There are over 2,700 public art galleries and museums in Canada—institutions that collect, preserve, study and present historical and contemporary art. They're located in cities and towns across the country and offer a wide range of programmes and services including: exhibitions (permanent, temporary, touring), educational programmes, collections and publishing activities. Public museums and galleries are supported by federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments. They operate as non-profit, charitable organizations overseen by Boards of Directors and Trustees.
KENOJUAK CULTURAL CENTRE AND PRINT SHOP
Kenojuak Cultural Centre, Kinngait, NU
Art & Cultural Centres nurture and celebrate community, creativity, and culture. These mixed-use facilities often house art galleries or exhibition spaces, performance centres, assembly halls, arts-focused classrooms/studios, and meeting rooms. They operate year-round and offer countless arts-based programs and initiatives.
THE MATCHBOX GALLERY, KANGIRQLINIQ CENTER
Kangirqliniq Center, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Privately funded galleries and museums are institutions established by individuals, collectors, artists or companies that are committed to presenting contemporary culture—art, design, architecture, performance and more. These institutions often maintain purpose-built galleries or museums that house and showcase their unique art collections. They are most often non-profit organizations that maintain, present, and develop their collections. They often support this work through educational programmes (workshops, conferences, lectures) and artist residencies.
WEST BAFFIN ESKIMO COOPERATIVE
Kenojuak Cultural Centre, Kinngait, NU
Artists' Cooperatives are collectives of artists who pool their resources to meet common economic, social and/or cultural needs. This is often done through jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprises. These enterprises may be for profit or non-profit—including, for example, the sharing of studio spaces with retail operations. That said, many artists maintain their own studios, some of which are open to the public. Those with business hours (which may include calling in advance to make an appointment) are noted here.
Canadian art dealers represent the country’s leading artists and deal in works of all periods and media. They also promote and sell works by renown international artists. The generic term "Canadian art" refers to the visual arts (including painting, photography and printmaking) as well as plastic arts (such as sculpture and other three-dimensional works) originating from within the geographical boundaries of Canada. Art in Canada also represents a dialogue with Indigenous peoples and how best to document and spotlight their creative practices. Individual art dealers often congregate in gallery "districts" within larger cities and regions—creative hubs that are often walking distance from public galleries, museums and artist-run centres.
Arctic Ventures, Building 192, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
T.: (867) 979-4252 EMAIL WEBSITE
GRISE FIORD INUIT CO-OPERATIVE
Grise Fiord Inuit Co-operative, Grise Fiord, NU X0A 0J0
T.: (867) 980-9913 EMAIL WEBSITE
HALL BEACH ESKIMO CO-OPERATIVE
Hall Beach Eskimo Co-operative, Sanirajak, NU X0A 0K0
T.: (867) 928-8123 EMAIL WEBSITE
Igloolik Co-operative, Igloolik, NU X0A 0L0
T.: (867) 934-8958 EMAIL WEBSITE
Ikaluktutiak Co-operative, Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0
T.: (867) 983-2201 EMAIL WEBSITE
Issatik Co-operative, Whale Cove, NU X0C 0J0
T.: (867) 896-9956 EMAIL WEBSITE
Katudgevik Co-operative, Coral Harbour, NU X0C 0C0
T.: (867) 925-9969 EMAIL WEBSITE
Kimik Co-operative, Kimmirut, NU X0A 0N0
T.: (867) 939-2322 EMAIL WEBSITE
Kissarvik Co-operative, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
T.: (867) 645-2801 EMAIL WEBSITE
Koomiut Co-operative, Kugaaruk, NU X0B 1K0
T.: (867) 769-6231 EMAIL WEBSITE
Kugluktuk Co-operative, Kugluktuk, NU X0B 0E0
T.: (867) 982-4231 EMAIL WEBSITE
Mitiq Co-operative, Sanikiluaq, NU X0A 0W0
T.: (867) 266-8860 EMAIL WEBSITE
Naujat Co-operative, Naujaat, NU X0C 0H0
T.: (867) 462-9943 EMAIL WEBSITE
Padlei Co-operative, Arviat, NU X0C 0E0
T.: (867) 857-2933 EMAIL WEBSITE
Paleajook Eskimo Co-operative, Taloyoak, NU X0B 1B0
T.: (867) 561-5221 EMAIL WEBSITE
PANGNIRTUNG INUIT CO-OPERATIVE
Pangnirtung Inuit Co-operative, Pangnirtung, NU X0A 0R0
T.: (867) 473-8936 EMAIL WEBSITE
Pitsiulak Co-operative, Chesterfield Inlet, NU X0C 0B0
T.: (867) 898-9975 EMAIL WEBSITE
Qikiqtaq Co-operative, Gjoa Haven, NU X0B 1J0
T.: (867) 360-7271 EMAIL WEBSITE
Sanavik Co-operative, Baker Lake, NU X0C 0A0
T.: (867) 793-2912 EMAIL WEBSITE
Taqqut Co-operative Limited, Arctic Bay, NU X0A 0A0
T.: (867) 439-9934 EMAIL WEBSITE
Tudjaat Co-operative, Resolute Bay, NU X0A 0V0
T.: (867) 252-3854 EMAIL WEBSITE
Tulugak Co-operative, Qikiqtarjuaq (Broughton Is.), NU X0A 0B0
T.: (867) 927-8031 EMAIL WEBSITE
Tununiq Sauniq Co-operative, Pond Inlet, NU X0A 0S0
A wide variety of commercial and not-for-profit activities and enterprises support and promote art, artists, art discourse, and public engagement and enjoyment of art outside of traditional “art” institutions and venues.
Art Fairs and Festivals take place in cities and towns across the country—in exhibition halls and community spaces that are often attended by thousands of people. Many of them are uniquely Canadian events that showcase artists, galleries, artists' projects and so much more! These fairs and festivals are often thematic, media-based events that take place in a diversity of spaces and places—indoors, outdoors, and at all times of year: day/night and even all-night events.
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