The National Gallery of Canada hosts to 6 May 2007 an exclusive Canadian presentation of the work of renowned contemporary sculptor Ron Mueck. This exceptional Australian artist, a virtuoso of hyper realistic sculpture, has earned in a few years international recognition, from London, to Venice and Washington. In Ottawa, the exhibition is presented by the National Gallery of Canada Foundation.

As a leader in research in the visual arts, the National Gallery of Canada offers annual financial assistance to researchers whose work includes a particular interest and advancement through the Gallery's Collection, including those of the Library and Archives. Those who are interested in a National Gallery of Canada fellowship award for the 2007-08 year have until 30 April 2007 to submit their applications.

A rare work of art by Canadian artist, David Milne (1882-1953), has been added to the National Gallery of Canada's collection, with the support of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Canadian Art Fund. The National Gallery and its Foundation are pleased to invite the public to see Milne's masterly work, Alcove (1914), presently on view in the Canadian art galleries of the National Gallery of Canada.

ENPAR Technologies Inc. wishes to announce that the Company is completing negotiations with arm's length parties for a private placement. Under the Private Placement Agreement the company will receive up to $1,825,000 in new funds. The private placees will subscribe for 7,300,000 Units of ENPAR.

After disappearing from Ontario due to over hunting in the 19th century, wild elk have returned to the province thanks to the efforts of the Ontario elk restoration program. According to a report on the program's success, published in the March issue of Restoration Ecology, 460 elk were brought from Alberta and released in various Ontario sites between 1998 and 2001.

Theatre Ontario is pleased to award the 2006 Sandra Tulloch Award for Innovation in the Arts to Peter Honeywell, Executive Director of the Council for the Arts in Ottawa. The award was presented to Peter on February 12 at the 18th Annual Sweetheart for the Arts luncheon at the National Gallery of Canada. The presentation will be made by Angela Rebeiro, Publisher of Playwrights Canada Press and John Goddard, Executive Director of Theatre Ontario.

The National Gallery of Canada presents Renoir Landscapes, 1865-1883, from 8 June to 9 September 2007. This is the first major exhibition of the artist's landscape paintings, and the National Gallery is its only Canadian stop. The exhibition is presented by Sun Life Financial and jointly organized by the National Gallery of Canada, the National Gallery, London, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The National Gallery of Canada, in conjunction with the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, presents from 2 February until 6 May 2007, Robert Davidson: The Abstract Edge, an exhibition dedicated to the work of this contemporary Haida artist. This exhibition is presented by Bombardier.

Young Canadians who are interested in an internship at the National Gallery of Canada for the 2007-08 year have until 28 February 2007 to submit their applications. Whether you are passionate about the visual arts, research, archives or working in a museum environment, this unique learning experience could be for you!

The "Bach and Beyond" Baroque concert series continues Friday January 26th, Saturday the 27th AND Sunday January 28th with performances of "Bach Sings". Music Director John Morris Russell conducts the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and Windsor Classic Chorale on an all Johann Sebastian Bach program featuring cantatas and selections from his Mass in B-minor.