Events

OCAD University’s 112th Annual Graduate Exhibition, Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, takes place May 5 to 9, 2027, featuring the work of more than 800 emerging artists and designers.

See some of the most iconic work by OCAD U alumni and past faculty over the past 150 years. 

First week of March 2027 at OCAD University

Join exhibition guest curator Alysa Procida for an in-depth curatorial tour of Michael Massie | now and then

Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 

Join exhibition curator Lisa Deanne Smith for an in-depth curatorial tour of Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird—A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings 

Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 

Discover the art of beadwork in our engaging Bracelet Making Workshop facilitated by Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird—A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings exhibition artist Rebecca Baird.

Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 

Don't miss this exclusive Artist/Curator Talk with acclaimed artist Michael Massie and guest curator Alysa Procida.

A three-day Art festival curated by James Olley and Amy Swartz marking OCAD University's 150-year legacy through performance, participation, and expanded approaches to drawing. 

Join us for an engaging conversation and exhibition tour with artists Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird, alongside exhibition curator Lisa Deanne Smith, as they explore the stories, creative processes, and lived experiences behind Returning to Ourselves.

Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 

OCAD U students, faculty, staff and alumni – join us for a kick-off to our 150th anniversary year. 

Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 

Discover the art of beadwork in our engaging Beaded Rosette Workshop facilitated by Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird—A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings exhibition artist Rebecca Baird.

Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 

Are you considering graduate-level studies? Join us on October 8th for the annual Art & Design Graduate School Fair at OCAD University to meet with representatives from top art & design universities, including OCAD University, to learn more about MFA, MDes, MA, and PhD programs throughout Canada or internationally.

SILO NIGHTS, curated by OCAD U, culminates with a Nuit Blanche grand finale on Oct. 3, in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Canada and the Global Centre for Climate Action at OCAD U. 

OCAD University is participating in the all-night celebration of contemporary art, Nuit Blanche Toronto, with two events on campus and one off campus. 

Join Alumni Relations for a morning of life drawing on campus. 

SILO NIGHTS at Public Pier is curated by OCAD University as part of the Public Pier, presented by The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University, and Waterfront BIA. On October 2, SILO NIGHTS features the Toronto premiere of "Carnet de voyage d'une particule/Travel Diary of a Particle," projected on the Canada Malting Silos.

Join Alumni Relations for an evening of life drawing on campus. 

Iranian filmmaker and OCAD U's first Fellow screens and discusses her award-winning short films and new documentary project!

OCAD University Senate Meeting