Generously supported by the Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation, the Global Experience Project (GEP) was piloted in 2017 as a unique initiative designed to build Canada’s prominence in global communities of art and culture. Through this program, selected OCAD U students are given the opportunity to engage with world-renowned artists and earn academic credit while taking part in international learning experiences.

The Project was made possible by a $500,000 gift from the Jack Weinbaum Family Foundation, a years-long supporter of OCAD U, funding events like the GEP, GradEx and the Nomadic Resident Program.

Jack Weinbaum Foundation

Global Experience Project at OCAD U, 2017

Isaac Julien

Five OCAD U students attended events relating to Isaac’s work including his Images Festival screening. Students also had behind-the-scenes access to the installation of Isaac's show at the ROM and got to visit Isaac’s studio in London, UK.

Global Experience Project at OCAD U, 2018

Maria Thereza Alves

The GEP Committee has selected Esery Mondesir's project for this year's Core GEP Residency. Esery is a faculty member and project lead, who will be working with artist Christopher Cozier at Alice Yard in Trinidad, which includes a student travel opportunity and artist residency in Toronto, ON.

 

 

Global Experience Project at OCAD U, 2023-24

The GEP Committee has selected Esery Mondesir's project for this year's Core GEP Residency. Esery is a faculty member and project lead, who will be working with artist Christopher Cozier at Alice Yard in Trinidad, which includes a student travel opportunity and artist residency in Toronto, ON.