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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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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 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.

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.

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

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

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 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!

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.

A huge playable video games projection, June 12 at the Canada Malting Silos; and coming soon: VRTO conference at OCAD U.

Recipients include award-winning artists Christi Belcourt, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Tim Whiten, and arts advocate John Bianchini.

Registration is now open for a week-long in-studio program for ages 12–14, in collaboration with Blank Canvases.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Aashna Pujara and Charlotte “Char” Carbone as the recipients of the Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op 2025 Residency Career Launchers!