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The collaboration with Aga Khan Museum showcases animated and stop-motion projections by students and alums.

The experimental plastics instructor was known as a kind and generous educator.

The Global Studio Series is an initiative led by the International Programs & Collaborations Office at OCAD U, designed to foster international collaboration and provide professional development opportunities for emerging artists and designers. 

Want to expand your creative practice? Apply to be part of a new artist residency at OCAD U next summer! 

Gail Lee re-elected first vice-chair, Hillary Marshall elected as second vice-chair.

Manapul joins Onsite Gallery in winning awards from Galeries Ontario/Ontario Galleries (GOG). 

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Luisé Cineros as the recipient of the 2024 Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards Statue Call for Artists Career Launcher!

Snyder discusses On Freedom on April 4. 2025 at a talk co-hosted by the DemocracyXChange Summit and Toronto Public Library.

John Scott: Firestorm opens at McMichael Canadian Art Collection Dec. 7 

The integrated website and app (myOCADU) set bold standard for user experience and design.  

On Nov. 27, from 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., visit the new park and enjoy a hot chocolate.

Former faculty member Popvassilev taught in the Faculty of Design for more than a decade.

Watt recognized by Public Affairs Association of Canada for his significant contributions to public affairs in Canada.

OCAD U program is enriching surgeons' understanding of how the creativity process can apply to the operating room and can improve patient care

Newfoundland-based multi-media artist Michael Massie, CM, RCA, delivers his inspirational speech after receiving an honorary doctorate degree

Rosalie and Isadore Sharp are OCAD U’s largest donors to date. Their generosity has reshaped the OCAD U campus, prominently establishing the Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design and the Rosalie Sharp Pavilion.

Catherine (Kiki) Delaney, alongside her husband Ian and the Delaney Family Foundation, has been instrumental in propelling OCAD U forward through significant philanthropic gifts totalling $5 million. 

Lady Elizabeth (Pixie) Mudge Massey Shaw, a cherished alum of the Ontario College of Art (OCA, now OCAD University), has made a lasting impact both as an artist

George and Martha Butterfield have generously donated over $1.1 million to OCAD U. Their recent gift played a pivotal role in kicking off the Butterfield Park Revitalization campaign.

OCAD U employees gathered at Onsite Gallery on October 22 to recognize the recipients of the Employee Excellence Awards and to celebrate the long service and commitment by several employees – all from the non-teaching staff. 

The International Programs & Collaborations Office (IPCO) at OCAD University is excited to announce the launch of Land, Sea & Sky, an international stud

The OCAD University community mourns the passing of Michael Christian de Pencier who was actively engaged with the University when it was known as the Ontario C

ArtWorksTO Team (from left to right): Andrew Suri; OCAD U Manager, Continuing Studies Lindsay Maynard; Laura Metcalfe, Inés Aguileta, Angie Aranda and Anna Suzu

Photo above (from left to right): Ahmad El Sarraff, founder of A77 Inc., arts/cultural sector expert Sagan MacIsaac and Tiah Khuu, a partner and creative direct

Begin your exploration of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) with an info-session led by Professor Kazmy Chi from Universidad de Monterrey.&nbsp

OCAD U is excited to be part of this research project and community of practice, linking arts, design, culture, and agriculture practitioners worldwide!

RBC's renewed commitment of $1 million to OCAD University is a demonstration of its dedication to empowering the next generation of creative professionals with skills for a thriving future. This generous contribution further enhances the RBC Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers (RBC CEAD) and the RBC Continuing Studies Professional Skills Fund, both critical in equipping students and alumni with the skills and opportunities to succeed in the creative economy.

Ada Slaight and the Slaight Family Foundation have donations totalling nearly $3.75 million. The contributions have provided vital financial aid to students and supported transformative projects. 

Riparia projection installation by Emilija Škarnulytė at Canada Malting Silos.