National Gallery of Canada

$10 million Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment Closed

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada Foundation announced today the successful closure of its $10-million Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada Foundation announced today the successful closure of its $10-million Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment.
  • The Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment was launched in 2015 with a mission to serve as a future-focused financial model in support of artists representing Canada at the career-defining Biennale.
  • Yearly investment income from the Endowment provides sustainable funding in perpetuity for Canada's artists exhibiting their work at the Canada Pavilion in Venice.
  • The National Gallery of Canada Foundation began fundraising for the Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment in 2015, and just shy of a decade later, the Endowment Patrons have generously empowered Canadian artists in perpetuity at the Biennale through the establishment of a self-sustaining financial model.

Kan Azuma: A Matter of Place - A solo exhibition of Japanese photographer Kan Azuma

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Until June 16, 2024, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents Kan Azuma: A Matter of Place , an exhibition devoted to Japanese photographer Kan Azuma.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Until June 16, 2024, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents Kan Azuma: A Matter of Place , an exhibition devoted to Japanese photographer Kan Azuma.
  • Regarding his photographs for the Erosion series, Kan Azuma said: ''The photos weren't meant to be viewed individually.
  • Canadian Heritage presents an outdoor exhibition featuring 12 photographic works from the series Dodge Away (c. 1975) by Kan Azuma, in collaboration with the NGC.
  • Kan Azuma: A Matter of Place is supported by the Scotiabank Photography Program and organized by the National Gallery of Canada.

Governor General's Awards in Media and Visual Arts 2023 exhibition now open

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The Awards, created in 1999 by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Governor General of Canada, celebrate the exceptional careers of artists from Canada's visual and media arts community.

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  • The Awards, created in 1999 by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Governor General of Canada, celebrate the exceptional careers of artists from Canada's visual and media arts community.
  • "The Gallery is very proud to be celebrating 15 years of presenting the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts Exhibition and 15 years of partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts.
  • "The Canada Council for the Arts is proud to partner with the National Gallery of Canada to honour the winners of the 2023 GGArts.
  • Throughout their careers, these major artists have made extraordinary contributions to the fields of media arts, visual arts and contemporary crafts in Canada and beyond," said Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO, Canada Council for the Arts.

THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITIONS, CONSERVATION AND PRODUCTION

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Former Ottawa Art Gallery Deputy Director, Chief Curator Catherine Sinclair joins the Gallery on December 4, 2023

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  • Former Ottawa Art Gallery Deputy Director, Chief Curator Catherine Sinclair joins the Gallery on December 4, 2023
    OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced today, after a comprehensive search, the appointment of Catherine Sinclair as its new Director, Exhibitions, Conservation and Production.
  • Ms. Sinclair notably brings with her 18 years of experience at the Ottawa Art Gallery, including as Deputy Director, Chief Curator.
  • "Catherine is the ideal candidate to strengthen our vision through our exhibitions and we are delighted to welcome her to the Gallery," said Jean-François Bélisle, Director and CEO, NGC.
  • Specifically, Catherine Sinclair will oversee the planning and management of exhibitions, conservation and restoration efforts, and supervise related technical services.

Kablusiak wins 2023 Sobey Art Award $100,000 grand prize

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Sunday, November 19, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Kablusiak is the grand winner of the $100,000 2023 Sobey Art Award , Canada's preeminent prize for contemporary visual arts.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Kablusiak is the grand winner of the $100,000 2023 Sobey Art Award , Canada's preeminent prize for contemporary visual arts.
  • "On behalf of the Board of the Sobey Art Foundation, our warmest congratulations to Kablusiak, the winner of the 2023 Sobey Art Award," said Bernard Doucet, Executive Director, Sobey Art Foundation (SAF).
  • This opportunity allows so many doors to open and I am grateful for every moment," said Kablusiak, winner of the 2023 Sobey Art Award.
  • Powerful works by all of the 2023 Sobey Art Award finalists are currently on view at the Gallery.

UNION HOUSE ARTS IS THE GRAND WINNER OF THE 2023 LACEY PRIZE

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Union House Arts , a Newfoundland and Labrador-based community art space is the grand winner of the 2023 Lacey Prize , announced today the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Lacey Family.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Union House Arts , a Newfoundland and Labrador-based community art space is the grand winner of the 2023 Lacey Prize , announced today the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Lacey Family.
  • "Congratulations to this year's winner of the Lacey Prize and the two runners-up, a significant recognition of the vital work artist-run centres from across Canada are accomplishing for the Canadian visual arts ecosystem.
  • A unique recognition of community arts venues in Canada, the Lacey Prize is awarded biennially to artist-run centres and community-focused galleries.
  • "Recognition and support from the Lacey Prize will contribute significantly to our impact as an arts and community organization," said Bethany MacKenzie, Programming Director at Union House Arts.

2023 SCOTIABANK NEW GENERATION PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD EXHIBITION

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Supporting the careers of talented Canadian artists, aged 35 and under, working behind the camera

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  • Supporting the careers of talented Canadian artists, aged 35 and under, working behind the camera
    OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Until January 7, 2024, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents works by the three winners of the 2023 Scotiabank New Generation Photography (NGPA): Hannah Doucet, Wynne Neilly, and Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez in an exhibition organized by the NGC in partnership with Scotiabank and the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.
  • The presentation of the exhibition and Meet the artists are supported by the Scotiabank Photography Program at the NGC.
  • Our partnership with Scotiabank and the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival plays an important role in giving impetus to younger generations of artists from communities from coast to coast," said Jean-François Bélisle, NGC Director and CEO.
  • Launched in 2017, the Scotiabank PNGP was created in partnership with Scotiabank and rewards outstanding work by Canadian artists aged 35 and under working in the photographic arts.

GENERAL IDEA FELLOWSHIP

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Researchers in the arts are invited to submit their applications for the National Gallery of Canada's General Idea Fellowship .

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Researchers in the arts are invited to submit their applications for the National Gallery of Canada's General Idea Fellowship .
  • The fellowship is in the amount of $15,000 Canadian dollars.
  • The General Idea Fellowship encourages and supports advanced research in contemporary art.
  • "In conjunction with the NGC's General Idea retrospective—presently on view at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and opening in September 2023 at the Gropius Bau, Berlin—AA Bronson established the General Idea Fellowship in 2021.

Alexander McQueen: Art Meets Fashion - A novel voyage in the imaginative universe of British fashion's "enfant terrible"

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Simons is the main presenting partner of the exhibition, which proposes a reflection on the creative process of "the enfant terrible" of British fashion.

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  • Simons is the main presenting partner of the exhibition, which proposes a reflection on the creative process of "the enfant terrible" of British fashion.
  • The bold staging of Alexander McQueen: Art Meets Fashion takes visitors through six emblematic sections with distinctive atmospheres.
  • An incredible prodigy, McQueen created many collections that marked both fashion lovers and the history of fashion.
  • This exhibition was organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, in collaboration with Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ).

2023 SOBEY ART AWARD FINALISTS UNVEILED

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The five shortlisted artists for the 2023 Sobey Art Award , Canada's preeminent prize for contemporary visual artists, were announced today by the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Sobey Art Foundation (SAF).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The five shortlisted artists for the 2023 Sobey Art Award , Canada's preeminent prize for contemporary visual artists, were announced today by the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Sobey Art Foundation (SAF).
  • The 2023 Sobey Art Award finalists, from East to West are:
    Séamus Gallagher (Atlantic), a lens-based artist, infusing queer aesthetics with self-portraiture, video game engines, and set construction.
  • "The National Gallery of Canada is very proud to celebrate the 2023 Sobey Art Award finalists.
  • 2022 Sobey Award Award winner, Divya Mehra
    In announcing the 2023 Shortlist, the NGC and the SAF would also like to recognize Divya Mehra (Prairies and North), winner of the 2022 Award.