The Portrait Gallery of Canada () is a federally-registered not-for-profit corporation that currently has no collection or physical presence. On July 30, 2020, the Portrait Gallery of Canada launched its online presence at portraitcanada.ca. Private sector donations and in-kind contributions help the Portrait Gallery of Canada in its ability to pursue its vision and showcase its online exhibitions of portraits of people from across Canada and from all walks of life. Organizers and supporters envision a future when the PGC will: 1) build a world-class collection of historical and contemporary portraits that humanize the stories of Canada’s past and present, and open a window into Canada’s future; 2) host innovative exhibitions in an inspiring physical space that is accessible to visitors of all ages and from all walks of life; and 3) make its future collection and programming accessible to people who live outside the National Capital Region through engaging and interactive web-based and travelling exhibitions. Location Currently, the Portrait Gallery of Canada (PGC) exists as an online entity only. However, its volunteer Board of Directors envisions a future when the PGC will partner with the federal government to secure an inspiring physical space in the National Capital Region. As it works towards this ambitious goal, the PGC will continue to host online exhibitions of portraits of people, from across Canada and from all walks of life, to humanise the stories of Canada’s past and present, and to spark conversations about Canada’s future. A hub-and-spoke model The board’s plan is to have the PGC’s main facility act as the “hub” of a “hub-and-spoke” model. A network of partners—museums, galleries and local community venues located across Canada—will help the PGC achieve its national mandate. In turn, these partners or “spokes” will benefit from the PGC’s future professional staff, collections and travelling exhibitions. The PGC will also utilize an advanced online capability beyond simple digitization of artworks. Opportunities for innovative web-based, interactive exhibition and educational programs will be built into the PGC’s digital infrastructure and operations from the outset. Collection The Portrait Gallery of Canada, as it currently exists, is not affiliated with Library and Archives Canada. The PGC's Board of Directors does hope to build a world-class collection of portraits of the people of Canada, from all regions of the country and from all walks of life, in the future. History 1904: The Dominion Archives begins to collect portraits Library and