Annual Report 2008-2009 - National Gallery of Canada
Annual Report 2008-2009 - National Gallery of Canada
Annual Report 2008-2009 - National Gallery of Canada
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<strong>Annual</strong><br />
<strong>Report</strong><br />
<strong>2008</strong>-09<br />
<strong>National</strong><br />
<strong>Gallery</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong><br />
Canadian<br />
Museum<br />
<strong>of</strong> Contemporary<br />
Photography<br />
The <strong>National</strong> <strong>Gallery</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the world’s most<br />
respected art institutions, renowned for its exceptional collections,<br />
revered for its scholarship, and applauded for its unique<br />
ability to engage audiences <strong>of</strong> all ages and all levels <strong>of</strong> artistic<br />
knowledge. Created in 1880, the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Gallery</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> is<br />
among the oldest <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong>’s national cultural institutions.<br />
When the Museums Act was proclaimed in 1990, the <strong>Gallery</strong><br />
became a federal Crown corporation.<br />
Contents<br />
Defining a New Vision 1<br />
A Word from the Chairperson, Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees 5<br />
Letter from the Director 7<br />
Highlights and Achievements 10<br />
Acquisition Highlights 26<br />
Governance 36<br />
Key Expected Results 40<br />
Acquisitions, Loans, and Exhibitions 54<br />
Management Discussion and Analysis 70<br />
Financial Statements 73<br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong>Gallery</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Canada</strong> Foundation 91
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