Symposium des collectionneurs Banque Nationale Gestion privée 1859, 2024 Edition

The Fondation du MAC invites you to enjoy a unique and exclusive experience at the 2024 edition of the Symposium des collectionneurs Banque Nationale Gestion privée 1859.

Under the honorary presidency of Stéfanie Roy and Louis T. Lemay, this benefit event places you at the heart of the museum collecting process.

Over a gourmet meal, dive into the world of contemporary art through a unique immersive experience: take part in an acquisition committee, discover two artworks exhibited exclusively for the occasion, and take part in a decisive vote to choose the one that will become part of the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) collection.

With Éric Bujold (National Bank) as the host presenter, this evening will offer you the opportunity to exchange ideas with influential art world figures – artists, collectors, gallerists, curators and curators. You’ll discover a variety of perspectives on the works on display and on museum collecting. The event will be hosted by Eva Hartling, who will guide and inspire this meeting of art, reflection and passion. We’re also pleased to be supported by National Bank’s Eric Bujold.

Join us on October 22, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Galerie Blouin Division. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute directly to the MAC’s collection and actively support contemporary art.

Tickets cost $1,250, including a tax receipt for the eligible portion.

Places are limited, so book now to guarantee your participation in this evening of fascinating discussion and enlightened insights into contemporary art.

Don’t miss this chance to leave your mark on the MAC collection!

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Honorary Presidency

Louis T. Lemay, President & Excellence Facilitator, Lemay
Architect, Fellow of the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada, Member of the American Institute of Architecture, YPO Gold Member for the Chapter of Quebec, Canada

For the past 40 years, Louis has dedicated his career to championing groundbreaking, meaningful and sustainable architecture. His practice is guided by a strong belief in the power of designing spaces that enhance the natural and built environment, foster users’ well-being and create lasting value for the communities they serve.

Stéfanie Roy, LEED ecological associate Architect

Stéfanie has developed expertise in coordinating office layouts and urban planning. For the past 20 years, she has been sculpting by assembling and welding industrial objects in recycled steel, although she only does this as a hobby. She is a fervent admirer of modern and contemporary art as well as architecture, nurturing a deep love of beauty in all its forms. She is therefore actively involved in a number of arts philanthropy committees.

Words from Honorary Presidency

‘‘As artisans of the built world, we are proud to support the Symposium des collectionneurs Banque Nationale Gestion privée 1859. For us, this is a privileged opportunity to share our love of the arts and to add our vision to that of artists, in the company of many of the key figures in Montreal’s contemporary art world.

Through their vision and approach, these artists forge the foundations of our distinct yet diverse cultural identity. The Symposium des collectionneurs Banque Nationale Gestion privée 1859 represents a unique opportunity to encourage and promote their talents, to become part of their history and to invest in the MAC’s mission, by allowing us to become, for the span of an evening, protagonists of the artistic avant-garde.

We’ll all emerge enriched and inspired by the discussions generated by the works presented. Our identity will be enriched one work at a time, while constituting an important legacy for future generations.

We would like to thank National Bank Private Banking 1859 and the Fondation du MAC for this privileged incursion into the artistic world.’’

Louis T. Lemay and Stéfanie Roy

Host Presenter

Éric Bujold, Chief Customer Relations Officer, National Bank

Committed to the Fondation du MAC and the Symposium des collectionneurs Banque Nationale Gestion privée 1859, Éric Bujold is driven by a passion for contemporary art. The Foundation wishes to extend its gratitude to him and to National Bank Private Banking 1859 for their ongoing support in bringing this exceptional event to life.

What is an acquisition committee?

The acquisition process at the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) is a rigorous one, designed to enrich the collection in a thoughtful and coherent approach. The Musée’s curators submit acquisition proposals to a committee of qualified members. The committee analyzes each work according to several criteria, including artistic importance, historical relevance, quality, and alignment with the museum’s collection orientations. Following the committee’s evaluation, recommendations are submitted to the Board of Directors for final approval.

About

Symposium des collectionneurs Banque Nationale Gestion privée 1859 aims to provide participants with the experience of an acquisition committee. An event highly prized by collectors and art lovers, this unique evening also allows the uninitiated to discover current art and the relevance of its presence in a museum collection.

This event, which is so close to the very mission of the Foundation and that of the Museum, has enabled the acquisition of important works for the MAC’s collection. It is thanks to the profits from this event, largely attributable to the generous participation of the National Bank Private Banking 1859, that the Museum was able to acquire works by Janet Werner, Skawennati, Onkweshòn:’a, Etienne Zack, Dil Hildebrand, Valérie Blass, Ed Pien, Adrian Paci, Pierre Dorion, Michel de Broin, Nicolas Baier and Hito Steyerl.

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