This is an in-person social gathering for all current OCADU students and alumni, or individuals who are taking courses with OCADU's School of Continuing Studies who have a small business or would like to start one. This gathering is an opportunity to connect (or re-connect!) and encourage each other on our progress as small businesses and share tips and tricks - alongside some trading fun!
Building off the event "Nurturing Your Relationship with Money as an Artist", this peer-supported workshop will introduce you to different possible revenue streams for creatives, reflecting on your own practice, and how to determine which ones would be best suited for you.
Spill the Tea is a series that aims to bridge the gap between emerging artists and established professionals. We bring together three guest speakers from a variety of different stages of their practice to hold a casual conversation to share advice and experiences.
The exhibition features artists Anam Liaqat, Isaac King, Julie Gladstone, Stephen Severn, Vriddhi Chaudry, and Stephanie Singh. We are recent graduates of OCAD U's Interdisciplinary MFA program, presenting new works of photography, sculpture, textiles, printmaking and animation.
Come and wrap up Pride month with a screening of the 2019 documentary Wig.
Ascension is a new abstracted series of collage work. The imagery explores the idea of the feminine returning to equity within our societal structures and our psychic spaces.
Head down to the Stackt market at Bathurst St/Front St for an Artist Talk and see student work under creation as part of the queeratorial project. Join us afterwards for a complementary paleta from Mexican dessert shop Hielito Bits!
The Art of Celebration: Black Culture and Creativity
Opening Night: Wednesday, June 14th, 6 PM
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Alan Toff lecture:
Generational Echoes presented by Emma Nishimura
Happy Pride Month! Graduate Studies will be hosting a series of events throughout the month of June to celebrate Pride and come together as a community.
Spill the Tea is a series that aims to bridge the gap between emerging artists and established professionals. We bring together three guest speakers from a variety of different stages of their practice to hold a casual conversation to share advice and experiences.
The Cultural Community Expo brings together the people and places that make up Toronto’s art and cultural sector to prepare Faculty of Art students for building a career in the arts after graduation.
Celebrate our collective pride, build awareness and create 2SLGBTQ+ affirming energy!
Upcycle some OCAD U merch to show your pride and celebrate your community. In collaboration with the #DisplayYourPride project!
This workshop, led by Vicky auf der Mauer is specifically designed to support artists in understanding and healing their relationship with money intertwined with Indigenous Teachings and Worldview, empowering them to embrace their financial well-being while pursuing their artistic passions.
Spill the Tea is a series that aims to bridge the gap between emerging artists and established professionals. We bring together three guest speakers from a variety of different stages of their practice to hold a casual conversation to share advice and experiences.
The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of the Contemporary Textile Studio Artist Residency Career Launcher for students or recent grads (2022, 2023).
Support a nominee on OCAD U's 2022-23 Teaching Awards Shortlist. Submit a letter of support by June 4th, 2023.
We are excited to present the opening reception of “Refiguring” curated by 2022 Clark Centre for the Arts Career Launcher recipient Anqi Li.
Anqi's curatorial project will premiere at the Clark Centre for the Arts on June 3rd with artists Ali Sheikh, Sierra da Silva-Canadie, Tizzi Tan, and Zim Yu.
The Indigenous Visual Culture Program at OCAD University is celebrating our 10th anniversary with a colloquium on the theme Visiting and Visitations, showcasing the innovative research and artistic practices of the Indigenous Visual Culture community. The colloquium will take place on October 4th, 2023 (9am - 6pm ET) at 100 McCaul St.
Submission close May 31, 2023, 11:59 pm ET
Andrew Rucklidge's Weather Futures marks the 20th anniversary of his Toronto exhibition Weatherbroker.
This peer-supported workshop will walk you through creating a plan to integrate your practice into your day to day based on your short and/or long term goals.
The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) is excited to announce the return of the Parks Canada Career Launcher for technically savvy students with photography and videography skills. Students are invited to apply for this opportunity. A successful applicant will be employed at Rouge National Urban Park, the first of its kind in Canada.
In this workshop artist Alize Zorlutuna will be offering guidance around identifying central elements in your creative practice along with strategies for project management, and organizing your time to stay aligned with your goals.
Reception and artist talk on February 7, 6pm-8pm
Onsite Gallery presents more-than-human curated by artist/researcher Jane Tingley from York University
Join us for a slow paced, sensory-based guided walk that connects you with the healing power of the natural world.
The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce the return of the Akin Career Launcher for Drawing & Painting, Integrated Media, Indigenous Visual Studies, Cross Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies, and Sculpture & Installation students in their graduating term.
Onsite Gallery presents more-than-human Artists' Talk Panel Discussion Part 2 in-person and online panel on Saturday, April 29