Portrait Gallery of Canada

Portrait Gallery of Canada
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Established2021; 3 years ago (2021)
LocationOttawa, Ontario
The PGC exists online only. The former building of the Embassy of the United States at 100 Wellington Street in Ottawa was previously proposed to host Library and Archives Canada's collection of portraits. That building is now the future site of the Indigenous Peoples Space.

The Portrait Gallery of Canada (French: Musée du portrait du Canada) is a federally-registered not-for-profit corporation that currently has no collection or physical presence.[1]

On July 30, 2020, the Portrait Gallery of Canada launched its online presence at portraitcanada.ca.[2]

Private sector donations and in-kind contributions help the Portrait Gallery of Canada in its ability to pursue its vision and showcase its online exhibitions of portraits of people from across Canada and from all walks of life.

Organizers and supporters envision a future when the PGC will: 1) build a world-class collection of historical and contemporary portraits that humanize the stories of Canada’s past and present, and open a window into Canada’s future; 2) host innovative exhibitions in an inspiring physical space that is accessible to visitors of all ages and from all walks of life; and 3) make its future collection and programming accessible to people who live outside the National Capital Region through engaging and interactive web-based and travelling exhibitions.[3]

  1. ^ "Federal Corporation Information - 1194142-9 - Online Filing Centre - Corporations Canada - Corporations - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada". www.ic.gc.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  2. ^ "SNEAK PEEK: Portrait Gallery of Canada's First Exhibition". Galleries West. August 10, 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  3. ^ "About — À propos". ....Portrait Gallery of Canada..Musée du portrait du Canada.... Retrieved 2021-06-29.