TORONTO - Matthew Teitelbaum, director and chief executive of the Art Gallery of Ontario, has received a $20,000 award for his work to expand and update the gallery.
"The Transformation AGO project is inspirational to the entire Canadian art world and sets a standard by which all public institutions can and should aspire," said David Liss, artistic director of the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, which sponsors the award with BMO Financial Group.
"Matthew's accomplishment as the leader of this team and community effort also serves as a personal inspiration to me and to many of my colleagues."
The award will be presented at an April 23 gala.
Architect Frank Gehry's $276-million renovation of the AGO opened in November.
"It is deeply gratifying to be a part of the remarkable cultural moment that is the new Art Gallery of Ontario," said Teitelbaum.
The Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art was founded in 1999 with a mandate to exhibit, research, collect and promote innovative art by Canadian artists.
