FIRST - Canadian Military Art Program - PREMIER - Programme d'art militaire du Canada - Ottawa, Ontario
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This plaque is located inside the Lebreton Gallery of the Canadian War Museum, in Ottawa, Ontario. Cette plaque est située à l'intérieur de la galerie Lebreton du musée Canadien de la Guerre, à Ottawa, en Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM10NNY
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/03/2019
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Canadian War Memorial Fund
Created in 1916 by Max Aitken (Lord Beaverbrook), the Fund was Canada’s first art program, establishing a tradition of commissioning artists to depict Canada at war. Over 100 artists, one third of them Canadians, produced nearly 1,000 artworks for the fund during the first World War. This initiative ensured a permanent legacy of Canadian art and a visual record of the country’s war effort, helping to foster a sense of national identify. By drawing media attention, supporting artists and creating connections within the art world, the Fund nurtured the development of Canadian Art.
Le Fonds de souvenirs de Guerre Canadiens
Premier programme d’art militaire du Canada, le Fonds, crée en 1916 par Max Aitken (Lord Beaverbrook) a institué la pratique d’illustrer l’expérience de guerre canadienne au moyen d’œuvres d’art. Plus de 100 artistes, dont un tier provient du Canada, produisent près de 1000 œuvres pour le Fonds pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Ce riche patrimoine d’art canadien et de documents visuels de l’effort de guerre a contribué à forgé un sentiment d’identité nationale. En attirant l’attention des médias, en soutenant les artistes et en créant des liens dans le monde des arts, le Fonds a aussi favorisé le développement de l’art canadien.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1916
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