Legacy Collection

Celebrate the OCAD U Legacy

Founded in 1876 as the Ontario School of Art, OCAD U has evolved over nearly 150 years into Canada's largest and oldest art and design university. Our institution has been home to countless esteemed artists, including members of the Group of Seven, such as J.E.H. MacDonald, who have shaped Canada's artistic landscape.

This exclusive collection features a bold graphic that blends our iconic 1912 logo with the contemporary design created by Bruce Mau, symbolizing the evolution of our storied institution. Inspired by varsity aesthetics, this collection captures the spirit of tradition while embracing the fresh, creative energy of our student body and alumni.

Past

1921

(L to R): J.E.H. MacDonald, J.W. Beatty, Arthur Lismer, Herbert H. Stansfield, A.Y. Jackson, Emanuel Hahn.

Present

2025

(L to R): Julia Rose Sutherland (Assistant Professor, Indigenous Visual Culture and Material Art and Design), Dr. Andrew Gayed (Assistant Professor, Art History and Visual Culture), Angus Mok (Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream), Marie-Hélène He (Lecturer, Liberal Studies).