Artwork 
rentals (CPOA)

Une œuvre en cours d'installation // Photo : MNBAQ, Louis Hébert

In 1982, the Ministère des Affaires culturelles set up the Prêt d’œuvres d’art collection (CPOA), a rental collection that empowered the Musée to promote and disseminate contemporary Québec art beyond the museum network.  

The collection has over 1,900 pieces by Québec artists, which are made available through our rental program. The program is designed for government departments, organizations, Québec government offices abroad, and Québec companies.  

Every year, many customers benefit from the service, adorning their workplaces (offices, meeting rooms, common areas) with inspiring works of art.  

The construction site for the future Espace Riopelle is having a major impact on our operations, particularly on access to our collections. Given that, we have had to suspend our artwork rental service indefinitely.  

We thank you for your understanding in this temporary situation. We will make every effort to resume our usual operations as soon as possible. We will keep you informed of any news or decisions regarding when the service will resume.  

 

Price list

Annual rental fees for our works of art are modest, ranging from $220 to $500 per piece. Rental contracts are one or two years long, depending on your customer profile, and may be renewed for up to six years in total.  


Our detailed price list   

Size Dimensions Annual fee
Small Height and width under 100 cm $220
Large Height or width between 100 and 199 cm $385
Oversized Height or width over 200 cm $500

 

 

Type of rental Rental cost Transportation cost Contract duration
Functional loan
Free Free Free 2 years
Government loan
Government departments and agencies Standard rate (see table above) $85/piece 2 years
Corporate loan
Private companies Standard rate (see table above) $125/piece 1 year

 

Want a preview? You can view all CPOA artwork using our search engine. Simply click on “affinez la recherche” next to the search bar and select “Collection Prêt d’œuvres d’art” in the COLLECTIONS section.  

 

Virginie Caron  
418-644-6460, ext. 3316  
Toll-free: 1-866-220-2150  
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