Faculty of Art - Critique Club
Faculty of Art - Critique Club

Faculty of Art
Critique Club
The student-organized club creates a space where students are invited to learn how to engage in critical dialogue, make relationships with their peers, and discuss critique feedback. Guest alums will assist with the critique and share their perspectives.
- Thursday, March 27, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- MCA 330, 100 McCaul St, 3rd floor
- Drop in for all FoA students
- Stay in touch on Instagram
Guest Speaker
Abby Kettner
Abby Kettner (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist and arts-administrator based in Toronto. Kettner graduated with a BFA in Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies from OCAD University, and her artistic practice continues to evolve as she explores concepts of memory and loss through her unique visual language.
Interested in collaboration and community art projects, Kettner works with the Carrier Bag Collective to develop accessible workshops for artists. Recent exhibitions include The Grotto at Xpace Cultural Centre, and Falsework at Niagara Artists Centre.
What is the Faculty of Art Critique Club?
The Critique Club is a student-organized activity that provides a platform for critical dialogue, conceptual development, technique sharing, and networking. We welcome students from all programs and levels of the Faculty of Art to participate in this activity. During the club, participants are encouraged to present finished work or work in progress for feedback and open-minded conversation.
What kinds of critiques can I expect?
The Critique Club is focused on students' conceptual development and, accordingly, we emphasize examining each work of art in its totality rather than as a collection of formal details. We are chiefly interested in improving each other's artistic thinking, though critique focus may vary from student to student and can include feedback on technique.
Who can attend the Critique Club?
The Critique Club is open to all students in the Faculty of Art.
What if I don't have any work to show?
You don't need to present finished work; if you would like feedback about a work in progress or an unrealized project, we would be happy to accommodate you. If you would simply like to experience the format of a student-run critique, you are welcome as well.
Do I need to bring anything for installation?
Student organizers shall have a tool kit for support, however, participants are responsible for their own hardware and installation.
OCAD Tool Loan
Questions? Contact: callumdg@ocadu.ca
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