Grand Opening of a Dynamic Music Themed Exhibition at the Canada Council Âjagemô Gallery in partnership with the JUNO Awards, JUNO House: R-Evolutions

Ottawa, March 13, 2017 – In partnership with the JUNO Awards, the Canada Council for the Arts announced today the opening of a new art and memorabilia exhibition in the Canada Council Âjagemô gallery in Ottawa. JUNO House: R-Evolutions, curated by journalist and musicologist Allan Wigney will offer the public a unique opportunity to experience the story of Canadian music through the lens of the nation’s public arts funder. Joni Mitchell’s artwork, k.d. lang’s “wedding dress”, Drake’s running shoes and more will share the space with pieces from the National Music Centre, JUNO Awards memorabilia and artwork from Canada Council’s Art Bank.

• Canada Council’s support for music and musicians provides a vital leg-up to Canadian talent – whether a musical festival, a symphony orchestra, a jazz trio or a DJ.
• Since 1970, the growing music scene has been furthered by the JUNO Awards, an annual celebration of the best in Canadian music.
• The Canada Council sponsors the World Music Album of the Year category.
• Last fall, CARAS announced that the Canada Council space would be the official location of JUNO House during the week of events (March 27 – Apr 2) leading up to The JUNO Awards Broadcast on April 2, 2017.
• This exhibition will be the backdrop for events and announcements during JUNO Week.

Canada Council for the Arts

The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada’s national public arts funder. We champion and invest in artistic excellence so that Canadians may enjoy and participate in a rich cultural life. In 2015-16 we allocated $157.4 million dollars towards artistic creation and innovation through our grants, prizes and payments. We also conduct research, convene activities and work with partners to advance the sector and help embed the arts more deeply in communities across the country. We are responsible for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO which promotes the values and programs of UNESCO to contribute to a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable future for Canadians. The Canada Council Art Bank operates art rental programs and helps further public engagement with contemporary arts.

About CARAS

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/L’académie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l’enregistrement (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music industry and to contribute toward higher artistic and industry standards. The main focus of CARAS is the exploration and development of ongoing opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music through vehicles such as The JUNO Awards and other year-round initiatives. For more information on the 46th Annual JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) please visit www.junoawards.ca.

Items on loan from: CARAS/The JUNOAwards, National Music Centre, Library and Archives Canada, McMaster University (Bruce Cockburn archives), Carleton University, Museum of Science and Technology and the many artists featured.