York Wilson Endowment - Introduction

York Wilson Endowment Award

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Since its creation in 1997, the York Wilson Endowment Award has been given annually to an eligible Canadian art museum or public gallery to assist with the purchase of an original artwork by a Canadian artist. The award, which is the result of three gifts totaling $613,636 from Lela M. Wilson and the late Maxwell Henderson, honours the contribution of Canadian painter York Wilson by contributing to the acquisition of new works by living, contemporary Canadian painters and sculptors.

The York Wilson Endowment Award is valued at up to $30,000 annually. Past recipients include The Winnipeg Art Gallery (1998), McIntosh Art Gallery (London) (1999), The Oakville Gallery (2000), The Hamilton Art Gallery (2001) and The Vancouver Art Gallery (2002). Each year, curators and directors of Galleries are invited to be members of the Selection Committee.

"It gives me great pleasure to annually reaffirm my commitment to the visual arts community in Canada," states Mrs. Wilson. "Our galleries and our Canadian artists need everyone’s support to grow and develop. The York Wilson Endowment Award, which I initiated with the Canada Council’s assistance in 1997 is meant to be seen as a sign of encouragement and confidence in our artists. It is also my intention to increase this award when possible."

General Information

For more information about nomination procedures, contact Carol Bream, Director of Endowments and Prizes, at (613) 566-4414, or 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5041. E-mail: carol.bream@canadacouncil.ca; or Janet Reidel, Endowments and Prizes Officer, at (613) 566-4414, or 1 800 263-5588, ext. 4116. E-mail: janet.reidel@canadacouncil.ca.

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