The Permanent Collection's primary focus is Canadian art from 1960 on - The Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador acquires, cares for, researches and exhibits its own art collection and Memorial University's. Together they form the province's major visual arts collection - now over 4,000 works, an enduring legacy for the people of the province though we also have a small but growing Canadian historical collection.
Art produced in Newfoundland and Labrador is our special focus and strength.
The collection includes paintings, sculpture, photography, drawings and prints, as well as folk art, reflecting the development of the visual arts in the province since Confederation. From major works by nationally-recognized artists to hooked mats made by outport women, the Permanent Collection is an expression of the creativity, skills and individual visions of the artists of this place, a resource not only for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians but for all Canadians.