About
The Vancouver Art Gallery Library is non-circulating research collection specializing in contemporary, modern and Canadian art.
The Library holdings include more than 50,000 books and exhibition catalogues, 30 journal subscriptions and 5,000 artist files that document painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, Indigenous art, video and emerging art forms.
The Archives contain the official records of the Gallery since its founding in 1931 and the personal papers of some British Columbia artists and writers.
The Library & Archives are not open to the public; however, research requests will be reviewed and scheduled by appointment.
Catalogue
The Catalogue describes books, exhibition catalogues, Canadian artist files and sound recordings in the collection. Pre-1990 publications are still being added. Please contact the Library to ask about older material.
Visit
The Library is not open to the public; however, some Library resources and archival materials can be accessible by request.
For inquiries please email library@vanartgallery.bc.ca
Contact
Email:
library@vanartgallery.bc.ca
Vancouver Art Gallery Library
750 Hornby Street
Annex Building, 2nd Floor
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7