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Registration is now open for a week-long in-studio program for ages 12–14, in collaboration with Blank Canvases.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Aashna Pujara and Charlotte “Char” Carbone as the recipients of the Contemporary Textile Studio Co-op 2025 Residency Career Launchers!

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Brunna Fanticelli, Ezra Humphreys, James Rose and Shamika Pierre as the recipients of the 2025 401 Richmond Illustration Studio Career Launchers!

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Kali Mitres as the recipient of the Ignite Gallery 2025 Call for Curators Career Launchers!

The closure is to allow OCAD U to prepare for its inaugural gala takingplace that evening.

In May 2025, OCAD University’s International Programs & Collaborations team traveled to Expo 2025 Osaka to showcase the Stones Across Cultures collaboration with Joshibi University. Represented by Jennie Suddick and Jasmine Cardenas, they participated in public programming at the Jellyfish Pavilion, engaging hundreds of visitors in natural pigment-based art activities. The trip included a special ceremony at the Canada Pavilion celebrating the partnership between Toronto and Sagamihara, and visits to partner institutions including Osaka Institute of Technology. The experience deepened cross-cultural connections, highlighted sustainable creativity on a global stage, and set the stage for future international collaborations in art and design.

Convocation celebrates more than 1,000 graduands.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Jenelle Smith and Kathleen Foran-Spragge as the recipients of the 2025 Critical Distance Centre for Curators, Public Art Billboard and Exhibition Essay Career Launcher!

Jenelle's work will be on display at 180 Shaw Street in August/September 2025 and will be accompanied by an essay written by Kathleen which will soon be available to read on criticaldistance.ca

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Markhan Hussain as the recipient of the 2025 DesignTO Programs Assistant Career Launchers!

Over 42,000 guests attended GradEx 110 to support emerging creative talent.

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS goes out to this year’s Fourth Year Award winners!!

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Jessica Patel as the recipient of the 2025 wonderMakr Jr. Creative Technologist Career Launchers!

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Aashna Pujara as the primary, and Amy Noseworthy as the secondary recipient of the Open Studio 2025 Printmaking Residency Career Launchers!

Work by the 16 medallists is being showcased at GradEx 110, May 7 to 11.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Anna Trần as the recipient of the 2025 Art Toronto Intern, Public Spaces Designer Career Launchers! 

Meet Canada’s next art and design leaders in fine art, industrial design, animation, jewelry, video games and more.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Victoria Monaco as the recipient of the 2025 Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) Residency Career Launchers and Jada-Le Daley as the runner-up for this opportunity. 

Among those recognized was Associate Professor Sylvia Whitton, who is retiring after 40 years.

Onsite Gallery’s executive director and curator of Indigenous art recognized for cultural leadership

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the recipient of the 2025 Toronto Outdoor Art Fair Call for Artists & Makers Career Launchers!

Buildings at 49, 51 and 113 McCaul St. and 122 St. Patrick St. will be closed due to planned power outage.

Alum and industrial designer was celebrated for designing the Gazelle chair.

On April 28, Ryan Gander discusses his artistic practice and shares insights on working with students.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Alex Hall as the recipient of the 2025 Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography Micro-residency Career Launchers and Zed Sheikh as the runner-up for this opportunity.

Neighbours of the Lake was a hands-on workshop exploring urban transformation through social design and cultural research. Led by Meichen Waxer in collaboration with Waterfront Toronto and Mexico City's Culturans, it offered students an interdisciplinary, experiential learning opportunity to engage with the Port Lands project and envision inclusive, sustainable, community-driven city building.

Students and alums are helping to make learning more engaging for young readers.

Assistant Professor Julius Manapul shares insights on being resilient in an ever-changing art world.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Firouzeh Saremi Far and Haley Meyer as the recipients of the 2025 Akin Studios Career Launchers!

GradEx110 takes place from May 7 to 11 at OCAD U

Memorandum of understanding strengthens collaboration between the two post-secondary institutions. 

The April 16 event is organized in collaboration with the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

Onsite Gallery’s Executive Director and Curator, Indigenous Art, Ryan Rice is among the finalists for the Toronto Arts Foundation awards.

OCAD U Associate Professor Suzanne Stein is co-facilitating a futures world-building workshop at the global gathering, Classical:NEXT.

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) is thrilled to award over $25,000 in support OCAD University’s creative entrepreneurs through the 2025 Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs. Now in its fifth year, the Seed Fund is an essential opportunity for emerging creative entrepreneurs to access vital early support for their business ideas. More than 50 entities applied this year, engaging in a rigorous validation and review process. 

DemocracyXChange, co-presented by OCAD U, the Dais at TMU and the Open Democracy Project, takes place April 3 to 5. 

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Caro Simon as the recipient of the 2025 Artist Project Call for Artists Career Launchers!