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🌾Flax and Furious — join us March 26 at OCAD U! Profs Jennifer Green & Shannon Gerard discuss sustainable fibre, seed saving, and climate action. 6:30 PM, MCA 190. Free!

The OCAD U Gala returns May 27. Toronto’s leaders in art, design, business and philanthropy gather to celebrate bold ideas and the next generation of creative talent, with proceeds supporting student bursaries. Tables are now being reserved. Details: ocadu.ca/gala

Creating a buzz on Toronto’s University Ave! OCAD U Associate Prof. Nick Puckett’s AI-driven light installation transforms everyday office lighting into a playful public interaction at Haworth Canada (55 University Ave). Until March 10, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4qNFFNH

We look forward to continuing to work together to amplify the impact of the creative sector and ensure arts and culture remain central to Canada’s innovation agenda.

Great to have our local Member of Parliament Chi Nguyen @RunChiNguyenRun stop by the President’s Office to discuss the critical role that art, design, and culture play as a strategic advantage for Canada.

We look forward to reviewing the details of today’s announcement and working together to understand what it means for our institution and students.

As Ontario’s only university exclusively dedicated to art, design, and digital media, these new investments will help OCAD U directly advance the province’s priorities in innovation, IP generation, digital industries, health design, and advanced manufacturing.

OCAD University very much welcomes today’s announcement by Minister @nolanmquinn and Minister @PBethlenfalvy of significant new investments into Ontario’s post-secondary sector.

Congrats to OCAD U grads at Designlines’ Best in Design Awards 2026 👏 🏆ON3 at Holt Renfrew (Shop/Showroom Winner) by Paolo Ferrari (Environmental Design). 🏆Tower Hill House (Emerging Talent Winner) by Marisa Maggs (Environmental Design).

Artist Talk 🎤 Join A.S.M. Kobayashi for a talk full of humour, sound & found narratives – spanning video, performance & documentary installation. 🗓 Wed, Feb 25 | 12 PM 📍 MCC 525, 113 McCaul St Open to OCAD U community Learn more: ocadu.ca/events-and-exh…

A new #AI tool developed by #OCADU alum Aaditya Vaze and his partner Patrick Burton, is helping make online video more inclusive for people who are blind or who have low vision. Learn more: bit.ly/4aqmLrg

#OCADU acknowledges the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians with exhibitions and initiatives during Black History Month. Check out these events: bit.ly/4rjOLlW #BHM2026

OCAD U’s Winter Design Festival is on 🎉 A celebration of creativity + innovation across design, with panels, presentations & community connection. This winter spotlights Environmental Design, Industrial Design & Material Art and Design. Events + details: ocadu.ca/news/winter-de…

OCAD U will be open tomorrow (Jan. 27). All scheduled classes and activities are being held. All buildings, studios, labs and Library are open.

❄️⚠️CAMPUS CLOSURE⚠️❄️ OCAD U is closed on Mon., Jan. 26, including all buildings, studios, labs & Library. All in-person classes & activities cancelled. Any scheduled online classes will be held. More details: ocadu.ca/news/mon-jan-2…

OCAD U students showcase animated projection at Mons en Lumières festival, collaboration with peers at Arts2. Initiative is supported by @ONgov @ontarioartscouncil @ONFrancophone & @WalBru_QCCA bit.ly/49SLkwI

New immersive interactive art showcase @TourCNTower features work by OCAD U Associate Prof Philippe Blanchard & alums Enna Kim (“In Full Bloom,” shown here) and Curtia Wright. bit.ly/4qupVzR

OCAD U students arrive in Belgium for Mons en Lumières festival to showcase a collaboration with their peers at ARTS2. This initiative is supported by @ONgov @ontarioartscouncil @ONFrancophone & @WalBru_QCCA bit.ly/49SLkwI

What does human-centred design look like in dementia care? OCAD U students teamed up with Baycrest to work directly with older adults, designing products to enhance daily experiences through real-world research. Read more: ocadu.ca/news/industria…

OCAD U is open on Friday, Jan. 16. All scheduled classes and activities will be held. All buildings, studios, labs & Library will be open, as per hours of operation. bit.ly/4qx6c2M