About
Art Rental & Sales
Art Rental & Sales (AR&S) is a not-for-profit program managed by the Vancouver Art Gallery. We raise funds for the Gallery and for the artists in our community through the rental and sale of original artwork for your home or office.
AR&S offers over 1,000 artworks by 125 emerging and mid-career Canadian artists. The art, selected by committee through a submission process, can be viewed in our showroom on the main floor of the Vancouver Art Gallery. The showroom is free and open to the public.
FAQ:
How much are the rental fees?
Rental fees start as low as $10/month per piece and are based on a percentage of the artwork's purchase price. The average rental fee is $80/month.
Rental fees start as low as $10/month per piece and are based on a percentage of the artwork's purchase price. The average rental fee is $80/month.
Are the works for sale?
Yes. All the artworks are for sale, but there is no obligation to purchase.
How long can I rent the art?
The minimum rental period for individuals is 1 month.
The minimum rental period for a business is 3 months.
Film & TV rentals are for 1 week.
There is no maximum rental period.
Can a business rent art for their waiting room or office?
Yes. Rental fees for Canadian artwork are a deductable business expense. The purchase of Canadian artwork can be a deductable business asset.
I'm staging my home for sale. Can I rent art for that purpose?
Yes. Art rental is a perfect solution for home staging.
The minimum rental period for individuals is 1 month.
The minimum rental period for a business is 3 months.
Film & TV rentals are for 1 week.
There is no maximum rental period.
Can a business rent art for their waiting room or office?
Yes. Rental fees for Canadian artwork are a deductable business expense. The purchase of Canadian artwork can be a deductable business asset.
I'm staging my home for sale. Can I rent art for that purpose?
Yes. Art rental is a perfect solution for home staging.
Can I purchase the art I'm renting?
Yes. If you’d like to purchase the art you're renting, we'll credit a maximum of three months of rental fees paid to the purchase price.
Do you install the artwork?
We will arrange delivery and installation for an additional fee.
Are the paintings you rent from the Gallery's permanent collection?
No. The works in our rental program are not from the permanent collection.
The artworks are consigned to us by local Canadian artists, selected through a submission process. See our "submissions" header for more info.
The artworks are consigned to us by local Canadian artists, selected through a submission process. See our "submissions" header for more info.
How do I rent from Art Rental & Sales?
Call us to make an appointment or stop by our showroom. If you're searching for a specific piece, bring photographs of your walls, floor plans or measurements. Our consultants will work with you to choose the right art for your personal or business needs.
All the artworks can be viewed on this website. Click the artists link above then click on Show all art to see the selection.
We ask that you be a member of the Vancouver Art Gallery to rent the work. Gallery membership begins at $75 / year and offers a wide array of benefits. To find out more about membership, click on this link:
www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/get_involved/membership.html
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Monday - Friday |
For further information:
Showroom: 604.662.4746
Manager: 604.662.4716
Fax: 604.682.1086
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vanartrental
For information about the Vancouver Art Gallery: www.vanartgallery.bc.ca