MEDIA ALERT & PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - MAJOR ART ACQUISITION ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE
McMICHAEL CANADIAN ART COLLECTION ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 AT 11:30 AM

TORONTO, Sept. 7 /CNW/ -

WHAT:

Join us for a special announcement regarding a major art acquisition for the McMichael Collection and to learn more about our upcoming Grounds Enhancement Project.

WHY:

The McMichael will unveil its significant plans to enhance the gallery grounds and build an outdoor Sculpture Garden featuring works by a well known Canadian artist (identity of the artist to be revealed during the announcement). Artworks will be on display for photography/filming by the media. The McMichael previously received confirmation on March 12, 2010 that the Federal and Provincial governments will contribute $4.2 million through the Infrastructure Stimulus Funding program to complete this major project.

WHERE:

McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Grand Hall

10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, ON L0J 1C0

905.893.1121, www.mcmichael.com

WHEN:

September 8. Formal remarks will commence at 11:30 a.m. followed by a reception and refreshments at noon.

WHO:

Upkar Arora, Chair of McMichael Board of Trustees

Michael W. Johnston, Chair of McMichael Foundation Board of Directors

For further information: PLEASE RSVP - MEDIA CONTACT: Stephen Weir, Publicist, Gallery 905.893.1121, ext. 2529, Mobile [phone], Toronto 416-489-5868, Email [email protected]