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News in Brief: Canadian Documenta Artists Announced, Edmonton’s Indigenous Art Park Named, Nova Scotia’s New Art Centre
Rebecca Belmore, Moyra Davey and Beau Dick will have work in the Athens portion of the quinquennial exhibition, opening April 8.
Winners Announced for BC’s Biggest Art Prizes
Carole Itter, Lyse Lemieux and Grant Arnold are all being honoured for their contributions to the West Coast’s art community.
A Conversation with the Artist behind UBC’s Reconciliation Pole
Haida master carver James Hart has been creating totem poles for more than 30 years. But he has never worked on anything quite like the Reconciliation Pole.
News in Brief: Art Gallery of Alberta Launches Free Admission, Mélanie Joly Attends G7 Summit on Culture, Driver Charged in Death of Robert Linsley
The Art Gallery of Alberta, in a move to increase accessibility, announced a new plan: free access for children, youth and students.
News in Brief: Imperial Oil’s $6 Million Art Donation, Winnipeg Art Gallery Creates Indigenous Advisory Circle, New Cultural Criticism Award Launches
Imperial Oil donated $6 million of art to museums in Canada, Winnipeg Art Gallery created an Indigenous Advisory Circle and a new criticism award launched.
Winnipeg to Host Canada’s First Big Sixties Scoop Art Exhibition
The damage of the Sixties Scoop has been profound, and overlooked, for decades—but a new exhibition may mark a period of recognition and visibility.
News in Brief: Unearthed Group of Seven Drawings, Staff Changes at Mercer Union, New Space at Access Gallery
This week, Arthur Lismer drawings were found in Halifax and an Indigenous art curatorial fellowship was created at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
How Will the Canada Council’s New $88.5 Million Digital Fund Be Spent?
Canada Council CEO says nation needs digital projects that benefit not just individual artists or organizations, but the entire arts sector.
News in Brief: Halifax’s First Monument to Women Unveiled, Art Historian Wins Major Lit Prize, Canadian Photography Institute Launches $10K Fellowship, Or Gallery Director Departs
This week, a 101-year-old woman who worked as a volunteer in the Second World War unveiled the design of Halifax's first monument to women.