The Art Dealers Association of Canada

The Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC) is a not-for-profit trade organization founded in 1966. With over 60 members, ADAC is the largest representation of private and commercial art galleries in Canada.

Our Mission

ADAC strives to continuously expand and serve our membership; including both established and emerging art dealers and fostering a robust association from various backgrounds and specialties. We create and ensure vital programming and professional development initiatives for our members through opportunities at home and abroad.

As Canada’s leading professional arts trade organization, we work to raise the profile of Canadian visual art, artists, and galleries.

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Our Members

ADAC represents over 65 commercial art galleries and private dealers across Canada. Our members represent leading historical and contemporary artists and deal in both Canadian and international art.

The Association maintains a high standard of connoisseurship and adherence to ethical practice within the profession. Members are trusted sources for historical, modern, and contemporary fine art.

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Art Fairs and ADAC Members

Many ADAC members showcase their gallery programs at national and international art fairs. These events allow art dealers to connect with diverse, new audiences outside of their permanent gallery space. Click the button below to learn more about member galleries exhibiting at art fairs in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.

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Events and Projects

  • The Budding Art Buyers Program at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

    Presented by ADAC, the program offers experiential learning and accessibly-priced artworks for children under 14. 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘳.

  • The Canadian Art Hop

    The Canadian Art Hop spotlights the diverse and dynamic tapestry of arts through the participation of over 100 commercial galleries, artist-run centers, and public museums and galleries. 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦.

  • Education

    ADAC offers experiences and education via tours, panel discussions, and talks on a wide range of subjects related to Canadian arts, commercial galleries, and professional art dealing. 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘪𝘳𝘣𝘯𝘣 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴.


Member Exhibitions and Events