Jun 16, 2014
Ottawa, June 16, 2014 – The Canada Council today inaugurates Âjagemô, a 3000 square-foot exhibition hall at the Canada Council’s new home at 150 Elgin Street. Âjagemô, an Algonquin word signifying “crossroads,” will feature exhibitions from Canada Council’s Art Bank collection and host other public arts events throughout the year.
“The Canada Council is delighted to unveil Âjagemô, a unique addition to Ottawa’s cultural amenities,” said Robert Sirman, Director and CEO of the Canada Council. “Situated on the ground floor of our new home at 150 Elgin, this exhibition hall invites residents and visitors alike to interact with the Canada Council in new ways. Its inauguration marks an important moment in Canada Council’s long history, as we are growing our civic footprint and opening up our outstanding collection of contemporary Canadian artwork to Canadians as never before.”
- Kim Adams
- Shuvinai Ashoona
- Paul Bernhardt
- Judith Berry
- Eleanor Bond
- Marlene Creates
- John Hartman
- Dil Hildebrand
- Medrie MacPhee
- Liz Magor
- Arthur Renwick
- Michael Snow
- Carol Wainio
The entrance of Performance Court also features a new Art Bank acquisition – a traditional, birchbark canoe handcrafted by Algonquin elder Daniel (Pinock) Smith.
Read the full curatorial statement here.
The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada’s national arts funder. Its grants and payments to artists and arts organizations contribute to a vibrant arts scene in Canada. Its awards celebrate creativity by recognizing exceptional Canadians in the arts, humanities and sciences. The Canada Council Art Bank and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO operate within the Canada Council.
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Mélanie Charron: 1-800-263-5588 or 613-239-2992, ext. 4523
melanie.charron@canadacouncil.ca
Mireille Allaire : 1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, ext. 5226
mireille.allaire@canadacouncil.ca
