National Gallery of Canada - Request for Quotations - Retail Bags for the Boutique

The National Gallery of Canada Boutique (NGCB) has designed a new line of packaging for its Boutique and is seeking a qualified firm that has proven experience in the retail packaging industry, specifically in the field of coordinated retail programs for high end retailers, to manufacture its new line. The National Gallery of Canada is a Crown corporation of the Government of Canada renowned for its exceptional collection and for its scholarship of fine art. The Gallery houses the nation’s collection of fine art and along with safeguarding this collection; it makes these works accessible to the general public through an extensive exhibition program. The National Gallery of Canada is recognized as a leader in the national and international art museum communities. The Gallery receives approximately 300,000 visitors each year. The National Gallery of Canada’s Boutique offers an extensive range of art-related products including; books, posters, stationery, decorative accessories, jewellery and toys for children. Completely redesigned in 2016 by Lumsden Design Studio – the U.K. firm behind the retail stores at the MoMA, the British Museum and the Tate Modern – the Boutique stands out with its open-concept floorplan, Canadian-inspired fixtures, and a look that echoes the Gallery’s distinctive architecture.