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Art prof works with Mount Sinai Hospital on groundbreaking surgical training

Professor Francis LeBouthillier creates medical simulation models for groundbreaking surgical training at Mount Sinai Hospital.

January 14, 2025

Award-winning animator visits OCAD U

On Jan. 14, join Michael Hirsch joins OCAD U President Ana Serrano for a conversation about the history and future of Canada’s animation industry.

January 8, 2025

Experimental Animation students shine in Light Up the Dark

The collaboration with Aga Khan Museum showcases animated and stop-motion projections by students and alums.

December 13, 2024

Professor Emerit Barbara Astman wins Governor General’s Award

Image credit: Canada Council for the ArtsOCAD University congratulates Professor Emerit Barbara Astman, who has won a 2024 Governor General’s Award in Visu

December 9, 2024

Lanita Layton re-elected Board chair

Gail Lee re-elected first vice-chair, Hillary Marshall elected as second vice-chair.

December 5, 2024

Associate Professor Julius Poncelet Manapul wins GOG award

Manapul joins Onsite Gallery in winning awards from Galeries Ontario/Ontario Galleries (GOG).

December 5, 2024

Events and exhibitions happening at OCAD U

Stones Across Cultures: A Sustainable Art Exchange and Ceramic Workshop Series

Dec 11, 2024 09:00AM - Jan 15, 2025 09:00AM

Online-Only

The International Programs & Collaborations Office (IPCO) at OCAD U is excited to present Stones Across Cultures, a unique intercultural and sustainability-focused workshop as part of our Global Studio Series

Event

Ocular Occurrences

Sep 16, 2024 09:00AM - Jan 31, 2025 05:00PM

Off Campus

Curated by Lauchlin MacQuarrie, with artist Dr.

Event

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CommunityStreets-a Youth lens on the future of urban housing

Feb 01, 2025 04:00PM - Feb 01, 2025 06:00PM

49 McCaul St. (MCG)

CommunityStreets at DesignTO 2025 is a panel discussion/open mic bringing together civic leaders, Youth community activists, and design and economic thinkers at OCAD University to explore a Yout

Event

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New exhibition, constant : uncertainty, opens Jan. 20

Jan 20, 2025 09:00AM - Apr 13, 2025 06:00PM

113Research Project Gallery

A new exhibition at OCAD University by nancy viva davis halifax reveals the refuge found, from disability loss, grief, indifference and cruelty, in a supportive human\animal relationship.

Event

Inuit Public Art at Onsite Gallery

Jan 22, 2025 12:00AM - Apr 30, 2025 11:59PM

Onsite Gallery (RHD)

In partnership with the Inuit Art Foundation, Onsite Gallery presents Up Front, a series of commissioned digital murals by Inuit artists.

Exhibition

Presence in a past or an undetermined future. Delaney Family Emerging Curator’s Prize

Jan 22, 2025 05:00PM - May 17, 2025 05:00PM

Onsite Gallery (RHD)

Presence in a past or an undetermined future is a two-person exhibition featuring Nabil Azab and Shannon Garden-Smith

Exhibition

Fortitude/Fragile

Jan 22, 2025 05:00PM - May 17, 2025 05:00PM

Onsite Gallery (RHD)

The artworks in Fortitude/Fragile  advocate for change and understanding, accentuating the strength of human spirit and the efficacy of decisive actions.

Exhibition