In addition to published materials, TNG keeps files on artists and groups who have shown in the gallery in the past 10 years. These files include artist statements and CVs, descriptions of exhibitions, and published reviews.

TNG's collection of publications and artist files provides the content of our Resource Centre. Although smaller than other institutional libraries, we have over 3000 books and periodicals to inspire and educate researchers, students and the general public.

Visiting the Resource Centre, within TNG's John Snow House is by appointment only. In addition to the Resource Centre researchers have acces to our online database to learn about exhibitions TNG has held in the past and to find books, catalogues and periodicals.  Unfortunately, artist files are not available online.

How to use the Resource Centre
The Resource Centre is free and open to everyone! It provides a quiet workspace where you can learn and be inspired.  Materials must be accessed on site by appointment only, and cannot be borrowed.

We're always adding new material to our database. If you think we might have what you're looking for, or just need some help searching, contact us at library@thenewgallery.org. We'll let you know if we have a specific item, and if not, we'll make suggestions about where you can find it.

If you're looking for inspiration for your own work, drop by and browse our selection of periodicals.  We currently subscribe to Front, Mix, Esse, Fuse and High Fructose. We also have copies of other periodicals, including Canadian Art, Border Crossings, and many more. You're welcome to browse our books and catalogues too!

Donate to the Resource Centre

Do you have a collection of published materials in need of a home? TNG collects contemporary periodicals, books and catalogues focusing on local and national artists with connections to artist-run culture. We also collect publications by and for artist-run centres. Contact us at library@thenewgallery.org to see if your collection would be a suitable fit. A donation valued at $10 or over (in the form of a gift-in-kind) is tax-deductible.

Volunteer Opportunities at the Resource Centre
The Resource Centre has opportunities for volunteers to help us sort, digitize, research and catalogue material. No experience is necessary, although volunteers should have an interest in the arts, artist-run culture and information management. The Resource Centre requires volunteers to make a minimum three-month commitment to volunteering. Training is provided.

The exact work done by Resource Centre volunteers depends upon individual interests and backgrounds, but may include:

• Sorting and Cataloguing Resource Centre periodicals, catalogues and books

• Scanning slides and photographs to create digital images

• Digital image editing

• Copyright research

• Biographical research for artists

• Adding keywords to existing records

If you're interested in volunteering, please read our volunteer page carefully and then drop us a line at library@thenewgallery.org.  We'd love to hear from you!