Photo by Madison Schneider
Curator
Madge Yao is a Toronto-based independent curator originally from Taiwan. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Shih-Hsin University, Madge approaches her curatorial practice with journalistic attentiveness to subtle shifts, undertones, and minority narratives. She is drawn to community-driven topics and the butterfly effects of individual stories that reshape social landscapes. Rooted in the Latin curare, “to take care of,” Madge’s curatorial approach centres acts of care. Guided by the belief that conversations strengthen communities, Madge brings together artwork as an act of community healing and story revealing.
Curated Projects
- 2025 – Transverse’s Once and More
OCAD University, ON, CA - 2024 –
- 2023 – Time Spinning (Co-curated with Ilene Sova)
OCAD University, ON, CA - 2022 – Gathering Divergence (Co-curated with Ilene Sova)
Ada Slaight Gallery, ON, CA - 2018 – FoodModesty (Co-curated)
Toronto, ON, CA - 2016 – Waiting for Connection
SooChow University, Taipei, Taiwan - 2015 – Essential
City Cultural Centre, Tainan, Taiwan
Project Coordinator
She is an experienced event planner and problem solver with excellent administrative and practical skills. Bringing art programs into the community, including artist talks, fundraisers, screenings, exhibitions, receptions, symposiums, field trips, and many more.
Project Highlights
- 2025 – Blank Canvases x TIFF, Community Art Booth
- 2024 – Between Ashes and Dreams Exhibition Coordinator
- 2024 – Inspiration Studio 30th Anniversary & Art Auction
- 2022 – Inktober at OCAD U, a week-long programming
- 2016 – Soochow University Anniversary
Work Experience
- Current – OCAD University – Faculty of Art – Coordinator, Special Projects
- 2018 – Walnut Studios – Executive Intern
- 2016 – SooChow University – Event & Design Coordinator
- 2015 – Lian-Yi Planning, Design & Art Service Inc. – Public Art Coordinator
Post Grade(2018): Art Administration and Cultural Management, Humber College, Canada