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PRISON DANCER WRAPS SOLD-OUT RUN AT CANADA’S NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Toronto, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Dancer: The Musical has wrapped a blockbuster run at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre (NAC) and will be announcing its next stop in the new year, as presentation venues and partners vie to be part of their journey to Broadway.

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  • Toronto, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Dancer: The Musical has wrapped a blockbuster run at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre (NAC) and will be announcing its next stop in the new year, as presentation venues and partners vie to be part of their journey to Broadway.
  • After opening at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre in the spring of 2023, where it won five Sterling Awards, including outstanding musical, Prison Dancer is following the path of other Broadway-destined productions Hadestown and SIX.
  • The success of Prison Dancer comes on the heels of Asian Pacific Islander stories increasingly finding their rightful place on global stages and screens.
  • “Ottawa audiences have never seen anything like Prison Dancer,” says David Abel, Managing Director of English Theatre at the NAC.

$2.5 million gift from The Delaney Family to create lasting impact at OCAD University

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Toronto, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OCAD University is the recipient of a transformational gift of $2.5 million from business leader and philanthropist Kiki Delaney and The Delaney Family.

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  • Toronto, Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OCAD University is the recipient of a transformational gift of $2.5 million from business leader and philanthropist Kiki Delaney and The Delaney Family.
  • “Kiki Delaney and The Delaney Family have had such a significant impact on our institution.
  • “It is our hope that this gift will contribute to nurturing creative excellence at both Onsite Gallery and OCAD University.
  • The Delaney Family gift coincides with the announcement that Ryan Rice, Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawake, has been appointed Onsite Gallery’s Executive Director for a five-year term.

Major gift announcement at OCAD University

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Toronto, Ontario, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Please join us for a transformational gift announcement at OCAD University’s flagship professional art gallery, Onsite Gallery.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Please join us for a transformational gift announcement at OCAD University’s flagship professional art gallery, Onsite Gallery.
  • The gift will empower students in their pursuit of art and design education and support Onsite Gallery’s diverse programming.
  • Chancellor Emerita Delaney is a leading philanthropist and advocate of the arts and a cherished supporter of OCAD University.
  • Onsite Gallery is an experimental curatorial platform for art, design and new media.

OCAD University mounts significant presence at TIFF

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Toronto, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OCAD University is pulling out all the stops at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) by showcasing its Experimental Animation program and OCAD U LiVE, which are both housed at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, along with co-hosting the opening reception as a community partner before the international premiere of The Boy and the Heron.

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  • Toronto, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OCAD University is pulling out all the stops at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) by showcasing its Experimental Animation program and OCAD U LiVE, which are both housed at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, along with co-hosting the opening reception as a community partner before the international premiere of The Boy and the Heron.
  • OCAD U’s presence at the festival builds on the partnership with TIFF announced earlier this year that is providing student content creators for OCAD U LiVE, a 24/7 digital streaming channel, with access to professional equipment at a dedicated street-facing studio at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
  • The University’s Experimental Animation program holds classes in dedicated learning studios at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
  • He received an honorary doctorate from OCAD U in 2022 in recognition of his achievements.

OCAD University to recognize five changemakers with honorary doctorates

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Toronto, Ontario, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 9, OCAD University will award honorary doctorates to five remarkable individuals who have been leaders of change, having made a direct impact on arts and culture in Canada and worldwide.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 9, OCAD University will award honorary doctorates to five remarkable individuals who have been leaders of change, having made a direct impact on arts and culture in Canada and worldwide.
  • “We are excited to honour these inspiring individuals who have left indelible marks in their respective fields, making positive change possible,” says OCAD U’s President and Vice-Chancellor Ana Serrano.
  • Meet the 2023 honorary doctorate recipients:
    Kat Holmes has influenced some of the biggest names in tech, including Microsoft, Google and Salesforce, where she is currently Executive Vice-President and Chief Design Officer.
  • He served as the first Indigenous Curator at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and was the first professor of Indigenous Studies at OCAD University, where he taught for close to 20 years.

Students at Canada's Preeminent Art and Design University Win Prestigious Format Career Launcher Prize

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

In collaboration with OCADU’s RBC Center for Emerging Artists and Designers, two students were awarded the first ever Format Career Launcher Prize.

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  • In collaboration with OCADU’s RBC Center for Emerging Artists and Designers, two students were awarded the first ever Format Career Launcher Prize.
  • The selection of the Format Career Launcher prize winners is the culmination of a creative opportunity offered only to OCADU students who are graduating in 2023.
  • Zev Farber, OCADU Director of the RBC Center for Emerging Artists & Designers, acknowledged the impact of the Format Career Launcher Prize.
  • The new Format Prize for graduating students further demonstrates their exceptional commitment to, and support for, the OCADU community.”

Government of Canada invests nearly $4 million to OCAD University to support mental health of students

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The Government of Canada is committed to improving mental health resilience for everyone, and particularly those who are disproportionately affected by mental health challenges or face barriers to mental health supports.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to improving mental health resilience for everyone, and particularly those who are disproportionately affected by mental health challenges or face barriers to mental health supports.
  • The funding will support a comprehensive set of mental health promotion materials linked to a peer support network, in addition to a variety of mindfulness training and practice programs.
  • "Our government recognizes that the pandemic has added greatly to the pre-existing mental health and substance use challenges that many students and young people face.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the mental health of people in Canada through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

The Aga Khan Museum Offers Exciting Holiday Programming for the Whole Family

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Friday, December 2, 2022

With the holidays quickly approaching, the Aga Khan Museum is offering an engaging programming lineup for all ages.

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  • With the holidays quickly approaching, the Aga Khan Museum is offering an engaging programming lineup for all ages.
  • Photo Credit Aga Khan Museum.
  • Visitors are also invited to do some last-minute holiday shopping at the Aga Khan Museum Shop .
  • The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, has been established and developed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), which is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

Zenfolio and Format Unite in Their Support of Photography and Creative Arts Students with $1 Million of Free Subscriptions

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Zenfolio began the initiative in 2021 to build the future of the photography industry by empowering students with professional business resources.

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  • Zenfolio began the initiative in 2021 to build the future of the photography industry by empowering students with professional business resources.
  • Now, Zenfolio and Format are broadening the program to include fine arts, design and architecture students and educators.
  • The best way to encourage a photography or creative arts student to become a professional, is to help them launch their career with pro-level resources, said John Loughlin, Zenfolio CEO.
  • After combining forces in late 2021, Zenfolio and Format dominate the market serving creative professionals across a wide variety of disciplines.

Zenfolio and Format Unite in Their Support of Photography and Creative Arts Students with $1 Million of Free Subscriptions

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 10, 2022

Zenfolio began the initiative in 2021 to build the future of the photography industry by empowering students with professional business resources.

Key Points: 
  • Zenfolio began the initiative in 2021 to build the future of the photography industry by empowering students with professional business resources.
  • Now, Zenfolio and Format are broadening the program to include fine arts, design and architecture students and educators.
  • The best way to encourage a photography or creative arts student to become a professional, is to help them launch their career with pro-level resources, said John Loughlin, Zenfolio CEO.
  • After combining forces in late 2021, Zenfolio and Format dominate the market serving creative professionals across a wide variety of disciplines.