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What's New with the Art Collection!

New Decorative Arts Database Launched!
March 11th, 2005

When Trent University first opened in 1964, it was a designer's dream. Ron Thom, the Master Planning Architect, was not only responsible for the design of the award-winning buildings, but for choosing the furnishings as well. These included designer furniture, light fixtures, cutlery, and even ashtrays. The furniture was created by some of the greatest international artists of the time. In the early days, it was normal to find oneself sitting comfortably in a chair designed by Charles Eames, Arne Jacobsen, or even Ron Thom, himself. Through time, the years of use took its toll on much of the furniture, and many items have been replaced.

Julia Harrison, chair of TACPAC, recruited Martina Plejic, a fourth year student, to take on the task of creating an inventory of the decorative arts at the University. Martina's goal is to create a list detailing the number of chairs, tables, and light fixtures originally chosen by Ron Thom that still remain at Trent, along with their locations, and where possible, to include a photo of each. Newer acquisitions that are important in some way will be also included in the inventory.

The hope is that this project will raise awareness about the decorative treasures still to be found Trent University.

New Website for the Trent Art Collection
Nov. 10, 2002
Trent University has an impressive art collection including over 400 works. The entire collection is hung in public spaces at Trent so everyone can enjoy it. This new website is only one of several exciting developments in the collection in recent months. Jodi Aoki is now working as the Secretary to the Trent Art Collection Presidential Advisory Committee (TAPAC), coordinating the ongoing management of the collection. Veronica Hollinger, Lynne Davis, Katie Brown (from the Trent Foundation) and Julia Harrison (as Chair) are members of TAPAC which advises the President on matters concerning the art collection. TAPAC is working on a revised policy for managing the collection which will soon be presented to PEG, and in due course to Senate and Faculty Board. The text of the policy will be available on this website. Two students are doing research on works in the collection through the Trent Centre for Community Based Education. Summer employees have in recent years completed an inventory of the collection, improved the collection's conservation standards, produced a campus walking tour of the collection and pulled together the documentation on the history of the collection. It is the goal of TAPAC and this website to increase the awareness, appreciation and knowledge of the collection by the Trent community and those beyond. Have a look at the website...see what we have.

Introduction

Trent University has been acquiring works of art since 1963. Currently, we have over 480 pieces in the Trent University Art Collection (TUAC). These works, done in a variety of media, are by local, national and international artists. (more.....)

Donations

If you are interested in donating a work of art to the TUAC, please read the Trent University Art Collection Accessions Policy. (more...)

Curious about a work in your office? Down the hall? A piece your family donated? Want to know if Trent has any work by your favourite artist? Search the TUAC database! You can search by location, artist, accession number or keywords.