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OCAD University (www.ocadu.ca) is Canada’s “university of imagination.” The University, founded in 1876, is dedicated to art and design education, practice and research and to knowledge and invention across a wide range of disciplines. OCAD University is building on its traditional, studio-based strengths, adding new approaches to learning that champion cross-disciplinary practice, collaboration a

nd the integration of emerging technologies. In the Age of Imagination, OCAD University community members will be uniquely qualified to act as catalysts for the next advances in culture, technology and quality of life for all Canadians.

Alumni installations, immersive projections, a fierce live auction, and a packed After Party transformed the Rosalie Sha...
06/04/2026

Alumni installations, immersive projections, a fierce live auction, and a packed After Party transformed the Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design at the second annual . ✨

More than 300 artists and designers, collectors, industry leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate creativity and invest in the next generation of OCAD U talent. Together, we raised an incredible $420,000 in support of student bursaries!

Thank you to Gala Co-Chairs Amy Burstyn-Fritz and Jeff Hull for their leadership and support.

This remarkable evening would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor, The Darcy; After Party Sponsor, Forma by Great Gulf, Dream and Westdale; VIP Reception Sponsor, Forum; Auction Sponsor, Birch Hill Equity Partners; Supporting Sponsors, Nancy McCain & Bill Morneau and Hatch Ltd.; Auction Lot Sponsor, Holt Renfrew, as well as our In-Kind Sponsors.

🔗 Read the full recap, browse the photo gallery, and watch the highlight video: https://www.ocadu.ca/news/night-art-design-and-community-ocad-u-gala

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06/04/2026

A year ago, Tanya (.estheliz) was preparing to start her journey in OCAD U’s Creative Writing program. After a year of workshops, creative projects, and exploring new perspectives, we checked back in to hear about the experience and how her writing has evolved along the way.

For Tanya, first year became a chance to grow more confident in her writing while being surrounded by people with completely different styles, ideas, and approaches to storytelling.

One project that stood out was creating a chapbook – a collection of poetry, prose, and other writing that brought together pieces she worked on throughout the year.
Looking ahead, Tanya is excited to dive deeper into the genres she loves most, especially fantasy writing, while continuing to explore other creative passions like music, film, and poetry.

Learn more about the Creative Writing program through our link in bio.

OCAD U alum Stanzie Tooth's latest installation at The Bentway invites viewers to reconsider the relationship between ur...
06/02/2026

OCAD U alum Stanzie Tooth's latest installation at The Bentway invites viewers to reconsider the relationship between urban spaces and the natural world. 🌿

In A Persistent Crossing, large-scale images wrap around Bentway Staging Grounds’ scaffolding towers, creating a striking threshold between built and natural environments. Featuring human silhouettes, shifting skies and native Ontario vegetation, the work encourages us to see nature not as separate from city life, but deeply intertwined with it. Congratulations Stanzie! 🎉

If you’re in Toronto this summer, this one’s worth experiencing.

05/28/2026

Last year, we met Oliver just before he began his first year in OCAD U’s Experimental Animation program. After a year of learning and experimenting, we caught up with him to see how it all went.

Throughout the year, Oliver explored different animation techniques, experimented with materials, built puppets, and got to dive deeper into the kinds of projects that sparked his interest in animation to begin with.

And now? He’s heading into summer with something new: the skills and techniques to bring animation ideas he’s been holding onto for years to life. We can’t wait to see what Oliver creates next and what new skills and techniques he’ll explore over the next three years.

Learn more about the Experimental Animation program: https://admissions.ocadu.ca/program/experimental-animation

05/26/2026

Your “artists to look up later” list just got longer!
We asked our students to recommend an artist they love, admire or keep coming back to.

Who’s on your must-know list?

Recommended artists:
Evangeline Gallagher ()
Vamee ()
MacDonald sisters
Joel J ()
Christopher Cape ()
Chiron Duong ()
Sara Cwynar ()

🗣️ OCAD U ALUMS! We want to hear from you! 📣Help us take a walk down memory lane. We turn 150 this year! 🎉 and we’re loo...
05/25/2026

🗣️ OCAD U ALUMS! We want to hear from you! 📣

Help us take a walk down memory lane.
We turn 150 this year! 🎉 and we’re looking back at the moments that made the experience what it was. That unforgettable class. A professor who changed your perspective. Your first exhibition. The friendships made, and everything else in between.

Memories big or small, we want to hear them all! Share your OCAD U story and help us celebrate the people, experiences and moments that have shaped our community over the last 150 years.

Head here to submit your story: https://ocaduniversity.limesurvey.net/291852
Selected stories may be featured as part of our 150th anniversary celebrations.

05/21/2026

Last August, Nyssa () was getting ready to start her journey in OCAD U’s Environmental Design program. Fast forward to now and she’s wrapping up her first year! In her first year, Nyssa got to dabble in model making, learning new software and creating work she’s genuinely proud of. Along the way, she found something just as important: a sense of belonging.

For Nyssa, inspiration is built right into everyday life — whether that’s walking to class and passing galleries along the way or being surrounded by a creative community that feels like home.

Enjoy your summer, Nyssa! And we can’t wait to hear what you learn in the next 3 years.

Learn more about the Environmental Design program through our link in bio.

05/20/2026

Our social media team went colour hunting at one of the most colourful places – GradEx 111! 💛💙❤️

05/14/2026

If only GradEx tear down and clean up was this easy 🥹

Thank you to our students for the immense dedication and countless hours they poured into their exhibits. From early concepts to final installation, your hard work and creativity made this year’s GradEx truly unforgettable.

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