Gifts of works of art
Help enrich the Museum’s collections
Photo © Sébastien Roy
In order to enrich its collections and fulfill its mission, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts accepts donations of works of art.
If you would like to submit an acquisition proposal, please email your file to acquisitions@mbamtl.org. Make sure you attach a photo of each proposed artwork and provide as much detail as possible, including the artist’s name, the title, date of creation, size and materials, as well as information on its provenance. You may also attach any relevant documents (invoices, appraisal reports and certificates of authenticity).
Works selected as potential candidates for acquisition undergo a rigorous review process in accordance with the Museum’s General Collections Management Policy. All files are evaluated by an internal committee and an external committee with a view to their presentation to the Board of Trustees for approval.
Please note that the processing time for acquisition proposals can take between 12 and 18 months from the time the Museum has all the necessary information to assess the relevance of the work as a potential acquisition for the Museum’s collection.
