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Art is in the Air

During the spring and summer of 2011, the hundreds of thousands of tourists who explore Ottawa’s historic Confederation Boulevard were treated to vibrant banners depicting 13 artworks from artists in each province and territory.

Artist Profiles and Success Stories

“We use work from the Canada Council Art Bank to showcase Canadian art to visiting dignitaries. For many of our guests, this is a unique opportunity to discover and appreciate Canada’s artistic talent and diversity.”

Sonya Thissen, Associate Chief of Protocol, and Director, Official Visits, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Ottawa

Our art is a reflection of us as a people – so what better way to welcome visitors to Canada’s capital than with some of the country’s finest artworks. During the spring and summer of 2011, the hundreds of thousands of tourists who explore Ottawa’s historic Confederation Boulevard were treated to vibrant banners depicting 13 artworks from artists in each province and territory. The artworks were selected from the Canada Council Art Bank’s vast collection of contemporary Canadian art, and printed onto banners in collaboration with the National Capital Commission. Dignitaries (such as Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) who enter Canada via the Canada Reception Centre at Ottawa International Airport’s Hangar 11 are also greeted by Canadian art thanks to the Art Bank’s successful art rental program.