founding director
Christian Corbet
Established in 2026 by Canadian sculptor and philanthropist Christian Corbet, whose career of over thirty years has significantly advanced portrait sculpture, preservation of public sculpture, forensic reconstruction, and the stewardship of Canadian sculptural heritage. The Canadian Center for Sculpture is an independent national initiative devoted to the study, preservation, documentation, and public understanding of sculpture in Canada. The CCS is a Canadian first!
Public Preservation and Restoration Projects
Preservation of Public Sculptures
Successful efforts include:
- Bank of Canada Atrium by Arthur Erickson - 2014. Public petition.
- Federal Building, Hamilton, ON. (8 alto relief panels by Elizabeth Bradford Holbrook, CM) - 2016. Negotiations with developer and conservation work.
- Centennial Monument, Dunnville, ON. (8 alto relief panels by Elizabeth Bradford Holbrook, CM) - 2017. Conservation work and public participation.
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