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Discover Canadian art through these virtual art exhibits, museum and gallery collections and resources and lesson plans on the art works of Canadian artists.
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  2. Art Lesson Plans K-8

National Art Gallery Checks for Nazi Plunder

The National Gallery of Canada has published a list of art works in their permanent collection that have gaps in their provenance for the WWII years.

Canada Council Art Bank

The 17,000 contemporary Canadian art works in the Canada Council Art Bank can be rented by the private sector as well as the public sector.

Gestures and Words

Virtual exhibit of French Canadian art and culture across Canada. From the Virtual Museum of Canada.

Canadian War Artists World War II

A selection of the works of 18 Canadian war artists from World War II. From Library and Archives Canada.

The Group of Seven Story

Background on the members of the expanded Group of Seven, including photos, inspirations, and samples of their work. From the McMichael Collection.

Haida Art

Part of the Haida Spirits of the Sea virtual exhibit from the Virtual Museum of Canada.

Pride and Dignity

Selections from this exhibit of aboriginal photographic portraits. From the National Archives of Canada.

Shaped by the Sea

Selected art works from the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador show the influence of the ocean on Newfoundlanders.

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