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Art Rental + Sales Gallery
About Us
Since 1965, the AGO’s Art Rental + Sales Gallery (AR+SG) has consigned artwork from Toronto’s top galleries and independent artists, including Olga Korper Gallery, Stephen Bulger Gallery, Bau-Xi Gallery, Georgia Scherman Projects, Feheley Fine Arts, Diaz Contemporary, and many more, totaling over 40 galleries, and more than 50 independent artists. Our entire rotating inventory of over 500 works is available for rent to AGO members (memberships available at AR+SG) and for purchase to everyone.
Purchase Terms
Anyone can purchase art from AR+SG. If you purchase after renting an artwork, 3 months of rental will be credited to the balance of your invoice. Your purchase supports the AGO’s acquisitions and education programs.
Giving Art
AGO gift cards are available and accepted at AR+SG in any domination, and make a unique gift for a birthday, anniversary, retirement or wedding.
Gallery Services
Delivery/Installation
If you need assistance getting artwork from us to your wall, AR+SG can arrange for qualified art movers/installers to deliver and hang the work in your space.
Corporate Art Consulting
Our highly qualified team of Corporate Selectors will gladly visit your office to help you select the appropriate art for your work environment.
Rental Rates
For yourself
Our standard rental rate is for a minimum of 3 months, maximum of 6, at 4% of the artwork’s purchase price, per month. Should you decide to purchase a work at the end of your rental contract, 3 months rental will be credited from your balance.
For your business
Our standard rental rate is for a minimum of 3 months, maximum of 6, at 4% of the artwork’s purchase price, per month. Should you decide to purchase a work at the end of your rental contract, 3 months rental will be credited from your balance. Our highly qualified team of Corporate Selectors will gladly visit your office to help you select the appropriate art for your work environment.
For selling your home
Should you wish to set your home apart from comparables on the market, you have the option of renting artwork for one month at 10% of the purchase price of the artwork.
For your film/tv production
Set decorators are welcome at AR+SG! You may rent original artwork for your movie, television, or commercial set for 15% of the purchase price of the work per week. All works have clearance for production, and are available to view online.