Partners in Art (PIA) was established in 2002; incorporated in Canada as a not-for-profit corporation in 2004 and achieved charitable status in 2006.The group devotes money and volunteer time to raise the profile of art and artists within the community. PIA generally formulates partnering plans on a yearly and project-by-project basis. The group has approximately 60 members and operates in the City of Toronto. In the past PIA has collaborated with the Art Gallery of Ontario, The Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, Canadian Art Foundation, The Ontario College of Art and Design, The Institute for Contemporary Culture at the ROM and the Galerie de l'Université du Québec à Montréal.

"The very name "Partners in Art" embodies a spirit of active collaboration towards the creation of culture-an objective that is also at the core of the Museum of Contemporary Art's mandate and mission. The efforts of PIA have been key in supporting the success and advancement of MOCCA's artistic and operational vision."
David Liss, MOCCA Artistic Director and Curator.