The MacLaren Art Center in Barrie has allowed people to borrow art for more than 20 years through a program that helps raise money for exhibits and programming.
The Benefactor Art Exchange loans art lovers an original piece for one year for one dollar a day.
“Right now, I think we’re up to just under 100 pieces, and they’re anything from acrylic to watercolor paintings. From photography to textile and printmaking. So there’s a whole variety of stuff to choose from,” said Peter Bogle, MacLaren Art Centre.
Benefactors also receive a tax receipt for the value of the donation.
Those interested can view the pieces Thursday between 11 am and 4 pm before the exchange takes place that evening at 7.
Complete details on the Benefactor Art Exchange are available on the Barrie centre’s website.