Stephen A. Jarislowksy, C.C., G.O.Q.
September 9, 1925 – October 2026
The Audain Art Museum acknowledges with great respect the passing of Stephen A. Jarislowsky, C.C., G.O.Q., a distinguished Canadian businessman, investor, and philanthropist whose commitment to the arts has left a lasting legacy across Canada.
As a Visionary Founder of the Audain Art Museum, Jarislowsky played an important role in establishing the Museum as a leading cultural institution dedicated to celebrating the art of British Columbia.
Together with his wife, Gail, his generous support is recognized through the naming of the Gail & Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chief Curator position, reflecting their enduring commitment to artistic excellence, scholarship, and the stewardship of the Museum's Permanent Collection.
The Audain Art Museum’s Board of Trustees and staff extend our heartfelt gratitude for his extraordinary generosity, vision, and friendship. His contributions have helped shape the Museum's past, strengthen its present, and ensure its continued impact for generations to come.
Photo: Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky with Kiriko Watanabe, Gail & Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chief Curator, March 15, 2025.
