Home > About ACGA > what we do > what-we-do

what we do

The acga is the leading national body for commercial art galleries, cultivating ethics, expertise and excellence in the visual arts. The acga provides a range of services for its members, artists and art lovers as well as contributing to the visual arts in Australia more generally.

A strong collective voice - The acga is the leading national body for commercial art galleries, representing its members and their artists in both the public and private spheres.

Promoting ethical standards - The acga maintains and promotes professional and ethical standards for the primary market.

Services, networks, advice - The acga provides a comprehensive range of services and benefits to its members, providing networks, advice and expertise.

Cultivating the primary market - The acga works hard to promote the reputation and interest of its members and the artists they represent and to develop commercial opportunities.

Sustainable practices - The acga is committed to sustainability in its practices, and promotes green practices among its members. The acga has taken the lead in this area, developing the GreenGallery Guide in conjunction with the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Mentorship - The acga operates a mentorship program to encourage the future generation of commercial galleries to develop and respect ethical practices.

Education - The acga contributes to visual arts education for galleries, artists, collectors and art lovers, running and contributing to forums, workshops and seminars on a range of issues such as: ethical collecting, problematic art works and sustainable practices.