Burlington artists have some of their work added to the province’s permanent collection.

By Staff

BURLINGTON, ON

January 8, 2014

The Ontario Archives has purchased two more pieces of artwork from the Burlington Art Centre Art Sales and Rental collection.

Claudette Losier’s  “Night Vision” has been purchased by the province as part of its permanent collection.

The work purchased this time was by Marc L. Gagnon and Claudette Losier.   Ms Losier recently won a  prestigious award.

Marc L. Gagnon did “Horizons” which is also now part of the provinces permanent collection.

This is the second occasion for such a purchase.  The Ontario Archives has built a state of the art facility to temporarily house the artworks before they begin their journey to municipal offices throughout Ontario.

The artists are paid 55% of the selling price, BAC gets 45%. Net revenue goes to the BAC, to help support programs and services.


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