Oct 29, 2014
Ottawa, October 29, 2014 — You are invited to preview a showcase of rarely-seen works by prominent Toronto artists including Shary Boyle, Edward Burtynsky, Jack Bush, Ying-Yueh Chuang, Robert Houle, Suzy Lake and Sarni Pootoogook.
The showcase features works from the national collection of the Canada Council Art Bank, which rents art to corporations, government and non-profit organizations.
The public is invited to drop by during the gallery's opening hours, 11 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday, until January 16, 2015. Entrance is free.
The Canada Council Art Bank operates art rental programs and helps further public engagement with contemporary arts. Its collection of over 17,000 contemporary artworks by more than 3,000 Canadian artists can be seen in public spaces and private offices across the country.
The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada's national public arts funder. We champion and invest in artistic excellence so that Canadians may enjoy and participate in a rich cultural life. In 2013-14 we allocated $153.6 million dollars towards artistic creation and innovation through our grants, prizes and payments. We also conduct research, convene activities and work with partners to advance the sector and help embed the arts more deeply in communities across the country. We are responsible for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO which promotes the values and programs of UNESCO to contribute to a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable future for Canadians.
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