Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 2019
• Invested on: May 02, 2024

Matthew Teitelbaum, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario and Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Matthew Teitelbaum has significantly contributed to Canada’s arts and culture scene. Under his visionary leadership, the Art Gallery of Ontario underwent a landmark expansion that elevated it to one of the country’s largest and most esteemed cultural institutions. Drawing from his fundamental belief that art can transform lives, he pioneered inclusion and accessibility programs for youth, seniors and newcomers. As the director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, he continues to lead the development of exhibitions and programs that attract and engage diverse audiences.