NewsMar 26, 2026

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

A showcase of the work of students graduating from Canadian design programs.

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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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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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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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 — DESN) — TORONTO

The Radiate Grad Show — York University’s DESN 2026 takes place from April 24 to April 26, 2026, 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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