The National Gallery of Canada as an institution set a high standard of excellence for its Canadian Collection - a pivotal piece is the Group of Seven. We are the proud home of the largest and most important collection of their collective works
Tom Thomson s Jack Pine is one of the most recognizable images of the Group of Seven - every schoolchild is familiar with this masterpiece. It is an icon for Canadians and remains the primary marketing image (artwork) for the National Gallery.
The Group of Seven is featured prominently in the National Collection
Group of Seven at the NGC By the numbers Original Seven Harris 49 paintings 42 drawings Varley 27 Paintings 33 drawings Jackson 107 Paintings 681 Drawings 1 Print Lismer 60 Paintings 125 Drawings 16 Prints Macdonald 88 Paintings 118 Drawings 5 Prints Carmichael 33 Paintings 736 Drawings 10 Prints Johnston 3 Paintings 6 Drawings
Group of Seven at the NGC By the numbers Predecessor & Additions Thomson 141 Paintings 27 Drawings Casson 4 Paintings 1 Drawing 6 Prints Holgate 8 Paintings 6 Drawings 48 Prints Fitzgerald 29 Paintings 116 Drawings 109 Prints
A special feature is the juxtaposition of the initial sketches of Algonquin Park with the finished canvas.
McCallum Cottage
Taiga Garden Terre sauvage Inspiration for the taiga garden on the southeast side, with its severe northern beauty and muted colours, came from A.Y. Jackson s painting Terre Sauvage. A.Y. Jackson, Canadian, 1882-1974 Acquired 1936, National Gallery of Canada (no. 4351) Courtesy of the Estate of the late Dr. Naomi Jackson Groves
Special exhibitions highlighting the works of the Group of Seven, which have toured nationally and internationally: - 1995-96:The Group of Seven: Art for a Nation 13 Oct - 31 Dec (exhibition travelled Canada 1996) - 1999: Terre Sauvage: The Canadian Landscape and the Group of Seven toured China, Mexico, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. (1999-2001, NGC) - 2002: Tom Thomson 7 June to 8 September - 2004: The Group of Seven in Western Canada 10 October to 4 January (NGC) - 2012: Painting Canada: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven (Dulwich & NGC)
Art for a Nation (1995) Attracted 69,890 visitors Most successful exhibition attendance per day plus revenue Impressive considering surcharge & Collection admission was free at the time
Terre Sauvage: The Canadian Landscape and the Group of Seven (1999) Toured China, Mexico, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway from 1999-2001
The Tom Thomson exhibition (2002) Billed as the tourism event of the summer and it was - attracting 105,238 visitors! National Gallery of Canada / Vancouver Art Gallery / Musée du Québec / Art Gallery of Ontario / Winnipeg Art Gallery
The Group of Seven in Western Canada (2004) Showcased five decades of groundbreaking work in Canada s West Featured 180 rarely seen paintings and drawings Offered an unprecedented view of the West from 1914 to the 1960s Organized by Calgary s Glenbow Museum
Organized by the NGC and Dulwich Picture Gallery to mark its Bi-centenary In collaboration with the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo and the Groninger Museum, with the generous support of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and other institutional and private lenders.
On view at the Dulwich Picture Gallery / National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo, Norway / The Groninger Museum, Groningen, the Netherlands The most impressive exhibition dedicated to Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven ever to travel to Great Britain and Europe.
These artists produced some of the most vibrant and beautiful landscapes of the twentieth century. The Canadians have kept this particular light under a bushel for far too long As for Tom Thomson what he achieved in his tragically short career (just 5 years) is extraordinary. He is Canada s very own Van Gogh. Ian Dejardin, director at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Sponsorship The exhibitions are made possible through the generous support of corporate and private business in presenting, media, and supporting roles. As well as assistance from of the Department of Canadian Heritage Museum Assistance Program and the Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program.
Complemented by guided tours and audio tours Often accompanied by an exhibition catalogue, and supported by the sale of branded commercial goods
Icons of Ontario Best-known for their work in Central and Eastern Canada, Have respect of all Canadians and all who have knowledge of their work, Approachable in subject, Broad spectrum of potential experiences & collaborations, Highly marketable in digital age.
Canada s 150 th celebration Using this international platform to put focus on quintessential Canadian experiences In May 2017, the National Gallery of Canada will unveil its revisioned Canadian galleries. Not since its construction in 1988 has the National Gallery seen such an extensive rethink of this 45,000 square-foot space.
Canada s Collection The Group of Seven will feature prominently in the new format. Archival material will look at how the Group fits into the story of Canadian art, where they came from and their lasting impact and legacy.
Fulfillment Canned tours have a short shelf-life, thus we offer highlight tours that can be customized to the groups interest. Shorter snapshot tours possible. Prints, catalogues, collectibles, jewelry and fashion goods are all available in the NGC Boutique currently undergoing a complete renovation.
Group of Seven Tourism Partnerships