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Massive Artworks —"The Light" and "Melting Temporalities" — Transform Toronto’s Waterfront for Nuit Blanche

On Oct. 3, the Delegation of the European Union to Canada and Global Centre for Climate Action at OCAD University present "The Light" and "Melting Temporalities" as part of Nuit Blanche.

 

September 28, 2026
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Steps Forward Celebrates Student Creativity and OCAD U's 150-Year Legacy

A new series of student-created murals transforms the iconic Yellow Staircase in celebration of the university's 150th anniversary. 

September 18, 2026
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Public Pier brings food, music, dance and introduces SILO NIGHTS to Toronto's waterfront

This Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 to 3, is your last chance to experience the day-to-night cultural experience at Marina Quay West. Free and open to all.

September 8, 2026
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OCAD University presents Canada's Pavilion at 2026 Gwangju Biennale

“Skennen'kó:wa ken? (Do You Carry Great Peace?”, opened on Sept. 5, is curated by Ryan Rice, Executive Director and Curator, Indigenous Art, Onsite Gallery with Lee Sun, Chief Curator, Lee KangHa Art Museum as the Korean Partner Curator.

 

September 6, 2026
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"Skennen'kó:wa ken? (Do You Carry Great Peace?)" opens tomorrow at 2026 Gwangju Biennale

OCAD U  presents Canada's Pavilion at the biennale. "Skennen'kó:wa ken? (Do You Carry Great Peace?)" is curated by Ryan Rice, Executive Director and Curator, Indigenous Art at Onsite Gallery, with Lee Sun, Chief Curator of the Lee KangHa Art Museum, as the Korean Partner Curator. 

September 4, 2026
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Op-ed: What sovereignty asks of us

Opinion piece by Ryan Rice and Ana Serrano explores what Canadian sovereignty means today.

September 3, 2026
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OCAD University presents Canada's Pavilion at 2026 Gwangju Biennale, one of the world’s most important contemporary art exhibitions

"Skennen'kó:wa ken? (Do You Carry Great Peace?)" is curated by Ryan Rice, Executive Director and Curator, Indigenous Art at Onsite Gallery, with Lee Sun, Chief Curator of the Lee KangHa Art Museum, as Korean Partner Curator.

 

June 19, 2026