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PAST EXHIBITION

From left: Roman Republic silver Denarius of C. Poblicius Malleolus, 118 BCE, Purchase, 1946; Athenian silver tetradrachm, after 449 BCE. Gift of B.R. Brace, 1995; Roman Republic silver Denarius of C. Fonteius, 114 BCE. Gift of Dr. A.G. McKay, 2004 From left: Roman Republic silver Denarius of C. Poblicius Malleolus, 118 BCE, Purchase, 1946; Athenian silver tetradrachm, after 449 BCE. Gift of B.R. Brace, 1995; Roman Republic silver Denarius of C. Fonteius, 114 BCE. Gift of Dr. A.G. McKay, 2004

Instruments of Exchange: Coins from Antiquity to Today

Coins are a form of currency that have a recognized value and function as instruments of exchange in a public economy. Historically, coins were most frequently issued in precious metals and contained richly detailed images that provide an assurance of their value. The images selected most frequently reflected notable aspects of the community or of a ruling power. In this way, coinage sits at the intersection of economic, political, and artistic interests. The display includes a selection of coins that demonstrate the geographic range and chronological span of the Bruce Brace Coin Collection at the McMaster Museum of Art.

Image: From left: Roman Republic silver Denarius of C. Poblicius Malleolus, 118 BCE, Purchase, 1946; Athenian silver tetradrachm, after 449 BCE. Gift of B.R. Brace, 1995; Roman Republic silver Denarius of C. Fonteius, 114 BCE. Gift of Dr. A.G. McKay, 2004.

Curated by: Dr. Spencer Pope, McMaster University, Department of Classics

August 24, 2019 – December 18, 2021

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SUBMISSIONS & ASSISTANCE

SUBMISSIONS:

The McMaster Museum of Art is presently not accepting artists’ submissions for exhibitions at this time of leadership change at the museum.  Our Interim Director will be undertaking a review of the museum’s forward exhibition schedule, as well as our policies and procedures, in the coming months.  Our present focus is the ongoing maintenance of our permanent collection and storage needs for future collection activities.

The museum remains committed to our collecting priority in the continued support of early career, mid-career and established Indigenous artists, artists of the Black diaspora and racialized artists through purchases and commissions. Donations will be welcomed and reviewed at a future date which will be posted on our website.

ASSISTANCE:

The McMaster Museum of Art is a third party recommender for Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Exhibition Assistance Grants.

The museum is currently accepting applications. Our next program deadline is: December 16, 2024.

Priorities:
Artists who demonstrate an interest and consideration of art as a medium for social change and action.

Please follow the guidelines established by the Ontario Arts Council, apply directly through their website, and submit the following with your applications:

Brief artist statement
Confirmation letter from the gallery/museum/venue
Budget
CV
Digital images of work