GradEx 109:
Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition
Event
Public
OCAD University’s 109th Annual Graduate Exhibition, Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, takes place May 1 to 5, 2024, featuring the work of more than 800 emerging artists and designers.
100 McCaul Street
6:00-5:00pm
Event
Public
100 McCaul Street
6:00-5:00pm
Event
Public
Don’t miss GradEx 109, OCAD University’s 109th Annual Graduate Exhibition – Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition from May 1 to 5, 2024. Be inspired by the work of more than 800 emerging artists and designers at OCAD U’s 100 McCaul St. location.
The event features displays from graduating students in every discipline, sales of student work, an alumni lounge and a special exhibition of medal-winning student work in the Great Hall. A supplemental online exhibition will also launch on May 1.
On Friday, May 3 from 12 to 5 p.m., the TIFF Lightbox Gallery at 350 King St. W., will be converted into a screening lounge where the public can watch short films by graduating students in the Experimental Animation program.
Visitors will also get an introduction to the Fineline.art marketplace, a collaboration between OCAD U and the Fineline Co-operative, from May 2 to 5 in the auditorium at 100 McCaul St. This new art marketplace offers meaningful art for purposeful homes and accelerates OCAD U alum art businesses.
Wednesday, May 1
Opening Night Celebration in Butterfield Park/The Auditorium (Room 190) featuring a bar, DJ, food truck and art installations. Exhibition and celebration open to the public 6 to 11 p.m.
Thursday, May 2
Exhibition open to the public 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, May 3
Exhibition open to the public 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday May 4
Exhibition open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 5
Exhibition open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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OCAD U acknowledges partial funding from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Experience Ontario grant program.
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