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Rosalie and Isadore Sharp are OCAD U’s largest donors to date. Their generosity has reshaped the OCAD U campus, prominently establishing the Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design and the Rosalie Sharp Pavilion.

Catherine (Kiki) Delaney, alongside her husband Ian and the Delaney Family Foundation, has been instrumental in propelling OCAD U forward through significant philanthropic gifts totalling $5 million. 

Lady Elizabeth (Pixie) Mudge Massey Shaw, a cherished alum of the Ontario College of Art (OCA, now OCAD University), has made a lasting impact both as an artist

George and Martha Butterfield have generously donated over $1.1 million to OCAD U. Their recent gift played a pivotal role in kicking off the Butterfield Park Revitalization campaign.

Avalon Mott (she/her) is a curator, photographer and arts administrator from Vancouver now proudly calling Toronto home. After obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in 2013, Avalon continued her academic journey at OCAD University, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in the Criticism & Curatorial Practice program in 2023. Today, Avalon works as the Director of Xpace Cultural Centre and is a contributing member of the plumb artist collective. 

OCAD U employees gathered at Onsite Gallery on October 22 to recognize the recipients of the Employee Excellence Awards and to celebrate the long service and commitment by several employees – all from the non-teaching staff. 

The OCAD University community mourns the passing of Michael Christian de Pencier who was actively engaged with the University when it was known as the Ontario C

ArtWorksTO Team (from left to right): Andrew Suri; OCAD U Manager, Continuing Studies Lindsay Maynard; Laura Metcalfe, Inés Aguileta, Angie Aranda and Anna Suzu

Photo above (from left to right): Ahmad El Sarraff, founder of A77 Inc., arts/cultural sector expert Sagan MacIsaac and Tiah Khuu, a partner and creative direct

Ada Slaight and the Slaight Family Foundation have donations totalling nearly $3.75 million. The contributions have provided vital financial aid to students and supported transformative projects. 

RBC's renewed commitment of $1 million to OCAD University is a demonstration of its dedication to empowering the next generation of creative professionals with skills for a thriving future. This generous contribution further enhances the RBC Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers (RBC CEAD) and the RBC Continuing Studies Professional Skills Fund, both critical in equipping students and alumni with the skills and opportunities to succeed in the creative economy.

Riparia projection installation by Emilija Škarnulytė at Canada Malting Silos.

Photo above: An improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system was installed in the Plastics Studio, shown above, which is now enhancing the e

OCAD University graduate Keshia Godin is using her extensive knowledge and skills in inclusive design to create a more accessible experience for people who shop

OCAD U Professor Dr.

"Riparia" will transform the Canada Malting Silos into an aquatic temple with two mythical goddesses, made and performed by Lithuanian-born artist and filmmaker

Many OCAD University faculty and alums are taking part in the Toronto Biennial of Art, which opened on September 21 and runs until December 1. Every two ye

The second annual Global Design and Artchives exhibition at OCAD University is showcasing work by students who participated in international courses held e

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Ellie White as the recipient of the 2024 Hullmark 1071 King West T

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers is excited to announce Tiffany Chin and Sara Shoghi as the recipients of the 2024 Hu

Driving sustainability forward is a key priority at OCAD University.That is why the University is launching the new lab—the OCAD U Sustainable Colour Lab (SCL).

The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) returns from September 19 to 29, 2024 at the Harbourfront Centre.

The First Self-Portrait DRPT Student Group Exhibition showcases the impressive variety, talent, and insight of OCAD U's first-year Drawing and Painting stu

Partnership with Consulate General of France to showcaseVR exhibition of groundbreaking works from Cannes For the second year in a row, OCAD University is

Photo caption: Ocular Occurrences photograph by Dr. Pam Patterson.

Futures Worldbuilding: Digital Literacy for Creativity, a workshop held on August 20 at the MUTEK Forum in Montreal, gave participants an immersive two-hour exp