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OCAD U's Open House is one month away!
🗓️ Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 11am to 3pm
Learn more and RSVP: admissions.ocadu.ca/visit/op…
ALT Mostly red poster image with teal OPEN at the top and HOUSE at the bottom. Image of the Sharp Centre on the left. Detail text reads "Speak with faculty. Meet with students. Experience our studios. See demos. October 24. 11am to 3pm. 100 McCaul St. Toronto"
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Sept. 25, Canadian premiere of “Breathe” by Faisal Anwar at SILO NIGHTS, curated by OCAD University, at Public Pier. Presented in partnership with The Blackwood Gallery, University of Toronto Mississauga. tinyurl.com/bdfy8zjp
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Special thanks to Goethe-Institut Toronto. Public Pier created in collaboration between @thebentway, @HarbourfrontTO, OCAD U and @WaterfrontBIA; @TOPortAuthority as lead sponsor.
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How is AI changing creative industries?
Join @OCAD's Ana Serrano and Queen One Studios' Ryan Patterson for a discussion on what AI makes possible, and the challenges and risks it poses.
📅Wed, Oct 7 | 6-8 pm
📍North York Central Library
🎟️ow.ly/zxVc50ZMnnS
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Join us Wed. Sept. 23, 1 to 2:30 pm, for Behind the Bricks: In conversation with Rick Hill Sr. who talks about the book, Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute, the story of Canada’s first and longest-running residential school.
tinyurl.com/3sm6ehs4
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A new school year is underway at OCAD University! 🎉 We’re welcoming a new generation of artists, designers and creative thinkers, and welcoming back the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make our community what it is. Here’s to a year of new ideas!
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OCAD University presents Canada’s Pavilion at the 2026 Gwangju Biennale.
Skennen'kó:wa ken? (Do You Carry Great Peace?) brings together artists Hannah C., Melissa G. and Shelley N., three OCAD U graduates, centred on the philosophy of peace.
Read more: ocadu.ca/news/ocad-universit…
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Starting Sept. 18, Marina Quay West becomes Public Pier, a temporary waterfront destination with free day-to-night experiences over three weekends, including Silo Nights, a projection program on the Canada Malting Silos.
Read more: ocadu.ca/news/public-pier-te…
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Pagkakaisa, a new exhibition bringing together Filipino-Canadian OCAD U alums and more artists, explores community, shared identity and cultural connection through contemporary art.
On view at Toronto City Hall Aug. 17–20
ocadu.ca/news/filipino-canad…
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Congratulations to #OCADU President Ana Serrano on receiving the Golden Balangay Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture!
The award recognizes her contributions to the promotion and understanding of Filipino arts and culture in the community.
Learn more: goldenbalangayawards.com/
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OCAD U representing Canada at Gwangju Biennale with Kanien’kehá:ka-led exhibition, Skennen'kó:wa ken? (Do You Carry Great Peace?), works by alums Shelley Niro, Melissa General & Hannah Claus, curated by Ryan Rice, Onsite Gallery. ocadu.ca/events-and-exhibiti…
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OCAD U presents Skennen'kó:wa ken? (Do You Carry Great Peace?), 2026 Gwangju Biennale. Exhibition generously sponsored by David Binet; supported by OCAD U, @ONSITEatOCADU, Canadian Embassy in Seoul, and in collaboration the Lee KangHa Art Museum in Gwangju.
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FIVARS (Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Reality Stories) returns to Toronto until June 19, 2026, As Canada’s original festival dedicated to immersive storytelling, FIVARS showcases boundary-pushing formats. Learn more + get your ticket: fivars.net/
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VRTO Spatial Media World Conference returns June 24 to 26, 2026, at 100 McCaul St. to celebrate the creative and cultural potential of immersive technologies. Learn more and get you tickets: conference.virtualreality.to…
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OCAD U joins with @TorontoMet, @GBPolytech, @NeighbourhdGrp, @PQWCHC to launch new initiative supporting student health & well-being, funded by @ONtrainandstudy ocadu.ca/news/ocad-u-leads-n…
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Four extraordinary voices in arts and culture will receive honorary doctorates at OCAD University’s 2026 Convocation: Rita Davies, Joshua Greer, Tanya Talaga, and Ash K. Prakash.
Learn more: ocadu.ca/news/ocad-u-announc…
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Jel Suarez: A bouquet of flowers must be held is now open at Onsite Gallery!
The exhibition by Filipino artist and Ateneo Art Award 2025 recipient Jel Suarez launched June 10 with 120+ community members in attendance.
Read more: ocadu.ca/news/exhibition-ate…
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Alumni installations, immersive projections and a packed After Party helped make the second annual #OCADUGala a record-breaking success.
Together, more than 300 guests helped raise $420,000 in support of student bursaries!
Read more 👉 ocadu.ca/news/night-art-desi…
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Congratulations to OCAD U President Ana Serrano on receiving 2026 Fire Horse Award from Reel Asian in recognition of her contribution to film and media arts 🎉 Read more: ocadu.ca/news/ocad-u-preside…
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OCAD University was buzzing! ✨🖼️
The second annual Gala and After Party brought together alumni installations, a live auction, and a community supporting students. Every dollar raised goes toward student bursaries.
Gallery + recap next week. (📸: George Pimentel Photography)
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