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Art Rental + Sales Gallery
Located at 481 University Ave., Ground Floor. Call us at 416-977-4654 or email art_rental@ago.net. For hours and directions, click here →
About Us
At the Art Gallery of Ontario's Art Rental + Sales Gallery, you can choose works from over 40 of Toronto's top galleries and more than 50 independent artists. As an AGO member, you can choose from over 500 top Canadian contemporary works at prices starting from as low as $20 per month.* Our expert staff and volunteers will also provide you with a free consultation to ensure that the artwork you select suits your home or office.
*Based on a minimum 3-month trial period at 4% of the artwork's purchase price. Rental fees will be credited toward total purchase price. AGO membership has its privileges, and art rental is just one of many. Joining is easy! Go to www.ago.net/membership, or call 416 979 6620 Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
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Works on paper & Silkscreen
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Mixed Media
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Sculptures
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Photography
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Paintings
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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.
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
'Merge' Annual Emerging Artist Series
March 7th-April 13th 2013
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 7th, 6 – 8 pm
AGO Art Rental + Sales Gallery, 481 University Ave.
AR+SG Blog
- Jeanne Beker in the hot seat for AGO’s fourth Twitter Interview.
Posted November 18 - Saturday ArtSpeak Series: Merge (Audio)
Posted April 27 - ArtSpeak: Paralleling the Permanent Collection (Audio)
Posted November 15 - Pamela Chang, AR+SG Assistant, speaks with AGO insiders
Posted October 14 - ArtSpeak: A World Abandoned (Audio)
Posted June 8 - ArtSpeak: Emerging Artists Series (Video)
Posted June 2 - AGO Art Rental + Sales Gallery presents MERGE
Posted March 2





