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GradEx is the city’s largest free art and design exhibition, showcasing the work of over 800 graduating artists, designers, and digital media creators. GradEx 110 will take place from Wednesday, May 7, to Sunday, May 11, drawing nearly 50,000 visitors throughout its run.

This year, we’re launching a GradEx Marketplace located at 100 McCaul Street, in the main floor Auditorium offering alumni a unique opportunity to reconnect with the University while selling your work to a public audience enthusiastic about supporting artists and buying art.

“Lumière” is a free outdoor light exhibition taking place after dusk at Ontario Place until April 4.

1. APN2025: Building for People (https://rhf.my.site.com/AccessibilityProfessionalNetwork/s/lt-event?id=a32N3000000yM45IAE#/About)

2. Arch-ENGage, University of Toronto) (https://www.civ.skule.ca/2025/03/register-for-this-years-alumni-panel-arch-engage/)

Both opportunities present a platform to contribute valuable insights to important conversations in health/accessibility, inclusive design, and interdisciplinary career pathways. 

Please see video and message for full details. 

The artist and professor emerit is being recognized for his extraordinary contributions to Indigenous art.

The accomplished educator, researcher and academic leader joins the University in August.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Bunya Muchaeva, Katrina Bromberg and Kris Ahn as the recipients of the 2025 Tonkin Liu, Fabrication Apprentice Career Launchers!

The chancellor received the King Charles III Coronation Medal, in recognition of his enduring contributions to Canada.

Faculty and alum to create art installations for five Toronto subway stations.

The OCAD U honorary doctorate recipient is being recognized for his contributions as a visual artist.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) is pleased to announce a partnership with Mutual Artist Network invites four OCAD University students and recent alumni to sell their work at Mutual Artist Network’s CREΔTIA Market.

Glenn McArthur gave a talk at the Islamic Arts Festival at the Lahore Museum and was presented with a Certificate of Recognition by the head of the festival.

The president was awarded The King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony held on March 3.

Pon is a veteran community and arts champion who is president and CEO of Calgary Arts Development.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Mason Smart as the recipient of the 2025 VIBE Arts Program Assistant Career Launchers!

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Catherine Blackburn and Jordyn Hendricks as the recipients of the 2025 Sankofa Square Indigenous Student Centre Digital Exhibition Career Launchers!

Associate Professor Kate Hartman’s new book empowers readers to make their own wearable electronics.

Through the new partnership, art and design education will be more accessible, reaching communities beyond the Greater Toronto Area.

Designing the Future: Decolonization, Disruption, and the Art of Creating Your Own Seat at the Table

The inaugural DesignMeets Café Talk wasn’t just a conversation; it was a call to action. On a brisk January evening, as Toronto’s streets turned to ice, design minds gathered in the warm embrace of Ethica Coffee Roasters for a discussion that was anything but lukewarm. The topic? The future of design education, the dismantling of outdated silos, and the necessity of decolonization. Leading the charge was Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel, the newly minted Dean of Design at OCAD University, with systems thinker and design strategist Michael Dila steering the conversation.

https://designmeets.ca/event-summaries/cafe-talks-1-recap

OCAD U has joined with MARTK’D on a new initiative, which builds on the theme of celebrating artists like we celebrate athletes.

Our very own Glenn McArthur is in Cairo, continuing his photography for the Muqarnas: Form and Light project.  He has been invited to give a lecture as part of the International Islamic art festival (21-25 Feb 2025), at the Lahore Museum in Lahore Pakistan. 

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Brandon Baghaee, Danielle Clark, Ghislan Sutherland-Timm, Jenelle Smith and Teniola Tejumola as the recipients of the 2025 Sankofa Square Black History Month Digital Exhibition Career Launchers!

The University mourns the passing of The Aga Khan.

OCAD U is featuring exhibitions, initiatives and events during Black History Month

OCAD alum Jordin Mimran is a Canadian executive, creative professional and oil painter with a rich background in fashion and design. Mimran, alongside Mimran Group Inc., is a proud supporting sponsor of the inaugural OCAD U Gala taking place in May 2025 and is a member of the gala committee. 

Get to know Dr. Noel through 10 insightful questions, where she shares her vision for OCAD U Design education and research, leadership priorities and diverse interests.

It is with great pleasure that wecannounce the Winners of the Mejuri Design Excellence Bursaries for 2025.

Congratulations to Alexis Arayata and Zahra Mansuri!

OCAD U has implemented the Government of Ontario’s directives related to Bill 166, Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024.

Opening reception celebrates Avalon Mott, recipient of The Delaney Family Emerging Curator’s Prize.

Liam Mooney says the hat is a creative rebuttal to President Trump’s remarks about annexing Canada.

The joint statement is regarding the renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement, 2023 to 2026

Students, faculty and alums part of more than 100 events at annual festival.

Professor Francis LeBouthillier creates medical simulation models for groundbreaking surgical training at Mount Sinai Hospital.

On Jan. 14, join Michael Hirsh joins OCAD U President Ana Serrano for a conversation about the history and future of Canada’s animation industry.

The International Programs & Collaborations Office at OCAD University presents International Lecture Series: Beyond Bias.

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