Art On Campus

The Doris McCarthy Gallery is fortunate to be able to share our collection of over 1,700 works by prominent Canadian artists across the University of Toronto Scarborough campus through the Campus Loan Program. This program allows U of T Scarborough staff and faculty to borrow work from the Doris McCarthy Gallery Permanent Collection for installation in their office space. This is an exciting opportunity to use your space to showcase significant artworks from the Gallery’s collection and provoke critical conversations about art and culture amongst students, staff and faculty.

If you are interested in borrowing an artwork, our Collections Coordinator will first assess the suitability of your workspace, including any security or environmental concerns. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to visit the Gallery and request a piece from a selection of available work. If you wish to borrow a work that is unframed, the Gallery can arrange framing at a cost to your department. After the work has been installed, the borrower is responsible for helping the Gallery ensure the work stays safe and secure. Please contact the Collections Coordinator immediately if there are any environmental changes that may pose a risk to the artwork. This includes: if you would like to move the artwork; if there are any changes in the installation space such as renovations, removal of blinds, painting, moved furniture, etc.; or any instances of damage, theft, or vandalism.

Please direct all inquiries around the Campus Loan Program to our Collections Coordinator.