## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/) 2. Markdownify 3. Node 4. [First Self-Portrait DRPT Student Group Exhibition](/markdownify/node/3743) September 21, 2025 # First Self-Portrait DRPT Student Group Exhibition ![Curly hair, black/brown woman portrait with a flower in hand](/sites/default/files/styles/1_5_1_large/public/2025-09/Cassandra%20Cunningham_I%20have%20a%20lot%20of%20memorys__Cassandra%20Cunningham.jpg.webp?itok=yzFoA0cU) *Banner Image: I have a lot of memorys, 24x36”, Oil paint on Wood panel, Cassandra Cunningham 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 from the Fall 2024 cohort. The works displayed—a Painting 2 final assignment centred around student lived experience—are the result of a year of intensive conceptual, technical, and personal growth. The exhibition empowers returning students with a reminder of what they accomplished in their first year and motivates new students by showing them what they are working towards. > ***Now to September 19, 2025*** > > **Drawing and Painting Hallways** Exhibition supervisor: Amanda Boulos Shout out to Sonia Esmaeillou and Quinn Holly for assisting the installation ![Colourful semi abstract portrait](/sites/default/files/2025-09/L.M.%20Hall%2C%20The%20Idiot%20and%20His%20Retinue%2C%20A%20Self-_Li%20MacCharles-Hall.jpeg) \*Image: *The Idiot and His Retinue, A Self-Portrait.,* 48x60”, Oil paint and Oil sticks on Canvas, L.M. Hall ## Other Recent News [### The OCAD U Mystery Art Sale Whodunit? Is Back! More than a decade ago, the Whodunit? Mystery Art Sale was a hugely popular OCAD U tradition, drawing crowds and even public line-ups outside the doors. Now, we’re bringing it back for a new generation. On April 3, 2027, the Great Hall will host a sale of 150 original works by OCAD U students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as artists and supporters from the broader community. March 5, 2027 ](/news/ocad-u-mystery-art-sale-whodunit-back) [### 2027 Akin Career Launcher Call For Artists OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designersand Akin have partnered since 2016 to offer this amazing annual opportunity exclusive to OCAD U graduating artists. Two(2) successful applicants will be awarded $2,000 in credits to go towards a studio space at Akin’s shared work spaces in 2027-2028, and $450 in credit for use at Remote Gallery! January 31, 2027 ](/index%2Ephp/news/2027-akin-career-launcher-call-artists) [### Partial x OCAD University Artist Showcase Fall 2026 Call for Artists Partial and the RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce the return of our partnership which provides an exceptional career opportunity for OCAD U student artists and recent alumni. Selected artists will be given complimentary 2 year Pro Accounts ($240 value) on Partial and permanent inclusion as featured artists within the OCAD University Artist Showcase on Partial to display their works, and administrate artwork sales and rentals. December 13, 2026 ](/index%2Ephp/news/partial-x-ocad-university-artist-showcase-fall-2026-call-artists) Related Stories ## Related Stories [### Call for Project Participants: From Our Points of View Encounters with Artists A student-led year-long visiting artist project, under the mentorship of Governor General's Award winning artist Max Dean September 30, 2026 ](/index%2ephp/news/call-project-participants-our-points-view-encounters-artists) [### OCAD U students gain hands-on experience in large-scale immersive art projections Students gained experience in animation, visual storytelling and projection mapping through their involvement in projections being shown during SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier. September 22, 2026 ](/news/ocad-u-students-gain-hands-experience-large-scale-immersive-art-projections) [### Call for Events, Exhibitions & Project Assistant On-campus job opportunity: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mAgM0W3PVh September 18, 2026 ](/news/call-events-exhibitions-project-assistant)