Founded in 1987, The Power Plant is Canada’s leading public art gallery devoted to the presentation of contemporary art, artists and ideas. The gallery is renowned for its vision and commitment to groundbreaking contemporary Canadian and international art. Easily recognizable by its smokestack and exterior façade, the Power Plant displays exhibitions that represent the range of advanced practice in visual arts; issues publications that increase knowledge of contemporary art; presents lectures and symposia that encourage debate and understanding; generates interpretative tools that invite visitors to question, explore and reflect upon their experiences; and incorporates other areas of culture as they intersect with visual art.