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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.

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-exh…

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

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

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-le…

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-an…

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/exhibitio…

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…

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-pr…

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)

🗣️ OCAD U ALUMS! We want to hear from you 📣 Soon we’ll be celebrating 150 years and looking back at the moments that made OCAD U what it is. Help us take a walk down memory lane! Share your story here: ocaduniversity.limesurvey.net/291852

The wait is over! 🎉 GradEx 111 opens tonight at 6:15pm with a party in Butterfield Park and graduate work filling every corner of 100 + 115 McCaul St. Best of all, it’s free and open to everyone! Plan your #GradEx111 visit at ocadu.ca/gradex

We're 1 day away from Toronto's largest FREE art and design exhibition – GradEx 111! 🎉 You'll have 5 days to explore the next generation of artists and designers. Plan your visit at ocadu.ca/gradex

The OCAD U Gala After Party is where you’ll want to be. Live DJ set by Fly Lady Di. Striking visuals across the space. Late-night cocktails + desserts. Tickets are limited: ocadu.ca/afterparty

Congratulations to two OCAD U alums winning 2026 Toronto Arts Awards! 🎉 Pixel Heller took the Che Kothari Artist & Instigator Award and Vladimir Kanic won the Breakthrough Artist Award.

Congratulations to OCAD U alums Matthew Custode on winning Gold in the Film Category & to Posie Small on winning Bronze in the Digital Category for the 2026 Young Lions Canada Competition. The 2026 winning work: globeandmailyounglions.ca/2026-winners/ Announcement: globemediagroup.ca/the-globe-and-…

Canada's 7th annual @dxcsummit was one for the books! Bringing hundreds together to strengthen democracy through dialogue and action. In a year that tested institutions, you showed what's possible. Thank you for making #DXC26 one to remember. Learn more: democracyxchange.org

It’s the final day of @dxcsummit 2026! The day begins with a conversation featuring Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu @DAcemogluMIT with What Happened to Liberal Democracy? Followed by more discussions offering fresh perspectives. More at democracyexchange.org. #DXC26

It's opening night for @dxcsummit at OCAD U's Waterfront campus! 🎉 Canada's 7th annual democracy summit is here. Let's get to work with three days of bold ideas, powerful voices, and creative action. Learn more: democracyxchange.org #DXC26

FREE tonight in Toronto 🎬 Award-winning Canadian animation – paint on glass, stop motion, hand-painted & experimental. With Academy Award® winner Chris Lavis + actor Colm Feore for Q&A. Wed Apr 15 | 6:30 PM | Scotiabank Theatre Cinema 7 🎟 canfilmday.ca