OTTAWA – The Portrait Gallery of Canada (PGC) announced today Telus is a founding partner of the new non-profit organization.
PGC’s goal is “to share humanizing stories of Canada through portraiture,” a press release says.
“Through its exhibitions, artist talks, social media engagements, presentations and catalogues, the PGC addresses the complex issues of the day from a variety of voices and celebrates the rich diversity of people who live on these lands,” the release says.
PGC is an online gallery, available at portraitcanada.ca.
Telus’s partnership enables PGC “to support artists, curators, educators, designers, communicators, translators and others who contribute to the PGC’s programs and publications,” says the press release.
Additionally, it will help the organization work towards its goal of securing a physical space where exhibitions can take place in the future.
“We are here to provide a space for the peoples of Canada, in all their diversity, to share their stories about identity and the issues of the day,” said Lawson Hunter, chair of the board of directors, Portrait Gallery of Canada. “[Telus’s] significant contribution will help our young gallery mature into a professional cultural organization that aims to amplify these multicultural voices on a world stage.”
“Telus is committed to providing Canadians with access to world-class technology that connects us to the people, resources and information that make our lives better,” said Andrea Wood, chief legal and governance officer at Telus, and advisory board member of PGC.
“We are pleased to support the Portrait Gallery of Canada and its efforts to present the diverse faces and voices of Canada. We look forward to viewing their exhibitions that are designed to spark conversations, deepen our understanding of one another, and help us build stronger relationships.”
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