Nuit Blanche Toronto and the Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce Crutch CAC as the recipient of the 2019 Independent Project Career Launcher.
Secretary of Cabinet visits OCAD U
Friday, June 2, 2017
Steve Orsini in the Visual Analytics Lab, photo by Martin Iskander
On Friday, June 2, OCAD University hosted Steve Orsini, Ontario’s Secretary of the Cabinet, Head of the Public Service and Clerk of the Executive Council.
During the visit, OCAD University senior administrators, faculty and staff heard about Mr. Orsini’s efforts to transform the Ontario Public Service (OPS), including through digital and open government.
President Sara Diamond highlighted the specialized and unique art, design and research produced by OCAD U students and faculty, and its alignment with the Government of Ontario’s priorities.
Several researchers and lab directors, including Jutta Treviranus, Dr. Nabil Harfoush, Dr. Greg Singer and Dr. Ana Jofre presented their work, demonstrating OCAD U’s leadership in creativity and innovation, with expertise in the areas of design, visual analytics, strategic foresight and innovation and inclusive design.
The tour concluded with a visit to the Imagination Catalyst, OCAD University’s business incubator.
Dr. Nabil Harfoush with Steve Orsini, photo by Martin Iskander
A visit to the Imagination Catalyst, photo by Martin Iskander
Imagination Catalyst, photo by Martin Iskander
In the lead up to the upcoming 2019 federal election, OCAD University and Instagram have teamed up to encourage Canadians to participate in the election. This past spring, OCAD and Instagram launched the “I Voted” sticker competition, which provided design students at OCAD U and NSCAD with an opportunity to design an Instagram Story sticker that will allow Canadians to share their voting experience with the rest of the Instagram community. The sticker will also link to timely Election Day information on when and where Canadians can vote.
Partial Gallery and OCAD University are excited to announce a new partnership and opportunity for OCAD U Faculty of Art students and alumni. A select number of OCAD U students and graduates are receiving complimentary 1-year Pro Accounts on Partial and inclusion as featured artists within the OCAD University Artist Showcase on Partial’s online platform.
Illustrator and OCAD U instructor Doug Panton was chosen as a winner n the Fine Art Category
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The Textile Museum of Canada is looking for Creatives in Residence! Three emerging professionals – an artist, a curator, and an educator – are invited to explore new forms of engagement with Museum audiences by animating exhibition spaces and activating the permanent collection.
Five OCAD U students – some current and some recent grads – won Top Talent in the 2019 Adobe Design Achievement Awards. The Awards are the world's premier digital media competition for students and emerging creators, which aims to promote exposure to creative leaders and influencers.
The Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) at OCAD University has received a $2.9 M grant from the Government of Canada, through the Accessible Technology Program for Project We Count. The project will address barriers to participation and employment for persons with disabilities in the rapidly growing data economy.
Friday, June 2, 2017
On Friday, June 2, OCAD University hosted Steve Orsini, Ontario’s Secretary of the Cabinet, Head of the Public Service and Clerk of the Executive Council.
During the visit, OCAD University senior administrators, faculty and staff heard about Mr. Orsini’s efforts to transform the Ontario Public Service (OPS), including through digital and open government.
President Sara Diamond highlighted the specialized and unique art, design and research produced by OCAD U students and faculty, and its alignment with the Government of Ontario’s priorities.
Several researchers and lab directors, including Jutta Treviranus, Dr. Nabil Harfoush, Dr. Greg Singer and Dr. Ana Jofre presented their work, demonstrating OCAD U’s leadership in creativity and innovation, with expertise in the areas of design, visual analytics, strategic foresight and innovation and inclusive design.
The tour concluded with a visit to the Imagination Catalyst, OCAD University’s business incubator.
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