A corporate gift is a message about how a company sees the relationship. A branded mug or a gift card sends a small one. An original painting sends a much larger one, because it is personal, lasting, and clearly chosen rather than ordered in bulk from a catalogue. We are a Vancouver gallery, and we work with businesses gifting art to clients, partners, and teams, so this guide covers what to give, how it is handled on the finance side, and how we make it easy at any volume.
Everything we sell is an original, signed by the artist, and one of a kind. For a corporate gift, that is the difference between something the recipient displays for years and something that ends up in a drawer.
Why original art works as a corporate gift
Most corporate gifts are forgotten because they are generic and everyone gets the same one. An original painting is the opposite: a one-of-a-kind object chosen for a specific person or office. It signals that a real decision was made, not a bulk order approved by a spreadsheet. It also lasts, hanging in a client's office or a partner's home long after a consumable gift is gone, quietly keeping your name in view. For milestones, thank-yous, and high-value relationships, that staying power is the point.
Who you are gifting, and what to choose
Match the piece to the recipient and where it will hang. For a client's office, choose something professional and calm that suits a workspace. For a partner or executive, a more significant piece reflects the relationship. Neutral subjects like landscapes and considered abstracts are the safe choice across varied taste.
| The relationship |
What to give |
Budget to consider |
| A valued client or vendor |
A small to medium original for their office |
Under $400 to $700 |
| A key partner or executive |
A medium to large statement piece |
Under $1000 and up |
| A team or multiple recipients |
A coordinated set of originals |
Bulk pricing, see below |
Gifting to a whole team or ordering several pieces at once? Our bulk and branded corporate gifting page covers volume orders, and client and employee appreciation gifts covers thank-you gifting specifically.
The finance and authenticity side
Corporate buyers care about the paperwork, and art has a clear advantage here. Every piece ships with a Certificate of Authenticity naming the artist, title, medium, and size, which is exactly the kind of documentation a finance team wants attached to an asset. In Canada, original artwork by a Canadian artist that costs $200 or more generally qualifies as Class 8 depreciable property, which can typically be depreciated at 20 percent per year. This is the same capital cost allowance treatment applied to office furniture, not a loophole. Confirm the specifics with your own accountant, but it is one reason original art is an easy corporate purchase to justify.
How we make corporate gifting easy
We ship free and fully insured across Canada and the United States, arriving in about 3 to 7 business days in Canada and 5 to 10 in the US. We can ship to a single office or to multiple recipient addresses, and provide the invoicing and documentation your process needs. Every gift is backed by the 14-day trial, so if a piece is not right for a recipient, it can be returned for a full refund with return shipping paid. For anything larger or coordinated, reach out and we will handle it directly.
Frequently asked questions
Why give original art as a corporate gift?
Because it is personal, lasting, and clearly chosen rather than bulk-ordered. A one-of-a-kind painting signals that a real decision was made, it hangs in a client's office or a partner's home for years, and it keeps your name in view long after a consumable gift is gone.
Can corporate art gifts be a tax-deductible business expense?
Often, yes, though you should confirm with your accountant. In Canada, original artwork by a Canadian artist costing $200 or more generally qualifies as Class 8 depreciable property, typically depreciated at 20 percent per year. It is the same capital cost allowance treatment applied to office furniture, and every piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity for your records.
How much should a corporate art gift cost?
Match it to the relationship. A valued client or vendor often suits the under $400 to $700 range, a key partner or executive under $1000 or more for a statement piece, and team gifting is handled with bulk pricing. Real originals start at about $72.
Can you ship to a client's office or multiple addresses?
Yes. We ship free and fully insured to a single office or to multiple recipient addresses across Canada and the United States, arriving in about 3 to 7 business days in Canada and 5 to 10 in the US, with the invoicing and documentation your process needs.
What subject is appropriate for a business gift?
Neutral and professional travels best. Calm landscapes and considered abstracts suit an office and varied taste, and they read as tasteful without imposing a strong theme. For a home recipient, you have more room to choose something personal.
What if a recipient does not want it?
Every gift is backed by the 14-day trial. If a piece is not right for a recipient, it can be returned within 14 days for a full refund with return shipping paid. The Lifetime Trade-Back also allows an exchange for store credit later.
Do the gifts come with documentation?
Yes. Every piece ships with a Certificate of Authenticity naming the artist, title, medium, and size, and we provide proper invoicing. This is the documentation a finance team wants attached to a business asset.
Can you handle a large or coordinated order?
Yes. For team gifting, volume orders, or coordinated sets, see our bulk and branded corporate gifting page or reach out directly, and we will manage the selection, logistics, and paperwork for you.
To start, browse office art and gift-worthy originals, or explore client and employee appreciation gifts and bulk and branded corporate gifting. See the full art gifts hub for more, and our buy with confidence page for the complete policy.
