2120%20copy.jpg?itok=FxpEEdJS) ### Foresight initiative supports artists and creatives in building thriving careers An open call has been issued for artists and creatives to participate in workshops where they will explore foresight tools to help them shape their future. November 6, 2026 ](/index%2Ephp/news/foresight-initiative-supports-artists-and-creatives-building-thriving-careers) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-09/2026_placeholder.jpg?itok=GWtXzfxE) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-09/2026_placeholder.jpg?itok=GWtXzfxE) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-09/2026_placeholder.jpg?itok=v4NF5tx5) ### From AI to wearable tech to inclusive design: seed grants support OCAD U researchers Six OCAD U researchers have received SSHRC Explore Research Seed Grants to support their projects. November 3, 2026 ](/news/ai-wearable-tech-inclusive-design-seed-grants-support-ocad-u-researchers) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-10/Lead2newest.jpg?itok=Cu7EyCOJ) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_large/public/2026-10/Lead2newest.jpg?itok=Cu7EyCOJ) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/latest_news_small/public/2026-10/Lead2newest.jpg?itok=F771nZye) ### Expanding global partnerships with Philippine arts and academic institutions A recent visit by leaders from Philippine academic and arts institutions highlighted the role of transnational relationships in connecting creative communities and fostering cultural diplomacy. October 29, 2026 ](/news/expanding-global-partnerships-philippine-arts-and-academic-institutions) ## Events and exhibitions happening at OCAD U [See more](/index%2Ephp/campus-life/events-and-exhibitions) [ ![Person standing in a forest with a bright red piece of fabric trailing behind them](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2026-06/OCADU_Gwangju_Website-1920x1080_2026%20%285%29.jpg.webp?itok=yHlybpkd) ### Skennen'kó:wa ken? Do you carry great peace? September 5, 2026 12 a.m. - November 15, 2026 11:59 p.m. Off Campus Canada Pavilion at the Lee KangHa Art Museum as part of the Gwangju Biennale September 5 to November 15, 2026 TAGSExhibition ](/events-and-exhibitions/skennenkowa-ken-do-you-carry-great-peace) [ ![Making It poster: Max Dean and Micah Lexier](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2026-11/Revised%20Making%20It%20Poster_s.jpeg.webp?itok=ZxKhc89S) ### MAKING IT! series: Max Dean X Micah Lexier November 17, 2026 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA) MAKING IT! is an interview series hosted by OCAD U students and alumni that explores the realities of the professional art world and what it takes to build a sustainable career as a working artist. TAGSEvent ](/index%2Ephp/events-and-exhibitions/making-it-series-max-dean-x-micah-lexier) [ ![Unseen worlds header image](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2026-11/unseen.jpg.webp?itok=fu57kEl-) ### Unseen Worlds - Revealing the science of healthier futures November 16, 2026 12 a.m. - November 27, 2026 11:59 p.m. The Great Hall Art and science weave together in a new exhibition presented by SickKids Research Institute and OCAD University. TAGSExhibition ](/events-and-exhibitions/unseen-worlds-revealing-science-healthier-futures) [ ![crawl map](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2026-11/2026%20crawl%20ocad%20event%20page.jpg.webp?itok=SkeSeBjh) ### OCAD U Gallery Crawl 2026 November 28, 2026 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Great Hall Join us on free guided tours of five galleries across campus. TAGSExhibition ](/events-and-exhibitions/ocad-u-gallery-crawl-2026) [ ![brown wave in the dark](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2026-11/Life%20Poster%20Image_s.jpeg.webp?itok=q5R6GuWD) ### Speculative Worlds November 17, 2026 12 a.m. - November 29, 2026 11:59 p.m. Ada Slaight Student Gallery Collaborative and group artworks from students in Life Studies Courses: 2001 Worlding and World-Making and Life 3001 Speculative Bodies. TAGSExhibition ](/events-and-exhibitions/speculative-worlds) [ ![PRiNT logo](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2026-11/print.jpg.webp?itok=kX1orF7I) ### PRiNT: A Celebration of Canadian Printmaking November 18, 2026 12 a.m. - December 4, 2026 11:59 p.m. Off Campus Bringing together print-based artists from across Canada, PRiNT will showcase the excitement, enthusiasm, and collaboration that lives in this artistic medium. TAGSExhibition ](/events-and-exhibitions/print-celebration-canadian-printmaking) [ ![Bairds](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2026-08/Bairds---05_North-Star_RK-%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=bvEhbZd5) ### Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird—A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings September 2, 2026 12 a.m. - January 30, 2027 11:59 p.m. Onsite Gallery (RHD) Returning to Ourselves presents over forty years of transformative work by Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird. TAGSExhibition ](/events-and-exhibitions/returning-ourselves-rebecca-baird-and-kenny-alvin-baird-retrospective-art) ![](/themes/custom/ocad/img/decor/ripped-paper-whitebg.png) rgb(0,0,0) ## Galleries at OCAD U 01 Previous item Next item [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/54084347896_46957450d3_k.jpg.webp?itok=P1CWFrNH) ### Onsite Gallery OCAD U’s flagship, fully curated public professional gallery for art and design. ](/index%2Ephp/galleries/onsite-gallery) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/53694922058_553db582c2_k.jpg.webp?itok=MgKU2T7E) ### Ignite Gallery Student and recent graduate exhibitions of art and design. ](/index%2Ephp/galleries/ignite-gallery) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-09/ada-slaight.jpg.webp?itok=P7Z_VOG-) ### Ada Slaight Gallery OCAD U’s public student gallery for curriculum-based art and design. ](/index%2Ephp/galleries/ada-slaight-gallery) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/54084592533_bf35aa6de5_k.jpg.webp?itok=9mKTnBUL) ### Graduate Gallery A space where graduate students host exhibitions, lectures, performances, think-tanks and conferences. ](/index%2Ephp/galleries/graduate-gallery) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-09/spotlight-students-facilities-greathall.jpg.webp?itok=zMbb2C1u) ### Great Hall OCAD U’s central hub hosting events, lectures, receptions and exhibitions of student art and design projects. ](/index%2Ephp/galleries/great-hall) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-09/open-space-gallery-spotlight.jpg.webp?itok=f4zDrGrg) ### Open Space Gallery An open, flexible workshop, exhibition and event space. ](/index%2Ephp/galleries/open-space-gallery) [ ![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium/public/2024-10/53727062054_1d6afb8757_k.jpg.webp?itok=KpuVmLVe) ### Continuing Studies Gallery Our virtual gallery for art and design by continuing studies students. ](/index%2Ephp/galleries/continuing-studies-gallery) ## Featured student work 01 25 Previous item Next item [ ![Photo of a print, with a fall landscape](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-07/Screenshot%202025-07-15%20at%2012.14.46%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=cg39wCVp) Manny Wood Lynes-Ford View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/31b5680f-7e67-4262-9d13-ce4eb57e3bd1?eid=a44890aa-f29b-42ee-b79e-f1b6470d039d "After They Leave") [ ![Rendering of a humanoid figure flying over a mountain](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.14.48%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=lukY9eNK) Ryan Boyd View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/7d14bd49-6478-44e7-933b-4c965f339722?eid=dcdb93e7-0c47-41d4-937f-98fc55288937 "Archangel Okeanos") [ ![Illustration of a woman in a space helmet holding a broken vase ](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.23.42%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=X9LrULoH) Jinhan Guo View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/3b301ea0-371a-4042-a682-e1805e61a3d6?eid=e717c4c5-3302-474e-93fc-d0000f627221 ""Heritage Horizons"-Greece") [ ![Painting of a person sitting on a couch](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.20.51%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=3ter7uoH) Sarah Young View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/324bd160-c022-4dc6-9110-e6a799ce3a92?eid=2e93b4dc-6254-4df1-9657-681cf65aede4 "Curtains") [ ![Sculpture of a sphere and chess pieces](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2026-07/Meicen-Zhou_MindPlay_digital-futures.png.webp?itok=VLGiDODM) Meicen Zhou View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/a136b994-5748-4503-b133-2cc9b6aa3b04?aid=55487f6a-b3e9-486d-a5a2-f6f5818a4bcd "Mindplay") [ ![Open book on a wooden table](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-08%20at%202.06.42%E2%80%AFPM.png.webp?itok=0EdWs6Jc) Valeria Suing View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/473a5c05-b346-4d9d-9df1-76123191142a?eid=e9728214-eaa3-4641-b061-1dac044d4998 "AR Project: Coffee & Climate") [ ![Ink drawing of a person on the floor with a creature over head](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2026-07/Piano%20Accompaniment%20-%20Max%20Mancuso.png.webp?itok=5SwTXc8Z) Max Mancuso View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/ddfe469a-e055-4323-9b9e-5ae781ee4614?eid=985b9132-06d5-483a-a22f-d6b1fd43de24 "Piano Accompaniment") [ ![Open broadsheet type specimen](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2026-07/Aaryan-Pashine_books_graphic-design.png.webp?itok=EMF5IdCY) Aaryan Pashine View work » ](https://eportfolio.ocadu.ca/work/details/3456d7ba-62fc-44fc-a4f8-fd4f75037c89?eid=b422e9eb-4c89-468e-a23e-854279f400b5 "Books") ## Follow us - 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