2006 saw David provide lighting design for "Riches from the Sea" for Laurin Kinsella Design and Associates and "The Cool 60’s" for Atelier Amberbrook, both presented at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. He also designed "Masters of the Plains" a co production of Russia’s Samara Regional Museum and the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

He designed "Clash of Empires", a collaborative exhibit between the Canadian War Museum and the Senator Joh Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Centre and designed the permanant sculptural exhibit in the War Museum’s Regeneration Hall.

He is currently working on “Destination Theatre” for The Canadian Children’s Museum.

2005 saw David provide design to the recently constructed new Canadian War Museum for it's inaugural art exhibition,"Art and War", a collaboration between the British, Australian and Canadian National War Museums. As well, Toronto's "The Taylor Group" the museum's pre-opening exhibition's designer contracted him to complete work in the 62,000 square foot permanent Exhibition gallery.

David's relationship with the Canadian War Museum goes back to 1992 where in their original facility he designed numerous exhibitions, Dioramas, live ceremonies and galas. He continues to provide ongoing design and consultation to their new 440,000 square foot space.

For "Caring Profession", he collaborated with the Toronto design firm Reich and Petch for this Canadian Museum of Civilization exhibition on Canadian nursing. A client since 1990, the Canadian Museum of Civilization has over the years contracted David to design over 350 exhibitions in their space.

2005 also saw him provide his design expertise to the recently constructed French River Visitor's Centre working with both Expographiq Design and Toronto architects Phillip Beesley and Associates and Baird Sampson Neurt Ltd.

Over the years his comprehensive museum experience has included full exhibition lighting design for the 25,000 square foot Canadian Canoe Museum, The 22,000 square foot Canadian Children's Museum, the 9,000 square foot Canadian Postal Museum, and the 4,500 square foot Bank of Canada Currency Museum.

In all, David has provided lighting design for well over 500 permanent, temporary and travelling exhibitions.

Client Reviews:

On behalf of the Senator John Heinz History Center of Pittsburgh, Pa., I would like to congratulate you for your expert and highly successful lighting design for our major exhibition, "Clash of Empires: The War That Made Canada," which ran at the Canadian War Museum, May 30-November 11, 2006. The 10,000 sq. ft. exhibition, with over 300 objects, 35 original artworks, and 9 life-size figures sculpted by artist Gerry Embelton, attracted 140,000 visitors during its stay in Canada. Your lighting design brilliantly highlighted not only the exhibit's content but guided visitors through the twists and turns of the French and Indian War. A wonderful achievement! David F. Halaas, Ph.D.
Project Director, Clash of Empires

I would like to thank you for the great job you did with the exhibition “Canada Under Attack”. Your work gave the exhibition a dimension we did not imagine it could have. Your comprehension of what the exhibition needed was remarkable. Also, your flexibility was very appreciated during the installation. Steve Lévesque
Project Manager - Exhibitions, Canadian War Museum

David Magladry's work with us on the French River Visitor Centre gallery for Ontario Parks was characterized by highly creative, expressive design. His working method included sensitive conceptual development and a generous collaborative approach that successfully integrated many layers of physical design, exhibit content and visitor experience. The depth of David's experience in theatres, galleries and museums made him a formidable resource, and his enthusiasm and energy made him an absolute pleasure to work with. I will not hesitate to recommend this outstanding professional for future work. Philip Beesley MRAIC OAA Associate Professor, University of Waterloo

"Please accept my thanks for the superb lighting of our Canvas of War exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Civilisation. This was our biggest exhibit ever and the lighting made it work even better than I had hoped. I am most grateful" J.L. Granatstein - Director and CEO - Canadian War Museum

"Mr. Magladry produced a dramatic creative blend of theatrical and exhibit display lighting that stimulated the most accustomed eye" Pierre Schnubb - Exhibition Project Manager "Imperial Austria: Treasures of Art, Arms and Armour from the State of Styria"

"He listens, is prepared to try something different and will continue to work on a project until the client is happy." Dr. Laura Brandon, Curator of War Art - Canadian War Museum

"Throughout this project, Mr. Magladry worked closely with my staff to ensure that lighting was delivered on time and to our specifications. He provided creative and cost effective solutions to the many lighting challenges found in this complex project involving museum exhibitry and architectural features. I also found him to be a pleasure to work with". Kim McDougall - Manager - Canadian Children's Museum

"Mr. Magladry has been providing an invaluable service as a lighting consultant / designer for over five years. Not only has his lighting solutions to problems been imaginative but extremely practical. He is flexible, adaptable and above all pleasant in his approach" Stephen Racine - Head of Exhibition Preparation - Conservation and Technical Services - Canadian Museum of Civilisation

'Quilt of Belonging'
'Canvas of War'	'Canada Hall'	'Mysteries of Egypt'
'Austrian Armour'	'Native Watercraft'	'Pacific Cannery'
'Mysteries of Egypt'	'First Peoples Hall'	'Canvas of War'
'Caring Profession'	'Austrian Armour'	'Clash of Empires'
'Caring Profession'	'Saidie Bronfman Awards'	'Canadian War Museum - generic sign'
'French River Visitors Centre'		'French River Visitors Centre'