Summary of the Webinar “Cultural Philanthropy Beyond the Major Museum Circuits”

Published on July 8 2026

On May 7, 2026, PhiLab hosted a webinar on cultural philanthropy, offering a comparative exploration of the realities experienced by two active players in the museum sector. This summary infographic highlights the key findings and areas for reflection that emerged from the discussions.

The webinar began with an overview of the current state of cultural philanthropy presented by Wendy Reid, highlighting the main trends, challenges, and developments shaping the sector.

Moderated by Caroline Bergeron, two key figures in the museum sector—Alexandra Grebenuk Roy (MUMAQ – Musée des métiers d’art du Québec) and Gabrielle Bouchard (Musée d’art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul)—highlighted the similarities and differences between their experiences.

From the diversification of funding sources to governance issues, including local roots and the democratization of culture, this overview highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of smaller museums and cultural institutions.

  • Caroline Bergeron
    Caroline Bergeron
    Researcher
    Faculté de l’éducation permanente de l’UdeM

How to cite this publication

(2026). Summary of the Webinar “Cultural Philanthropy Beyond the Major Museum Circuits”, [Infographic], PhiLab – Canadian philanthropy partnership research network, https://philab.uqam.ca/en/summary-of-the-webinar-cultural-philanthropy-beyond-the-major-museum-circuits/