The AGGV’s Art Rental + Sales program has been host to hundreds of local artists over the years, allowing a wide variety of artwork to be offered to the public. In this new AGGV Magazine series, we follow Art Rental + Sales Coordinator, Erin Cooper, as she visits program artists’ studios to reveal inspirations, processes, musings, and more.
“In Your Element” is a group show opening in February 2026, featuring four unique artists who each work in a different medium. The brilliance and challenge of the show is displaying the diverse art in a cohesive way. These artists’ individual expressions are achieved through a mutual dedication to their practice. – Written by Erin Cooper, AGGV Art Rental + Sales Coordinator.
Boasting a lineup of 165 artists showcasing their diverse talents, food vendors offering a variety of culinary delights, community booths providing engaging information and resources, and interactive Imagination Stations designed to inspire creativity, it’s no surprise that more than 50,000 visitors flocked to Moss Street once again for the 36th annual Art Gallery Paint-In, transforming the event into a vibrant hub of artistic expression and community celebration.
This spring, AGGV Art Rental + Sales brings together three unique artists from the program in the Show & Sale, Timeless Visions. Enjoy this first-hand look at new pieces by Lois Griffiths, Lisa Hebden, and Sharon A. Stone, as they tell us their inspirations for the show.
Florals, vibrant jewelry, and artful finds at the AGGV Gallery Shop celebrate the nearing of spring. Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator, helps us to discover unique wares, embrace the beauty of renewal, and shake off the winter blues in style!
“It takes a lot of guts to stand up anonymously in a western democracy and call for things no-one else believes in—like peace and justice and freedom” – Banksy Wall and Piece
This fall, the Massey Sales Gallery will feature Sanctuary and Light: Paintings by Miles Lowry, courtesy of Art Rental and Sales. Karen Cooper, AGGV Art Rental & Sales Consultant, tells us about how the upcoming Show & Sale came to be and speaks with the multifaceted artist about his work.