The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery

KWAG is Waterloo Region's leading public art gallery connecting people and ideas through art with a focus on the best of contemporary culture. For the benefit of current and future generations the Gallery collects preserves researches interprets and exhibits the visual arts and offers dynamic public programming relating to the visual arts all with a view to inspiring creativity and an appreciation of the visual arts in the Region. Established in 1956 and incorporated in 1968 KWAG is a non-profit organization open to the public and administered in the public trust. The Gallery emphasizes contemporary art often premiering works by Canadian and International Artists. Exhibitions frequently draw upon selection from over 400 works from the Permanent Collection to provide a context and forum for dialogue on current exhibitions and contemporary issues. KWAG plays a vital education role in the community offering a full spectrum of artistic experiences for adults children and families alike.