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What's going on at OCAD U

Latest news

Award-winning animator visits OCAD U

Michael Hirsch joins President Ana Serrano for a conversation about the history and future of Canada’s animation industry.

December 19, 2024

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

Associate Professor Julius Poncelet Manapul wins GOG award

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

December 5, 2024

Lanita Layton re-elected Board chair

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

December 5, 2024

DXC25 presents bestselling author Timothy Snyder

Snyder discusses On Freedom on April 4. 2025 at a talk co-hosted by the DemocracyXChange Summit and Toronto Public Library.

December 4, 2024

Events and exhibitions happening at OCAD U

Maureen Gruben | Up Front: Inuit Public Art at Onsite Gallery

Sep 01, 2024 10:00AM - Dec 31, 2024 05:00PM

Onsite Gallery (RHD)

The Inuit Art Foundation and Onsite Gallery present Up Front: Inuit Public Art at Onsite Gallery, a series of commissioned digital murals by Inuit artists.

Exhibition

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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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