Curator's Statement Power Plant


Power Plant Facts

The Power Plant is the leading non-collecting contemporary art institute within Canada. It is devoted solely to the exhibition and interpretation of contemporary art in a variety of media, including sculpture, painting, photography and new media.

With a commitment to the work of Toronto artists, the overall programme includes the presentation of contemporary visual art from across the country as well as solo, survey and group exhibitions by international artists.

Location

231 Queens Quay West; Toronto, Ontario; M5J 2G8
Telephone: (416) 973-4949 Facsimile: (416) 973-4933
Web Site: http://www.culturenet.ca/powerplant/

The Power Plant is located at Harbourfront Centre, south of the Gardiner Expressway, between Spadina Avenue and York Street, on the shore of Lake Ontario. It is easily recognized by its smokestack. Parking is available.

To arrive by TTC, simply take the Harbourfront streetcar (LRT) from Union Station to Harbourfront Centre -- the second above-ground stop is directly in front of The Power Plant/du Maurier Theatre Centre building.

Gallery Hours

Tuesday to Sunday: noon to 6pm; Wednesdays: noon to 8pm; Closed on Mondays. Open on holiday Mondays.



Admission

Admission to The Power Plant is $4 for adults, $2 for students and seniors. Children 12 and under free. Members of The Power Plant are admitted free of charge. On Wednesday evenings between 5pm and 8pm admission is free to the public.




Tours & Educational Resources

Exhibition tours are conducted by gallery attendants/animateurs on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 and 4pm.

Video-taped interviews with the artists and curator(s) run continuously in the Canadian Tire Education Centre on the main floor of the gallery.



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