Bau-Xi Gallery Presents Career Launcher Exhibition | OCADU

A long-standing champion of fresh talent, the annual collaboration between OCAD University and Bau-Xi Gallery returns for another powerful showcase. The *Career Launcher Exhibition* serves as a crucial bridge for recent graduates, helping them transition from academic studios into the professional commercial art world.

This year’s edition highlights works by eight compelling emerging artists: Alicia Tian, Ben Janssen, Chimemelie Okafor, Jes Bonnie, Nadine Alexeev, Sofia D'Onofrio, Sue Mackay, and Veronika Bondarenko. Spanning a diverse array of mediums and viewpoints, the exhibition offers visitors a rare chance to spot tomorrow's art stars early.

Plan Your Visit Hosted at Bau-Xi Gallery’s Dufferin location (1384 Dufferin St.), the exhibition runs from July 9 to August 3, 2026. Admission is entirely free, making it an accessible and inspiring stop for local art enthusiasts.

Make an afternoon of it by checking out other creative spots in the West End, or pairing your gallery hop with a stroll through nearby Wallace Emerson neighbourhood gems.