Bank of America Deepens Support for the Arts in Canada
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Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) announced three initiatives to support the arts in Canada, expanding its long-standing cultural preservation work dating back to 2013 and roots in Canada since 1903.
New funding supports conservation projects in Montreal and Toronto and lead sponsorship of the American Institute for Conservation's Annual Meeting in Montreal.
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New funding supports cultural preservation initiatives in
Key points
- Expanded funding and programming help to preserve art and cultural heritage in
Canada - Support combines conservation leadership with long–standing local ties in
Canada - Since 2013, Bank of America has funded several initiatives in
Canada spanning restoration projects and partnerships with leading cultural institutions - Bank of America's roots in
Canada go back to 1903
These efforts build on the firm's long-standing commitment to cultural preservation in
"At Bank of America, we believe that investing in the arts enriches lives, and we support nonprofit partners to expand access while preserving art and heritage for future generations," said Drew McDonald, Country Executive and President of Bank of America Canada. "We're especially proud of our long-standing roots in
Bank of America is providing funding to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) to restore Alice Rahon's Juggler (1946) through its Art Conservation Project. It is one of only 18 historic artworks worldwide to receive the conservation grant by the firm.
A complex marionette sculpture – with a deeply moving story, Juggler was created shortly after World War II, when Rahon, an eminent figure of the Surrealist movement, turned to the cosmos to contemplate the continuation of humanity after such a catastrophe.
The work is in unstable condition today. The current system of presentation in a transparent plexiglass box induces physical stress in the structure and increases the risk of breakage, torsion, and deformation of the metallic components and micro-lift in the gold paint layer.
The grant will enable the complete restoration of the artwork, bringing together MMFA curators, conservation specialists, and a puppeteer to conduct expert analysis, restore movement, and create a custom suspension harness and display case that ensure long-term protection while honoring the work's identity as a marionette.
"Alice Rahon's Juggler is an extraordinary work of postwar Surrealism, and its conservation is essential to preserving the stories and artistic voices that shape our cultural memory," said Mary-Dailey Desmarais, Zhao-Ionescu Chief Curator of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. "The financial support enables us to stabilize and restore this remarkably delicate sculpture so it can be shared with the public as the artist intended. The collaboration with the bank allows us to protect a vital piece of artistic heritage and deepen our commitment to conservation excellence in
In line with Bank of America's commitment to art conservation, the firm was the lead sponsor of the American Institute for Conservation's (AIC) Annual Meeting and Conference this year —marking its fourth year supporting the event—which took place in
This year's programming included talks, panels, and presentations centered on the theme "Conservation at the Intersection of Innovation and Tradition," exploring how conservation practices evolve at the edge of experimentation while remaining deeply rooted in continuity, legacy, and community.
As part of the conference, the AIC led a Community Partnership Project at McGill University's Redpath Museum. Also supported by Bank of America, the initiative brought together emerging and established conservation professionals to help improve storage conditions for the museum's collections. The team worked on the conservation of a unique collection of historic woven baskets and developed a plan to enhance the institution's long-term preservation capabilities.
"Bank of America's support for our meeting and this project continue to demonstrate their outstanding commitment to preservation and the arts," said Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe, Executive Director of AIC. "Being able to gather as a community and give back to our hosting city is incredibly meaningful—Bank of America is an essential partner in this work."
The Art Gallery of
"Pegi Nicol MacLeod was a trailblazing Modern artist, and her paintings are a treasured part of the AGO Collection. Stabilizing these works so they may return to public view is an important step in advancing recognition of her remarkable legacy," said Maria Sullivan, Head of Conservation, Art Gallery of
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