For more than 30 years, the quality of ADAC valuations has made us the evaluating body of choice for many of Canada’s top institutions and public collections. The ADAC offers professional, arm’s length appraisals of Canadian Cultural Property and gifts in kind to cultural institutions and public art collections. For members of the public who require an appraisal for tax, insurance and estate purposes, the ADAC will be happy to refer you to an expert in the field.
If you are a member of the public and would like to learn more about obtaining an appraisal, please visit our page for Individuals. |
If you are a cultural institution or municipality and would like to learn more about submitting a request for an appraisal, please visit our page for Institutions.
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Comprehensive, arm's length appraisalsThe ADAC Appraisal Service coordinates the entire appraisal process while maintaining arm’s length between appraiser and donor. | Art market expertsAs the largest representation of art dealers in Canada, we have the resources to find qualified appraisers and obtain a fair market value that is both well researched and well substantiated. |
The ADAC Appraisal CommitteeAll ADAC appraisals are reviewed by the Appraisal Committee, a group of senior ADAC members who are experienced appraisers and experts in their fields. | A Qualified and Experienced TeamThe ADAC's qualified, experienced staff are up-to-date on the most current Cultural Property and USPAP requirements and appraisal methodology. |
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Read and Download the Appraisal Service Information Sheet [EN & FR] here.