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The First Self-Portrait DRPT Student Group Exhibition showcases the impressive variety, talent, and insight of OCAD U's first-year Drawing and Painting students.

On Oct. 4, OCAD U and the European Union light up Nuit Blanche with a vast cinematic projection at Toronto’s waterfront.

As founder of the social innovation lab, DESIGNwith, Associate Professor Ranee Lee is advancing research on sustainability, community impact and biomaterials – bridging academia, industry and public engagement.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Jasmine Liaw as the recipient of the Critical Distance Centre for Curators 2026 Projections Program Call for Curators Career Launchers!

OCAD University welcomed over 100 guests to Butterfield Park on September 10 to celebrate the revitalized space and recognize the donors who made the transformation possible.

OCAD University is recognizing long-time supporter and former Board of Governors Vice-Chair David Binet, whose philanthropy to the University has now surpassed $1 million, with a recent $700,000 gift to establish the David Binet Design Leadership Fund.

Transforming Birthspace: A Global Colloquium, from Oct. 24 to 27, features global experts who will share research, case studies and strategies for designing respectful and supportive spaces for childbirth.

Annual selection of recipients applauds dedicated practitioners of craft and design. 

As a disability artist, researcher and creator, Assistant Professor Dr. Pam Patterson explores issues around boundaries, borders, edges and how she might perceive these and transform/transpose them using photography, video and performance.

The University celebrated the recipients of the 2024-25 Teaching Awards on Aug. 26. 

On Sept. 6, OCAD U is hosting a masterclass for film industry professionals with directors Momoko Seto and Min Sook Lee.

One of our graphic design students, Samantha Lee, received an Applied Arts Student Award (Editorial Design—Entire Book/Magazine—Single) for one a project completed in Professor Craig Rodmore's Type 3 class this past Winter term. 

Check out the photos and write-up online:

https://www.appliedartsmag.com/winners/student/there-is-a-strong-chance-it-will-happen-once-more-w340/?year=2025

Congratulations Samantha!

Can't wait to see what you'll do in the future! 

Ana Serrano joins the 2025-26 cohort along with three faculty members who have been appointed Visiting Scholars at Massey College.

An associate professor and former chair of the University’s Photography program, Hickox was a Canadian lens-based artist, educator and independent curator.

More information about student submissions. 

Dr. Charles Reeve and Assistant Professor Julia Rose Sutherland are recipients of OCAD U’s research excellence awards. 

University researchers are involved in projects that received funds from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s Insight Grants, Insight Development Grants and Insight Partnership Grants.

New cookbook encouraging mental health resilience features student-designed illustrations, soothing colours and spaces for meditation. 

The Global Centre for Climate Action (GCCA) is now accepting applications for the 2025–26 BMO Sustainable Futures Faculty Fellowship (SF3), made possible through the generous support of BMO. 

Kerry Swanson, CEO of the Indigenous Screen Office, and Nick Hooper, director of OCAD U’s Facilities and Studio Services, join the Board. 

Upgrades include enhanced wayfinding, improved aesthetics and an upsized classroom. 

Six OCAD University community members recognized for their exceptional artistic talents. 

Three-week program prepares high school seniors for studying art and design in a post-secondary environment. 

OCAD U faculty and alums explore the future of advertising at Cannes Lions

Annual event to feature work by more than 400 artists and designers, including a curated selection from GradEx 110.

New partnership provides emerging designers with real-world experience in planning affordable student housing. 

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) is excited to announce the OCAD U vendors selected to table at Just Tasty Things Market.

Registration now open! Summer program for youth ages 12 to 14 at OCAD U, July 28 to August 1, offers week of art and exploration.

OCAD U is partnering with the Association of Professional Futurists to co-host the conference, “The Futures of Creativity and Compassion,” in August.

Opening reception celebrates first major retrospective of award-winning artist Rosalie Favell’s photography.

Colleagues gathered to celebrate Dr. Caroline Langill’s leadership and contributions as she concludes her term as Vice-President, Academic and Provost.

Watt’s reappointment for a second four-year term was approved unanimously by the University’s Board of Governors.

1,086 graduands crossed the stage on June 13 at Roy Thomson Hall. 

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) is excited to announce the OCAD U vendors selected to table at Mako Art Market. 

OCAD U’s inaugural gala brought together more than 250 guests for an inspiring evening of art, celebration and generosity, raising $385,000 to support student bursaries.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Alexia Cantore as the recipient of the 2025 Kitworks Jr. Creative Designer Career Launchers!