Could Talk
Alumni narrative campaign
Welcome to OCAD University's exclusive 2019/2020 Alumni Narrative Campaign – “If These Walls Could Talk”
Discover the diverse journeys of our alumni, showcasing innovation and artistic exploration. These narratives speak volumes about the lasting impact our alums have on the creative community. Thank you to our alums for their generous support and for being the driving force behind our rich legacy of creativity.
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List of donors
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Salvatore Amenta (AOCA, Communication & Design, 1969)
Patty Boake (AOCA, Drawing & Painting, 1952)
Ira Buhot-Perry (AOCA, Material Art & Design, 1972)
Marilyn Chapman (AOCA, Design, 1985)
Steve Choi (BFA, Drawing & Painting, 2014)
Ozzie Ciliberti (AOCA, Communication & Design, 1972)
Meghan Ciliberti (BDES, Advertising, 2010)
Dorothy De Haas (AOCA, Advertising, 1951)
Samuel Fairbairn (AOCA, Material Arts, 1971)
Louis Fishauf (AOCA, Communication & Design, 1972)
Ruth Flower-Davies (AOCA, Design, 1977)
Catherine Frisch (AOCA, Drawing & Painting, 1963)
Deborah Gaede
David Hamilton (AOCA, Experimental Arts, 1976)
Luther Holton & Lindsay Holton (MFA, Interdisciplinary Art, Media & Design, 2015)
Kwan-wah Inglis (AOCA, Fine Arts, 1982)
Yoshimi Inouye
Marie Joly (AOCA, Design, 1980)
Karen Krupa (AOCAD, Material Art & Design, 1997)
Beth Lawrence (AOCA, Design, 1987)
Richard Lush (AOCA, Fine Arts, 1958)
Marie Maitland (AOCA, Design, 1988)
Christopher Moorehead (BDES, Graphic Design, 2008)
Denise Romano (AOCA, Fine Arts/Drawing & Painting, 1988)
Heather Simmons (MA, Digital Futures, 2015)
David Thomas (AOCA, Interior Design, 1967)
Sarah Toomey (BDES, Material Art & Design, 2007)
Edward Turvey (BDES, Environmental Design, 2012) & (AOCA, Fine Arts, 1974)
Margie Wagner (AOCA, Design, 1955)
Patricia Wheeler (AOCA, Communication & Design, 1955)
Eui Yoon (BFA, Drawing & Painting, 2012)
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Donor stories
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Ira Buhot-Perry (AOCA, Material Art & Design, 1972)
My initial intention in attending OCA was to open a boutique upon graduation.
My fondest memories were learning the various new skills, solving interesting problems presented to us; sharing ideas with my like-minded peers and making new friendships.
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Karen Krupa (AOCAD, Material Art & Design, 1997)
I chose to attend OCAD because of its reputation as a great art school. IT had excellent facilities and instructors in the textile studios.
My fondest memory of my time is the month of May curing last thesis year. It was intensive and I was inspired to work as hard as I could.
Marie (Jet) Maitland (AOCA, Design, 1988)
I was accepted into OCA at age 44, An immigrant from the Netherlands to Toronto. My fondest memory is travelling with Ted Mallman: Japan – Paris- Como. What I learned at OCA and still use today is to look critically at the world and to make creative use of colours, thanks to Renate.
Edward Turvey (BDES, Environmental Design, 2012) & (AOCA, Fine Art, 1974)
Visual ambition brought me to THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF ART in 1969. The early 1970's thrust the Cybernetic Ascot years upon us: no courses and teachers. It became a time of self reliance. All shops were open to all for learning & discovery.
Patricia Wheeler (AOCA, Communication & Design, 1955)
I am from London Ontario. I Studied Art at Alma College St. Thomas, fine art and H. B. Beal Cl. London special Art and decided to transfer into 2nd year at OCA. My fondest memory of my time at OCA is meeting my husband, and lifelong friends, (most gone now).
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