The story of a small-city gallery with a big-city collection. Over 40 years ago, Lord Beaverbrook decided to give the people of his native province access to the world's best art. Since then, the gallery has developed a striking collection based on Beaverbrook's acquisitions and the generosity of patrons including the Hosmer-Pillow-Vaughan families and Harrison and the late Marion McCain. The handbook includes essays on the Canadian, British and International collections and photographs of 96 of the gallery's best-loved works.