National Bank Private Wealth 1859

The Collectors Symposium, presented by National Bank Private Wealth 1859, was established so that participants could share in the experience of sitting on an art acquisition committee. This unique evening, which is much appreciated by art lovers and collectors, also offers those less familiar with contemporary art a chance to discover current works and the important role they play within a museum collection.

In the last six years, this event that ties in closely with the mission of both the Foundation and the museum, has allowed major works to be added to the Musée Collection. The proceeds it generates, thanks in no small part to the generous participation of National Bank, have enabled the museum to acquire pieces by Valérie Blass, Ed Pien, Adrian Paci, Pierre Dorion, and Michel de Broin among others.

The Foundation considers it a great privilege to enjoy the ongoing support of National Bank, for which it is deeply grateful. Tribute is also due to Dr. Diane Vachon who, for the past five years, has worked with passion and determination to make the Symposium a reality.

Collectors Symposium 2012

Presented by National Bank Private Wealth 1859
October 18, 2012
Honorary Chair: Lillian Mauer
Chair: Dr. Diane Vachon
Works acquired: Dead Star, 2008, Cut Into the Dark, 2010 and Drunken Brawl, 2011 by Michel de Broin, 

 

Photo: danielchoiniere.com

Collectors Symposium 2011

Presented by National Bank Private Wealth 1859
October 20, 2011
Honorary Chair: Céline Robitaille Lamarre
Chair: Dr. Diane Vachon
Work acquired: Last Gestures, 2009, by Adrian Paci

Photo: Philippe Casgrain

Collectors Symposium 2010

Presented by National Bank Private Wealth 1859
November 4, 2010
Honorary Chair: Phoebe Greenberg
Chair: Dr. Diane Vachon
Work acquired: Femme panier, 2010, by Valérie Blass

Collectors Symposium 2009

Presented by National Bank Financial Group
November 12, 2009
Honorary Chair: Dr. Diane Vachon
Chair: Jean-Claude Baudinet
Work acquired: Remembering the Past, Present and Future, 2008, by Ed Pien

Collectors Symposium 2008

Presented by National Bank Financial Group
November 6, 2008
Honorary Chair: Niky Papachristidis
Chair: Dr. Diane Vachon
Work acquired: Intérieur (fenêtre), 2008, by Pierre Dorion

Collectors Symposium 2007

April 12, 2007
Honorary Chair: Roy Heenan
Works acquired: On Reflection, 2006, by Etienne Zack, and Possible Woods, 2007, by Dil Hildebrand