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Encouraging the Visual Arts Since 1966.
The Art Dealers Association of Canada is a not-for-profit organization, stimulating the art market and encouraging the visual arts for over fifty years.
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Member Galleries Across Canada.
Our Dealers are selected for their knowledge and scholarship in their respective fields of expertise and represent many of Canada's leading names in contemporary and historical art.
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Learn About Our Advocacy Work
In 1986, the ADAC established its Foundation, a registered charity empowered to receive donations for the purpose of supporting the visual arts and giving back to the community.
About us
The Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1966. ADAC maintains a high standard of connoisseurship and adherence to ethical practice within the profession. Dealers are selected for their knowledge and scholarship in their respective fields of expertise. The ADAC's goal is to promote and support the visual arts and Canadian Art Market through advocacy and public outreach, undertaking vital programming and professional development initiatives aimed at building a national and international profile for Canadian commercial galleries.
OUR MEMBERS
Our Association is the largest representation of major private commercial galleries in Canada, with members in nine provinces.
APPRAISALS
ADAC offers professional, arm's length appraisals of artworks donated to cultural institutions.
ADAC FOUNDATION
The ADAC Foundation was established in 1986 as a way of giving back to the visual arts community.
Upcoming Exhibitions
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Three Legged Dog
March 20, 2021 - May 2, 2021VIVIANEART is pleased to present a solo exhibition of all new paintings by Toronto based artist, Jason Deary. The exhibition title, “Three Legged Dog”, is…
11:00 amSteve Mennie & Amy Modahl: The View from Here and There
April 10, 2021 - May 5, 2021Exhibition Opening: Saturday, April 10: 11am - 4pm Appointments for the opening will be available on our website closer to the event.
11:00 amRobert Lemay Solo Exhibition
May 8, 2021 - May 26, 2021Exhibition Opening: Saturday, May 8, 2021: 11am - 4pm Appointments will be available for the opening on-line closer to the event.
IMAGE CREDIT
©John Folsom ©Virginia Mak ©Joshua Jensen-Nagle Courtesy New Zones Gallery, ©Dale Chihuly Courtesy Sandra Ainsley Gallery, ©John McEwen ©Barbara Steinman ©Kelly Mark Courtesy Olga Korper Gallery, ©Casey Roberts ©Ric Santon Courtesy Dianna Witte Gallery, ©Casey McGlynn Courtesy BAU-XI Gallery