Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2006-04-06
Invested on: 2007-02-09
Claude Gosselin has long been devoted to promoting contemporary art by Canadian and international artists. His unique contribution as an administrator is exemplified by the tools he created-unparalleled in Canada-to promote modern art. He launched "Les Cent Jours d'art contemporain de Montréal", the "Biennale de Montréal" and the Centre international d'art contemporain, of which he is executive and artistic director. He has also held strategic positions with the Canada Council for the Arts and the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, in addition to being sought out for his expertise at international conferences. Through his commitment to cultural organizations, including the Société des musées québécois and O Vertigo Danse, he is a key figure in promoting our culture.