Events

OCAD U Graduate Conference
February 20, 2026 - February 21, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
205 Richmond (RHA)
Join us for the 2026 Graduate Conference! 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Undergraduate Student
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Celebration of Life for Peter Fraser
February 20, 2026
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Main Building & Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design (MCA)
OCAD University is holding a Celebration of Life on Feb. 20 to remember Peter Fraser, a beloved staff member of the OCAD University community who passed away last September.
Event
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Morning life drawing – February 21st
February 21, 2026
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
A close up photo of a drawing board with a life drawing sketch.
 Faceted
February 23, 2026 - February 27, 2026
The Great Hall
Exhibition
  • Public
A photo of the OCAD University entrance.
Sci Fi Book Club
February 24, 2026 - April 28, 2026
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
115 McCaul
Join OCAD's first Sci-Fi Book Club!  
Meetup
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
FAS Sci Fi
Artist Talk: A.S.M. Kobayashi
February 25, 2026
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Artist Talk by Alison Kobayashi (A.S.M. Kobayashi) 
Talk
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Artist A.S.M Kobayashi in a talk
2026 Tax Workshop for Artists & Designers
February 25, 2026
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Rosalie Sharp Pavillion (MCD)
Join Kelly Ross for an informative workshop designed specifically for OCAD U students and alums. Learn how to successfully navigate your taxes as an artist or designer. The session will cover the differences between employee and self-employed income, which business expenses can be deducted, and much more. Attendees are encouraged to submit their questions about the 2026 tax year in advance.
Workshop
  • Alumni
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
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Andrea Fatona: Making Our Way
February 25, 2026
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Onsite Gallery (RHD)
Onsite Gallery presents its inaugural Black History Month annual guest lecture with curator, Andrea Fatona
Event
  • Public
Two women: on the left a woman with short hair, wearing sunglasses and white shirt. One the left a woman with long dreadlocks and cream colored sweater.
Evening life drawing – February 25th
February 25, 2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
A close up photo of a drawing board with a life drawing sketch.
Employer Information Session – Tricon
February 26, 2026
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Rosalie Sharp Pavillion (MCD)
Tricon is visiting the CEAD to introduce its Social Media Summer Internship! 
Event
  • Alumni
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Student
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Morning life drawing – February 28th
February 28, 2026
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Annex Building (MCC)
Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 
Event
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
A close up photo of a drawing board with a life drawing sketch.
Dr. Delaney Glass: The SAWA Project
March 2, 2026
1 p.m. - 2:59 p.m.
115 McCaul
Guest Speaker Dr. Delaney Glass on The Sawa Project
Talk
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • International Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
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