NewsMar 26, 2026

2026 Grad Shows celebrate the creative work of emerging designers across Canada

Check out the showcase of graduating students graduating from design programs across Canada.

Humber Polytechnic (Interaction Design Showcase) — Toronto

The Humber Polytechnic — Interaction Design Showcase 2026 takes place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET at 205 Humber College Blvd, Toronto, ON. This event features graduating student projects, including interactive experiences, custom builds, games and short-film screenings across programs such as 3D Animation, User Experience Design, Industrial Design, Game Programming and Web Development.

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Georgian College — Barrie

The Georgian College Graphic Design Grad Show takes place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET at 5 Ross Street, Barrie, ON. This event celebrates the 2026 Graphic Design graduates and offers an opportunity to meet the graduating class, view their work and engage in a conversation exploring “What Was, What Is and What Will Be in the Design Industry.”

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Humber College (Imprint) — Toronto

The Imprint — Humber College Grad Show 2026 takes place on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET at The Combine, 225 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON. This event showcases emerging creative talent across photography, design, advertising, web, media writing, videography and social media marketing.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY (FRAME 26) — NANAIMO

The Vancouver Island University Graphic Design Grad Show 2026 (FRAME 26) takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT at Trades Discovery Centre (Building 108), Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC. This event showcases the work of graduating students, highlighting projects developed over four years and exploring forward-thinking approaches to graphic design.

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MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE (DISSONANCE — GRAD SHOW) — MEDICINE HAT

The Medicine Hat College Art & Design Grad Show 2026, Dissonance, showcases the graduating class of the Art and Design Program at Medicine Hat College. The exhibition explores multiple voices, ideas and creative approaches coming together to form a shared identity, revealing strength, beauty and unity within contrast.

The show runs at two locations: ONE ON ONE GALLERY (April 11–24, weekdays 8:30 AM–4:00 PM) and TREX SOUTHEAST – The Esplanade (April 11–25, Tuesday–Saturday 12:00 PM–5:00 PM).

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CANADORE COLLEGE — NORTH BAY

Canadore College Graphic Design Showcase takes place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET at College Drive, North Bay, ON. This event showcases portfolios from the 2026 graduating class, highlighting the talent, creativity and professional skills of emerging designers.

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FANSHAWE COLLEGE — LONDON

The Fanshawe College Graphic Design Grad Show 2026 takes place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET at B Atrium (B1046), Fanshawe College, London, ON. This event showcases graduating student work across branding, UI/UX and digital design, and features a guest talk by Mark Maia, CEO of Big Bad Monster Studios.

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JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE — SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE

The John Abbott College Graphic and Web Design Grad Exhibition 2026 takes place on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Agora, 275 Rue Lakeshore #21, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC. This event showcases the work of graduating students, highlighting the creative skills they have developed throughout their three-year program.

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ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE — KINGSTON

The St. Lawrence College Graphic Design Grad Show 2026 runs from April 17 to April 24, 2026, with a closing night event on April 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Lawrence College, 100 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, ON. This event celebrates the work and achievements of the 2026 graduating class, showcasing projects developed throughout the Graphic Design program.

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CAPILANO UNIVERSITY (IDEA SCHOOL OF DESIGN) — NORTH VANCOUVER

The Capilano University IDEA School of Design Grad Show 2026 takes place on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Vancouver Playhouse, Vancouver, BC. This event showcases the work of graduating students, highlighting projects that translate theory into practice across the Bachelor of Design program. Industry viewing begins at 5:00 PM, followed by a friends and family viewing at 7:00 PM.

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ALGONQUIN COLLEGE (ASTRA) — OTTAWA

The Astra 2026 — Algonquin College Graphic Design Grad Show takes place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET at Lansdowne Horticulture Building, 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON. This event showcases a diverse range of projects from emerging designers, highlighting creativity, innovation and forward-thinking design.

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ALBERTA UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS — CALGARY

The Alberta University of the Arts Portfolio Night 2026 takes place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM MT at 1407 14 Avenue Northwest Calgary, AB, T2N 4R3. This event showcases the work of graduating Communication Design students, featuring projects across advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration and photography. Attendees are invited to connect with emerging designers and engage with Calgary’s creative community.

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KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY (NEXT LEVEL) — RICHMOND

The Next Level — Wilson School of Design Grad Show 2026 takes place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM PT in Richmond, BC. This event showcases the work of graduating students across eight design disciplines, highlighting projects shaped through experimentation, curiosity and innovation.

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HUMBER POLYTECHNIC — TORONTO

The Humber Graphic Design Showcase 2026 takes place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET at Humber Polytechnic North Campus, 205 Humber College Blvd, Toronto, ON. This event features projects and presentations from Graphic Design students, with opportunities to explore final portfolios and engage with graduates through interactive maker stations.

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CENTENNIAL COLLEGE — TORONTO

The Centennial College Graphic Design Grad Show 2026 takes place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET at Story Arts Centre Library, 951 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON. This event showcases the work of graduating students, highlighting their skills and creativity through poster and portfolio presentations while offering opportunities to connect with emerging designers.

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CAMBRIAN COLLEGE (YOU HAD ME AT HELLO) — SUDBURY

The Cambrian College Graphic Design Grad Show 2026 (You Had Me at Hello) takes place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET at Wiidokaaziwin Gathering Place (Room 2119), 1400 Barry Downe Rd, Sudbury, ON. This event showcases the work of graduating students through an interactive, matchmaking-inspired experience, highlighting both their creative projects and individual perspectives.

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UNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY (ENTANGLED) — ABBOTSFORD

The University of the Fraser Valley Graphic + Digital Design Grad Show 2026 (Entangled) takes place on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM PT at C Building, University of the Fraser Valley, 33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC. This event presents a collective showcase of graduating student work rooted in the idea of interconnected ideas, processes and people—exploring design as something formed through a complex and deeply shared creative experience.

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NIAGARA COLLEGE — WELLAND

The Niagara College Graphic Design Graduation Show takes place on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET at 100 Niagara College Blvd., Welland, ON. This event showcases final-year work across branding, digital design, print and more, highlighting fresh perspectives and creative exploration from emerging designers.

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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE — COMOX VALLEY

The North Island College Digital Design & Development Grad Show 2026 takes place on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET at North Island College, Comox Valley Campus, BC. The exhibition remains open for viewing until May 7, 2026. This event showcases capstone projects developed over 120+ hours, including work in publication, branding, web and app development, highlighting portfolio-ready projects tailored to each student’s goals.

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YORK UNIVERSITY (RADIATE) — TORONTO

The Radiate Grad Show — York University’s DESN 2026 takes place from April 24 (3PM – 9PM ET) to April 26, 2026 (12PM – 7PM ET), at Transmission Studios, 58 Berkeley St, Toronto, ON. This event celebrates the work and creative journeys of DESN graduates, showcasing projects that highlight both design outcomes and the ideas behind them.

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GEORGE BROWN POLYTECHNIC (YES!) — TORONTO

The YES! 2026 — School of Design George Brown Polytechnic Grad Show takes place from April 29 to April 30, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET at School of Design, 3 Lower Jarvis St, Toronto, ON. This event celebrates the work of nearly 300 graduating students, highlighting their creativity, dedication and achievements across the School of Design.

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NSCAD UNIVERSITY (EXPORT: INDUSTRY NIGHT) — HALIFAX

The NSCAD University Design Industry Night 2026 takes place on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM AST at Mary E. Black Gallery, 1061 Marginal Road, Unit 104, Halifax, NS. This event features projects from the undergraduate design class of 2026, exploring themes such as educational supports, social policy, community and financial well-being.

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MACEWAN UNIVERSITY (LAYERS) — EDMONTON

The MacEwan University Design Portfolio Show 2026 (LAYERS) opens with a Reception on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM MT at Allard Hall, 11110–104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, with the Gallery Exhibition running May 1–9 at the Mitchell Art Gallery, Tuesday–Saturday, 12:00–5:00 PM. This event celebrates the complexity, diversity and depth that defines the graduating students' work and their journeys through the program.

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RED RIVER POLYTECHNIC (ONE OF MANY) — WINNIPEG

The Red River Polytech Graphic Design Grad Show 2026 (One of Many) takes place on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM CT in Winnipeg, MB. This event celebrates the individuality and collective strength of the graduating class, with each student bringing a distinct voice to a shared journey.

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RED RIVER POLYTECHNIC (ROLODEX) — WINNIPEG

The Red River Polytech Communication Design Grad Show 2026 (Rolodex) takes place on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM CT in Winnipeg, MB. This event highlights the graduating class's focus on authenticity, print and production as a response to an industry increasingly shaped by AI-powered generation.

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SAULT COLLEGE — SAULT STE. MARIE

The Sault College Graphic Design Grad Show 2026 takes place on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET at Odeno Student Pub, Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. This event showcases capstone and portfolio work from graduating students across branding, digital media, UI/UX, motion, packaging, and socially driven design — celebrating the transition from student to professional practice.

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