Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Alexander Henderson Exhibition
Agreement Number:
2021-0160
Agreement Value:
$35,904.00
Agreement Date:
May 20, 2020 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
To mark its 100th anniversary, the McCord Museum will present a major exhibition in the summer of 2021 on Alexander Henderson, the first Canadian landscape photographer. The McCord Museum holds the most comprehensive collection of photographs by Henderson (1831–1913), with over a thousand artifacts and archival records. Based on the museum’s collection, research work and restored works, a temporary exhibition will be mounted to showcase Henderson’s signature work to the general public.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
With this exposition, the museum hopes to welcome 60,000 indoor visitors. The success of this project will be measured by overall visitation, and also by the scope and depth of press reviews, interactions observed on digital platforms and satisfaction surveys conducted by the Museum's team.
Location:
Montréal, Quebec, CA H3A 1E9
Reference Number:
129-2021-2022-Q1-00040
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Le Musée McCord Stewart
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to, and promote local documentary heritage.