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Low Pay in the Culture Sector Hurts Artists—and Audiences
A new study says that real wages in Canada for arts managers and administrators have stalled since 2008. Here’s why that matters.
The New Ottawa Art Gallery Promises to Welcome All
Offering free admission, nightly access till 9 p.m., and free childcare every Wednesday afternoon, the new OAG emphasizes access as well as aesthetics.
Canadian Art Receives Three Digital Publishing Award Nominations
Work by Raven Davis, Mireille Eagan and videographer Byron Chan has been highlighted by this industry award.
News in Brief: National Gallery’s Chagall Sale To Be Cancelled, Sources Say, and More
All the latest developments in the Chagall deaccession drama at the National Gallery of Canada. Plus: Controversy at the AGO, Remai attendance numbers, award wins and more.
Marc Mayer on the NGC’s Chagall Deaccession
In this interview, the National Gallery of Canada director and CEO says he never saw the Chagall deaccession controversy coming—and that the gallery is as transparent as it should be.
News in Brief: Culture Outpaces Sports in Economic Impact, and More
Culture industries generate eight times the value of sports, study says. Plus: a new director for Nova Scotia’s arts funder, and fresh studios in Montreal.
What to Know About the National Gallery’s Latest Chagall-David Move
Canada’s National Gallery has issued a release that brings some clarity to its recent decisions around deaccessions and acquisitions. But is it enough?
25 Artists Longlisted for the Sobey Art Award
The list represents a wide range of artists—some well-known, and some not—that everybody should be paying attention to.
News in Brief: Marc Mayer to Leave National Gallery and More
Chief curator Paul Lang already departed the NGC in March. Plus: the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal reveals its new look—and renewed aspirations.