November 4, 2021
OTTAWA, Ontario—Members of the media are invited to the National Gallery of Canada to cover the 2021 Sobey Art Award ceremony, where one of five shortlisted Canadian artists will be announced as the winner of the 2021 Sobey Art Award. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, will be speaking at the event.
Date: November 6, 2021
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: National Gallery of Canada
Notes for Media:
- Proof of vaccination will be required for all attendees.
- Media are asked to arrive by 6:30 p.m.
- All attendees will be entering through the Group Entrance at 380 Sussex Drive.
- Media interested in attending this event must confirm their attendance by contacting media@gallery.ca.
About the Sobey Art Award
Established in 2002, the Sobey Art Award aims to promote new developments in contemporary Canadian art and provide opportunities for artists, bringing them national and international attention. Recognized as one of the world’s most generous privately funded prizes for contemporary visual artists, the Sobey Art Award is now open to emerging Canadian artists of all ages.
About the National Gallery of Canada
The National Gallery of Canada is home to the largest contemporary Indigenous art collection in the world, as well as the most important collection of historical and contemporary Canadian and European art from the 14th to 21st centuries. Founded in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada has played a key role in Canadian culture for well over a century. Among its principal missions is to increase access to art for all Canadians.
Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
343-573-7563
Media@gg.ca
Denise Siele
Senior Manager, Communications
National Gallery of Canada
dsiele@gallery.ca
Josée-Britanie Mallet
Senior Media and Public Relations Officer
National Gallery of Canada
bmallet@gallery.ca
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