University of Manitoba - School of Art - Sculpture from the Collection of John A. MacAulay
Sculpture from the Collection of John A. MacAulay

- October 25, 1966

A selection of nine pieces of sculpture from John A. MacAulay's collection.

John A. MacAulay, a business man and a partner in the law firm Aikins MacAulay and Thorvaldson, was an enthusiastic art collector who was influential in the Winnipeg cultural community.  He was the President of the Winnipeg Art Gallery from 1950 to 1978, a Trustee of the National Art Gallery from 1955 - 57, as well as a member of the Manitoba Arts Council in the 1960s. A portion of his collection is held by The Winnipeg Art Gallery.
(Memorable Manitobans, Manitoba Historical Society)