Thursday, January 23, 2025 — As the Contemporary Art Galleries Association (AGAC) marks its 40th anniversary this year, its foundation is stepping into a new chapter. Indeed, the AGAC Foundation is delighted to have expanded its Board of Directors and welcomed a new employee, preparing in 2025 to lay the groundwork for strategic initiatives aimed at supporting the Association’s projects.

 

“The AGAC Foundation has been supporting important initiatives behind the scenes for some years, but we believe the time has come to amplify its reach and impact. By multiplying our efforts, we can strengthen the role of contemporary art galleries as cornerstones of the arts community and inspire a deeper commitment to contemporary art and collecting,” said Anie Deslauriers, AGAC Director.”

 

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New appointments to the Board of Directors

 

The AGAC Foundation is pleased to welcome two new directors to its Board: Catherine Julien, Director, Philanthropic Development and Capital Campaign at the Fondation du MAC, and Gareth Brown-Jowett, co-owner and co-director of Patel Brown Gallery. They join art consultant Sarah Mashaal and Art Mûr gallery co-director Rhéal Olivier Lanthier.

 

As for the team, Alexandra Dagenais has joined the Foundation as Philanthropic Development Officer, a new position created in the fall of 2024.

 

The AGAC Board and team extend a warm welcome to her!

 

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About the AGAC Foundation

 

The AGAC Foundation supports the Association’s initiatives in consolidating the role of art galleries as essential pillars of the Canadian cultural ecosystem. The Foundation aims to promote education in collecting and contemporary art by offering educational programs to guide art lovers on their journey, while highlighting the impact of art on culture. The Foundation sets up flagship events, such as Plural Art Fair’s Opening & Benefit Night, and fosters strategic partnerships, prizes, bursaries and educational content with the aim of raising the profile of Canada’s art ecosystem by actively supporting AGAC’s activities. Its goal is to make contemporary art accessible and encourage artistic innovation.