| The Musée d'art de Joliette is
pleased to offer its audience this Internet site as a complement to the Faith in Art
exhibition, which focused on the contribution made by the Clerics of St. Viator to
cultural life in Quebec. In large part,
Joliette owes its reputation as a "cultural" center to this religious community,
the impact of whose work has been felt not only in our region but far beyond its borders
as well. Culture, which played such a major role in the education offered by the Clerics,
has been especially significant, serving as a valuable window on the modern world for so
many of the students attending their schools. This is particularly true in the area of the
visual arts, which constantly inspired our Museum's founder, Cleric of St. Viator Wilfrid
Corbeil, in all his endeavours.
We are proud to turn the spotlight on such a vibrant
period in our history through an exhibition, a publication and now a website and we wish
to thank everyone who contributed to the project: the guest curator, Johanne Lebel, the
community of Clerics of St. Viator, those who lent us items for the exhibition and, for
their financial assistance, the Museums Assistance Program of the Department of Heritage
Canada and a group of Séminaire de Joliette alumni.
This Internet site is available on the SchoolNet site,
thanks to assistance from the Digital Collections program and the participation of
Connexion/Lanaudière. With the support of the du Maurier Arts Council, the exhibition has
also led to the creation of a heritage route, Le Joliette des Clercs. This Internet
site was developed under the supervision of Robert Roy by Michel Lefebvre. Our warmest
thanks go to everyone who supported this project and helped it take shape.
France Gascon
Director
Musée d'art de Joliette |
