The AFA values the generosity of donors who wish to make gifts of art to the AFA Art Collection. Artworks acquired through donation have played a vital role in shaping a strong and growing collection that reflects the development of Alberta art over time, both now and into the future.
How we accept donated artworks
In continuing to grow and diversity the collection, the AFA balances its mandate and priorities with the practical and curatorial requirements of maintaining an accessible, sustainable public art collection that represents Alberta art and artists.
If proposed donation is an appropriate addition to the permanent collection according to the guidelines in the AFA Collection Development Plan, the AFA will
- determine the fair market value of the artwork through an independent appraisal
- present the donation to the AFA board for approval
The AFA is authorized by the Canada Revenue Agency to issue tax receipts for charitable donations of artwork it accepts into the Collection.
How do I submit a donation for consideration?
If you are considering donating artwork to the AFA, please email the following information and high-quality images of the work to AFAdonations@gov.ab.ca:
- artist name
- title of artwork
- date of creation
- medium
- dimensions
- provenance (current owner and any known ownership history)
- When did you acquire the artwork?
- How was the artwork acquired (gift, estate, purchase)?
- any additional information you may have (related documentation, known exhibition or publication history, etc.)
The AFA board reviews all appropriate donations and all decisions are final. Acquisition is not assured for any proposed donation.
Conditions
Donations cannot be accepted with any encumbrances from the donor. This includes terms such as fixed fair market values, or expectation of cultural property certification by the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (that is, artwork certified as being of outstanding significance).
More information
Learn more about the AFA's development policy for the Collection.
