This weekend provides the first opportunity to view and select paintings, sculpture and other artworks in Semiahmoo Arts' new art-rental program.
The first selection of locally created art offered through the program will be displayed from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Semiahmoo Arts building (adjacent to the rink) in White Rock's Centennial Park.
The program is great chance to 'test drive" art to see if it suits your decor and taste, Semiahmoo Arts director Greg Smith said – and a monthly rental at three per cent of the value of each work is far less of a commitment than an outright purchase.
A rent-to-own option is also available, he said, and the first six months' rent can be applied to purchasing the work.
"Semiahmoo Arts used to offer this program a long time ago, but it fell by the wayside," Smith said, adding he believes the program can prove viable.
There's another way to access – and benefit from – the program, he noted.
By hosting home exhibits showcasing a selection of works by program artists, individuals will be able to negotiate rental credits, Smith said.
For information, contact Smith at 2gregsmith@gmail or 604-862-3300.