Crown Collection
The Crown Collection is the assemblage of more than 7,000 objects,[1] including contemporary and antique art and furnishings, books, rugs, and other objects owned by the sovereign in right of Canada, many of which are used to furnish the country's official residences.[2][3]
The collection is managed by the
Works are generally by Canadian artists and craftsmen and/or are of significance in Canadian history,
Pieces used in Canada's official residences are selected so as to reflect the country's "diverse artistic and cultural traditions"; all art displayed is by Canadian artists, including Inuit works.[3] Public Services and Procurement Canada oversees the Crown Collection pieces that have been installed in the official residences, keeping inventory and commissioning any necessary restoration.[3]
See also
References
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- ^ Canadiana Fund 2007, Gifts to the Crown Collection, p. 4
- ^ Canadiana Fund (2006). "The Canadiana Foundation" (PDF). In the Know. 1. Ottawa: National Capital Commission: 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 June 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2010.
- ^ Canadiana Fund 2006, Governor General Becomes Honorary Patron of the Canadiana Fund, p. 1
- ^ "Property Management > What We Manage > Heritage Conservation > Managing the Official Residences > The Canadiana Fund". National Capital Commission. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ^ National Capital Commission. "Student Services > Careers > Artswork > Curator, Official Residneces Crown Collection". Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ^ Canadiana Fund 2007, Ontario Artist Showcased in Canada's National Homes, p. 2
- ^ Canadiana Fund 2007, MacKay-Keefer Legacy Cup, p. 1
- ^ The Canadian Crown Jewels, The Maple Monarchists, 8 February 2018, retrieved 29 March 2023
- ^ "Official Residences > The Canadiana Fund > Collection Highlights". National Capital Commission. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2010.
- ^ Office of the Governor General of Canada. "The Residences > The Citadelle of Québec > Plan Your Visit > Tour of the Residences". Queen's Printer for Canada. Retrieved 16 August 2010.