Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition returns

Be inspired at Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, GradEx110! Explore the creative work of more than 800 emerging artists and designers at OCAD University, May 7 to 11, 2025 at 100 McCaul St.

The annual exhibition features the work of 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 7.

Highlights

• Opening Night Celebration features a bar, DJ, food truck and art installations. Exhibition and celebration open to the public, May 7, 6 to 11 p.m., Butterfield Park (adjacent to 100 McCaul) and in the auditorium.
• Drop-in drawing workshop facilitated by Continuing Studies instructor Heather Gentleman. Participants will work from a still life using pencil on newsprint, exploring shade, light, composition, and more! May 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Great Hall, 100 McCaul St.
• Buy or commission original art: buy or commission original art quickly and easily at a number of student sales areas.
• Alumni marketplace: Explore unique art and design from OCAD U alumni at the Alumni Marketplace. Shop original artwork and handmade goods while supporting artists and designers.

Schedule:

Wednesday, May 7
Opening Night Celebration: 6 to 11 p.m.

Thursday, May 8
Exhibition open to the public 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, May 9
Exhibition open to the public 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday May 10
Exhibition open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 11
Exhibition open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.