McMaster University: Meet the Museum of Art's first Aboriginal Curatorial Resident

Rhéanne Chartrand has been named the McMaster Museum of Art's first Aboriginal Curatorial Resident.

Her one-year residency runs July, 2016 through June, 2017.

During the year, Chartrand will develop two exhibitions at McMaster centred on Indigenous art. More specifically, her focus will be contemporary Indigenous artists and the history of curatorial practice related to Indigenous art in Canada. Leading up to the exhibitions, her work at the Museum will include collections research, programming and partnerships with Indigenous communities.

Chartrand has worked with numerous galleries and cultural organizations including Aboriginal Pavillion for Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games, Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance, and aluCine Latin Film+Media Arts Festival. She brings rich experience and energy to the MMA residency, as well as a deep commitment to build cross-cultural connections and creative collaborations between Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

“The Museum has a strong history of exhibiting and collecting Indigenous art,” says MMA Director and Chief Curator Carol Podedworny. “We are thrilled to now welcome Rhéanne to our team, to learn from, and to share her voice and vision.”

This Residency was made possible by the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost, McMaster University.

Source: http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/article/meet-the-museum-of-arts-first-aboriginal-curatorial-resident/