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December 5, 2019

News archive between 2012 and 2019

Museum Announcements

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2019

McCord Museum Holiday Programming continues
Relive the magic of Ogilvy’s mechanical Christmas window displays and take part in a host of memorable family activities
Montreal, December 18, 2019 

It’s Your Move! Board Games: Larger Than Life
New focus for the McCord Museum’s 10th toy exhibition
Montreal, December 7, 2019 

Gabor Szilasi: The Art World in Montreal, 1960–1980
A new McCord Museum publication on photography
Montreal, November 12, 2019 

McCord Museum Holiday Programming
Relive the magic of Ogilvy’s mechanical Christmas window displays and take part in a host of memorable family activitie
Montreal, November 4, 2019 

The McCord Museum Pays Tribute to Fashion Designer Jean-Claude Poitras
A major exhibition devoted to his creations and sources of inspiration opens October 24
Montreal, October 22, 2019 

Already over 100 000 people have taken in the exhibition on Haida culture at the McCord Museum
A must-see before October 27
Montreal, October 16, 2019 

The McCord Stewart Museum’s Notman Photographic Archives are included in the prestigious Canada Memory of the World Register of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO
Montreal, September 11, 2019 

The McCord Museum launches EncycloFashionQC, the first online encyclopedia devoted exclusively to Quebec fashion
Montreal, September 10, 2019 

The Biennale joins forces with the McCord Museum for the exhibition Celia Perrin Sidarous: The Archivist
Montreal, September 9, 2019 

Fall cultural calendar at the McCord Museum: Three new exhibitions and some twenty cultural events you won’t want to miss
Montreal, August 22, 2019 

This summer, discover the McCord Museum in the open air!
Summer programming with something for everyone at the McCord Museum
Montreal, July 9, 2019 

The Polaroid Project: At the Intersection of Art and Technology
A Canadian exclusive at the McCord Museum
Montreal, June 11, 2019 

Montreal to welcome a new city museum – Major benefactor donates $15 million
Montreal, April 30, 2019 

Sding K’awXangs—Haida: Supernatural Stories
A look at Haida culture at the McCord Museum
Montreal, April 23, 2019 

McCord Museum brings together Montrealers of all backgrounds to raise profile of obscure national symbol
Montreal, April 1st, 2019 

Artist-in-residence Hannah Claus revisits the McCord Museum’s collection with the exhibition there’s a reason for our connection
Montreal, March 12, 2019 

Explore humanity’s greatest inventions and discoveries in a new interactive online project by Google Arts & Culture, in collaboration with the McCord Museum
Montreal, March 6, 2019 

Shame and Prejudice: A Story of Resilience at the McCord Museum
Kent Monkman brings his latest solo exhibition to Montreal
Montreal, February 5, 2019 

2018

2019: Rich and varied programming on Indigenous Cultures, Photography and Fashion at the McCord Museum
Montreal, December 26, 2018 

Treasures in the Attic: Discover iconic toys Loved by five generations of Montrealers!
Montreal, December 15, 2018 

Adopt a Stuffed Animal!
McCord Museum Foundation launches original campaign to preserve Montreal holiday tradition
Montreal, November 13, 2018 

Enchanted Worlds
The mechanical Christmas displays from Ogilvy’s department store, presented for first time at the McCord Museum
Montreal, November 13, 2018 

Spotlight on First Nations cultures at the McCord Museum: Nadia Myre, Kent Monkman, Hannah Claus and an exhibition of Haida art
Montreal, October 30, 2018 

Tragedy in Pittsburgh: McCord Museum invites Montrealers to come learn more about the city’s Jewish Community
Montreal, October 29, 2018 

McCord Museum receives international award for its Notman, A Visionary Photographer, communications campaign
Montreal, October 2, 2018 

2018-2019 Season at the McCord Museum
Spotlight on contemporary Aboriginal art and a rich family program
Montreal, August 21, 2018 

The McCord Museum features a rich outdoor program
Montreal, July 11, 2018 

North American exclusive premiere, the McCord Museum presents Balenciaga, Master of Couture
Montreal, June 12, 2018 

In the Studio with Notman
An exhibition of artist in residence Marisa Portolese
Montreal, May 22, 2018 

McCord Museum Annual Ball to spotlight Spain and Balenciaga
Montreal, May 3, 2018 

The McCord Museum presents the exhibition Shalom Montreal: Stories and Contributions of the Jewish Community
Montreal, May 1, 2018 

McCord Museum inherits Ogilvy’s iconic holiday windows as a legacy donation by Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
Montreal, March 21, 2018 

McCord Museum wins North American award for Fashioning Expo 67
Richard Martin Exhibition Award from the Costume Society of America
Montreal, March 5, 2018 

The McCord Museum presents Life Before Digital, an exhibition by the Montreal photographer Michel Campeau
Montreal, February 14, 2018 

The McCord Museum merges with Fashion Museum
Montreal, January 23, 2018 

2017

The McCord Museum presents The Art World in Montreal, 1960-1980, an exhibition by renowned photographer Gabor Szilasi
Montreal, December 5, 2017 

The McCord Museum presents Balenciaga, Master of Couture, a Major Fashion Exhibition
Montreal, November 27, 2017 

The Topsy-Turvy Storyland: An Adventure of Discovery to Break the Spell of the Fairy Carabosse
Montreal, November 19, 2017 

Suzanne Sauvage and the McCord Museum Take the Spotlight: Three Awards for the Cultural Institution and its President and Chief Executive Officer
Montreal, September 27, 2017 

Photography, Magic and Fairy Tales are on the Mccord Museum’s Cultural Calendar this Fall
Montreal, August 17, 2017 

Expo 67: The Place To Be – A new McCord Museum exhibition on McGill College avenue
Montreal, June 1, 2017 

The seventh edition of the McCord Museum’s Urban Forest
Montreal, May 25, 2017 

Illusions – The Art of Magic, an Immersion in Shows from the Golden Age of Magic. Opening at the McCord Museum in May 2017
Press release
Montreal, May 23, 2017 

La ville suspendue– The McCord Museum Tells the Stories of Montreal
Montreal, May 13, 2017 

A rich summer 2017 program at the McCord Museum: five exhibitions and activities for everyone
Montreal, May 4, 2017 

Abracadabra, Alakazam, Hocus Pocus… The McCord Museum Annual Ball 2017: a magical evening!
Montreal, April 25, 2017 

The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) Gives an Outstanding Achievement Award to Notman, A Visionary Photographer, Published by the McCord Museum
Montreal, April 10, 2017 

Last chance to see the exhibition Notman, A Visionary Photographer
Montreal, March 8, 2017 

Nuit Blanche 2017 at the Mccord Museum: Dresses & Yéyé to Celebrate Expo 67
Montreal, February 13, 2017 

The Mccord Museum Pays Tribute to Montreal’s Leading Families with a Digitization Project Sponsored by Sun Life Financial
Montreal, February 8, 2017 

Aislin: 50 Years Of Cartoons – A McCord Museum Exhibition for Spring 2017
Montreal, January 31, 2017 

The McCord Museum Day Camp 2017: Architecture and Magic, Two Passions to Discover!
Montreal, January 31, 2017 

Spring Break 2017 at the Mccord Museum: Discover and Learn While Having Fun
Montreal, January 23, 2017 

The Visionary Series – Montreal Entrepreneurs Tell Their Story at the Mccord Museum and the Notman House
Montreal, January 18, 2017 

2016

2017 McCord Museum Program: a Tribute to Montreal
Montreal, December 16, 2016 

Fashioning Expo 67, March 2017 at the McCord Museum. Relive an historic moment in fashion.
Press release
Montreal, December 12, 2016 

Christmas 2016 at the McCord Museum: A Destination for Fun, Culture and Gifts
Montreal, November 22, 2016 

Notman, A Visionary Photographer: the first retrospective dedicated to the most important internationally recognized 19th century Canadian photographer
Montreal, November 1st, 2016 

Eleganza – Italian Fashion From 1945 to Today has attracted the record number of 85 000 visitors to the Mccord Museum
Montreal, September 26, 2016 

2016-2017 Cultural Activities, A Rich and Diversified Program
Montreal, August 11, 2016 

2016-2017 Fall-Winter Season at the Mccord Museum
Montreal, August 10, 2016 

Notman, A Visionary Photographer
The first retrospective dedicated to the most important Canadian photographer of the 19th century and a pioneer of photography in Canada, opening Autumn 2016 at the Mccord Museum
Montreal, July 19, 2016 

Michèle Audette appointed to board of directors of Mccord Stewart Museum
Montreal, July 5, 2016 

Montreal Mansions, 1974: a bygone way of life immortalized in photographs by Charles Gurd
Montreal, June 14, 2016 

Mtl Urban Museum: reliving the history of Montreal, one step at a time
Montreal, June 14, 2016 

Summer Holidays! The halcyon days of Quebec summers past
Montreal, June 14, 2016 

Sixth edition of the McCord Museum’s Urban Forest: an oasis of peace in downtown Montreal!
Montreal, May 25, 2016 

The exhibition ELEGANZA: Italian Fashion From 1945 To Today opens at the Mccord Museum on May 26, 2016
Montreal, May 24, 2016 

Bella & Stravagante: Italy in the spotlight at the 2016 McCord Museum annual Ball
Montreal, May 4, 2016 

The McCord Museum launches francization program for newcomers
Montreal, March 31, 2016 

The McCord Museum will celebrate Montreal’s digital creativity during After Hours at the McCord – Creative Montreal: the official launch of Montreal Digital Spring
Montreal, March 15, 2016 

The McCord Museum welcomes the 34th edition of the International Festival of Films on Art
Montreal, March 1, 2016 

The McCord Museum presents Decolonial Gestures or Doing it Wrong? Refaire le chemin., an installation by Algonquin multidisciplinary artist Nadia Myre
Montreal, February 16, 2016 

The McCord Museum promises a week rich with discoveries for its spring break!
Montreal, February 11, 2016 

Musical, festive exhibition visits at the McCord Museum for the 14th edition of the Nuit blanche à Montréal
Montreal, February 9, 2016 

The McCord Museum’s 2016 day camp: imagination, creation and collections!
Montreal, February 3, 2016 

2015

Montreal creativity, renowned photographers and Italian fashion brought together for the McCord Museum’s 2016 program
Montreal, December 17, 2015 

Welcoming Syrian refugees: the McCord Museum takes part in the 25 000 Tuques project
Montreal, December 1, 2015 

OFF375: 15 museums for a 375th that’s 100% history
Montreal, November 19, 2015 

Mister Rabbit’s Circus is coming to the McCord Museum for the 6th edition of the toys exhibition!
Montreal, October 29, 2015 

After Hours at the McCord, Urban Montreal: A unique event celebrating the city
Montreal, October 8, 2015 

Montreal Through the Eyes of Vittorio: 50 Years of City Life and Graphic Design
Montreal, September 25, 2015 

2015-2016 Season at The McCord Museum : A rich and varied Program
Montreal, August 21, 2015 

Last chance to see the Horst: Photographer of Style exhibition at the McCord Museum
Montreal, August 10, 2015 

David W. Marvin: Street Chronicles 1965 – 1975
Montreal, June 9, 2015 – High Resolution Photos 

Fifth Edition of the McCord Museum Urban Forest: Free activities and performances offered throughout the summer season
Montreal, June 1, 2015 

Works by Legendary Photographer Horst at the McCord Museum
Montreal, May 12. 2015 – High Resolution Photos 

Montreal Museums Day: Fashion Photographs, Queer Baroque Ceramics, and First Peoples at the McCord Museum
May 2015 

2015 McCord Museum Annual Ball Celebrates “Montreal by Night”
Montreal, April 26, 2015 

The 6th Edition of the McCord Museum Sugar Ball on May 8, 2015. An Event You Won’t Want to Miss.
Montreal, April 24, 2015 

Experience Montreal Through the Sounds of History: The McCord Museum Introduces a New Game for Digital Devices
Montreal, April 7, 2015 

Camp Fires: The Queer Baroque of Léopold Foulem, Paul Mathieu and Richard Milette
Montreal, April 7, 2015 –  High Resolution Photos 

The McCord Museum Day Camp: Dance and Take the Spotlight
Montreal, February 17, 2015 

The McCord Museum has Acquired an Outstounding Collection of Posters From the World of Magic , the Largest in Canada
Montreal, February 10, 2015 – High Resolution Photos 

Works by Legendary Photographer Horst at the McCord Museum in May 2015
Montreal, January 28, 2015 

Grandparents Weekend at the McCord Museum, February 7 and 8, 2015: Free Admission
Montreal, January 20, 2015 

Spring break at the McCord Museum: Where Fun Meets Discovery
Montreal, January 12, 2015 

2014

The McCord Museum presents The End of the Beginning, a new work by Frédéric Lavoie, as part of its Artist-in-Residence program
Montreal, December 10, 2014- High Resolution Photos 

The Island of Toys – Explore a fantasy island
Montreal, November 19, 2014 – High Resolution Photos 

Love in Fine Fashion – Wedding Dresses from the McCord Museum
Montreal, November 18, 2014 –High Resolution Photos 

A first for the McCord Museum: After Hours at the McCord or the art of doing evenings differently
Montreal, September 3, 2014 

Family Activities at the McCord Museum, October 2014 – April 2015
Montreal, August 21, 2014 

Fall-Winter 2014-2015 at the McCord Museum
Montreal, August 13, 2014 

The McCord Museum enhances its MTL Urban Museum application with new points of interest and a brand new indoor component
Montreal, July 17, 2014 

Homage to a lost institution: Bens, The Legendary Deli, at the McCord Museum
Montreal, June 17, 2014 

Harry Sutcliffe – Strolling Through Montreal: an outdoor exhibition on McGill College Avenue
Montreal, June 13, 2014 

The McCord Museum Urban Forest: A flamboyant fourth edition!
Montreal, June 10, 2014 

The McCord Museum presents Music – Quebec: From Charlebois to Arcade Fire
Montreal, May 28, 2014 

The 5th edition of the Sugar Ball will move to the beat of Quebec Music
Montreal, May 9, 2014 

The McCord Museum annual ball: a prestigious evening in support of our cultural heritage
Montreal, April 30, 2014 

McCord Museum wins Grand prix du tourisme in “under 100,000 visitors” category for it’s Grace Kelly exhibition
Montreal, April 7, 2014 

The McCord Museum invites Montrealers to join forces and contribute to the purchase of the Kent Monkman work Welcome to the Studio: An allegory for artistic reflection and transformation
Montreal, March 12, 2014 

Discovering fun in history! Spring Break at the McCord Museum
Montreal, February 19, 2014 

History and the performing arts meet: McCord Museum day camp
Montreal, February 13, 2014 

2013

Claire Beaugrand-Champagne. Touching Reality. Photographs from 1970 to 2013 exhibition at the McCord Museum
Montreal, December 4, 2013 

McCord Museum intergenerational get-togethers: 40 young volunteers get involved to share our stories
Montreal, November 20, 2013 

Toys – Misson Cosmos at the McCord Museum
Montreal, November 20, 2013 

2013 Colloquim. Collecting knowledge: New dialogues on McCord Museum Collections
Montreal, October 31, 2013 

Autumn Celebration of Aboriginal Creativity
Montreal, October 21. 2013 

From Philadelphia to Monaco: Grace Kelly – Beyond the Icon : The McCord Museum welcomes His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco
Montreal, September 27, 2013 

Fall cultural calendar at the McCord Museum offers a diverse program of activities
Montreal, August 22, 2013 

McCord and Stewart Museums announce merger
Montreal, August 14, 2013 

Honouring Memory – Canada’s Residential Schools
Montreal, June 19, 2013 

Wearing our Identity – The First Peoples Collection: launch of the exhibition catalogue
Montreal, June 19, 2013 

The annual McCord Museum Ball : A prestigious evening in support of our cultural heritage
Montreal, May 29, 2013 

The McCord Museum Urban Forest : Third edition greener and more entertaining than ever
Montreal, May 23, 2013 

Ticket sales begin for the exhibition From Philadelphia to Monaco: Grace Kelly – Beyond the Icon
Montreal, May 17, 2013 

The 4th edition of the McCord Museum Sugar Ball: A chic evening that celebrates Montreal life
Montreal, April 23, 2013 

Wearing our Identity – The First Peoples Collection, the new permanent exhibition at the McCord Museum: an open invitation to reflect on the notion of clothing as an affirmation of identity
Montreal, April 17, 2013 

Headwear and hats top the list of attractions at the McCord Museum
Montreal, April 9, 2013 

Take a trip around the world! March Break and the McCord Museum Day Camp
Montreal, February 27, 2013 

The McCord Museum presents From Philadelphia to Monaco: Grace Kelly – Beyond the Icon
Montreal, February 20, 2013 

Haiti: Chaos and Daily Life by photographer Benoit Aquin at the McCord Museum – a snapshot of the Haitian people since the January 2010 earthquake
Montreal, February 12, 2013 

Nuit blanche 2013 at the McCord Museum: discover key moments in Montreal’s history
Montreal, February 12, 2013 

2012

The McCord presents Families, by Marie-Claude Bouthillier, the inaugural exhibition of its new Artist-in-Residenceprogram
Montreal, December 6, 2012 

Toys 3 – The Voyage at the McCord Museum: a delightful adventure to Toyland!
Montreal, November 7, 2012 

McCord Museum wins the Gold Multimédi’Art interactive award for its MTL Urban Museumapplication
Montreal, October 22, 2012 

Renowned international photographer Mimmo Jodice at the McCord Museum
Montreal, October 10, 2012 

Wine and Food at the Museum: an anticipated second annual fundraising event
Montreal, September 12, 2012 

The McCord Museum opens a unique and innovative window on Montreal
Montreal, July 11, 2012 

Monique Jérôme-Forget appointed Chair of the McCord Museum Board of Trustees
Montreal, June 21, 2012 

Cartooning Calamities!….at the McCord Museum
Montreal, June 18, 2012 

Alexander Henderson – Living Landscapes on McGill College. The eagerly awaited McCord Museum outdoor exhibition
Montreal, June 15, 2012 

An extraordinary Urban Forest in the heart of Montreal!
Montreal, June 7, 2012 

The McCord Museum presents Edward Curtis – Beyond Measure
Montreal, May 22, 2012 

The McCord Museum opens its doors for the 26th Montreal Museum Day
Montreal, May 3, 2012 

Spotlight on silent films as new exhibition at the McCord Museum opens: Mary Pickford and the Invention of the Movie Star
Montreal, May 3, 2012 

Montreal, City of History
Montreal, May 1, 2012 

The third edition of the McCord Museum’s Sugar Ball!
Montreal, April 26, 2012 

Come experience past and present Montreal at the McCord Museum’s Annual Ball
Montreal, April 24, 2012 

The McCord Museum presents portraits of Sieur de Longueuil and his wife
Montreal, April 5, 2012 

Lynne Cohen at the McCord Museum: preview of a major exhibition
Montreal, March 13, 2012 

The McCord Museum presents XTINCT, a sculpture by Laura Santini
Montreal, March 1, 2012 

Inuit Modern: an exhibition that sheds light on the evolution of Inuit art
Montreal, February 16, 2012 

Roll to the rhythms of Montreal at the 2012 McCord Museum Nuit Blanche
Montreal, February 7, 2012 

Focus on film and high fashion at the McCord Museum for Montreal Fashion Week
Montreal, February 7, 2012 

Impressions of a City, Montreal Through a Pinhole | A Different Point of View at the McCord Museum
Montreal, January 24, 2012 

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