---
title: Contemporary Art Galleries Association (AGAC)
description: A non-profit association uniting contemporary art galleries across Canada.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/contemporary-art-galleries'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-02'
updatedAt: '2026-09-29'
organizationType: Professional association
location: 'Montreal, QC, Canada'
website: 'http://www.agac.ca/en'
yearFounded: 1985
---

# Contemporary Art Galleries Association (AGAC)

*Professional association • Montreal, QC, Canada*

## About

A non-profit association uniting contemporary art galleries across Canada.

The Contemporary Art Galleries Association (AGAC) is a Canadian non-profit organization that brings together contemporary art galleries from across the country. It defends the moral and economic interests of its member galleries and works to ensure the recognition and prosperity of the contemporary art market in Canada. AGAC organizes public-facing events, including the Plural Art Fair (formerly known as Papier), held annually to showcase member galleries and foster new voices in contemporary art.

Its membership spans galleries based in cities such as Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, and Vancouver.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1985
- **Address:** 372, Sainte-Catherine W. St., Suite 329, Montreal, Quebec H3B 1A2, Canada
- **Website:** http://www.agac.ca/en
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AGAC.Canada, tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agac_canada, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agac_canada/, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN_34SjL7AGlqVn5Hzj1qKg, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agaccanada/

## Programs

View current programs from Contemporary Art Galleries Association (AGAC) on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/contemporary-art-galleries