About

The Professional Committee of Art Galleries ensures for its members, gallery owners of the first or second market, from antique dealers to contemporary art galleries, a union role of information, advice and defense of common interests with the competent authorities. It promotes the central role of galleries in the artistic and cultural environment by relying on their specificities, their expertise, their work to promote artists or artistic trends. The Committee thus maintains long-term relationships with all private and public actors in the art world.

Since 1947, the Professional Committee of Art Galleries has represented galleries in France and defended their interests with politicians, institutional representatives and administrative authorities. It takes part in the elaboration of art market regulations and contributes to cultural policies that promote the development of the entire sector. The Committee informs and advises its 290 member galleries on the specificities of their status, their duties and obligations, and assists them in technical matters. For several years, the Professional Committee of Art Galleries has been involved in major cultural events in order to build a better visibility of art galleries, true partners of artistic creation. It also works to develop the French art scene internationally.

Functioning
The General Delegate provides leadership to the Professional Committee of Art Galleries. A Deputy General Delegate, who is the legal officer, assists him/her in the development of the Committee and the implementation of projects voted by the Board of Directors. Appointed by democratic elections held every three years at the CPGA’s General Assembly, the Board of Directors is composed of a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer and advisors who work for the interests of the profession.