Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: October 07, 2025

Gary Michael Dault, C.M.
Napanee, Ontario

Gary Michael Dault is committed to celebrating Canadian artists. An arts writer, critic and painter, he is best known for his eloquent, thoughtful and provocative pieces in newspapers, art magazines and exhibition catalogues. His compelling column, “Gallery Going,” appeared weekly in The Globe and Mail for over a decade. He is also highly regarded as a teacher and commentator whose many contributions have played an important role in raising the profile of artists and in making visual arts accessible to the broader public.