The Contemporary Art Gallery promotes knowledge and understanding of contemporary visual art through:
Initiation and promotion of exhibitions, publications, learning and outreach programs presenting work made by both Canadian and international artists
Development of dynamic and committed relationships between art, artists and audiences that support and contribute to a diverse community
Playing a key role in the cultural life of Vancouver and British Columbia
Offering access to everyone
Informative and engaging resources on visual arts
Establishment of the City of Vancouver Art Collection of 3,000 works of art which are circulated in public spaces throughout City buildings and loaned for exhibition to museums and galleries