About Us

Armstrong Fine Art Consulting works with private collectors, businesses, and institutions to build meaningful art collections and thoughtfully place works on the market. Our hands-on approach includes home visits and in-situ viewings, bringing artworks directly into your space.

Welcome to Armstrong Fine Art Consulting (FAC), where we bring a passion for Canadian contemporary art to elevate your spaces and enrich your collection. Our roots trace back to the esteemed John Mann Gallery, a 6,000 sq. ft. commercial gallery located in St. Catharines, founded by the visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, John Mann. With a lifelong commitment to collecting Canadian contemporary art, John Mann curated an impressive collection of hundreds of works, showcasing the depth and diversity of the Canadian art scene.

The Mann Collection, now proudly available through Armstrong FAC, features extraordinary pieces by some of Canada’s most celebrated artists, highlighting the talents of influential groups such as Les Automatistes and The Painters Eleven, alongside select artists from Isaac’s renowned stable, each contributing to the rich tapestry of our artistic heritage.

At Armstrong Fine Art Consulting, we believe that art has the power to transform environments, evoke emotions, and create connections. Our mission is to assist you in building a curated art collection that not only reflects your individual taste and personality but also enhances the ambiance of your space. Whether you are a seasoned collector or starting your journey in the art world, our dedicated team is here to offer personalized guidance and expertise.

We collaborate closely with various commercial galleries and artists to provide you with exclusive access to thoughtfully selected artworks. Our approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and vision, ensuring that your collection resonates with beauty, creativity, and significance.

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary world of Canadian art. Let Armstrong Fine Art Consulting help you discover, acquire, and showcase artworks that inspire and elevate your space. Together, we can create a collection that speaks to your unique story and appreciation for the arts.

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At Armstrong Fine Art Consulting, our team brings together deep experience in Canadian contemporary art, creative industries, and client-focused consulting. From exhibition planning to private art acquisition, our experts—Paige Armstrong and Margie Galita—provide hands-on guidance to help you build or grow a thoughtful and valuable art collection. With backgrounds spanning music, broadcasting, fine art, public relations, and gallery management, our team is uniquely equipped to connect collectors and institutions with meaningful works of art.

Our Team

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Paige Armstrong, Director

paige@armstrongfac.com
(647) 520 3712

Paige Armstrong cultivated a deep passion for Canadian Contemporary Art during his tenure as Director’s Assistant at the John Mann Gallery in St. Catharines, a passion he continues to nurture in his current role as Director and Founder of Armstrong Fine Art Consulting.

His background includes Television Broadcasting and Music, where he has played and continues to play guitar for renowned Canadian artists like Julie Black, Shakura S’Aida, Blackburn Brothers and LMT . Paige has shared the stage with icons such as Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, and Philip Sayce, and has collaborated with artists including Ricky Tillo (Lady Gaga), Scott McKeon (Tom Jones) and Donna Grantis (Prince) and others. His musical journey has taken him to over 50 cities across five continents, including the UK, Dubai and Japan.

Described as a people person, Paige is here to work closely with clients to help with discovering, acquiring, and showcasing artworks that inspire and elevate spaces. If he’s not on the road delivering artworks to collectors, he’s probably onstage delivering guitar solos to a crowd.

To learn more about his music visit www.paigearmstrongmusician.com

Margie Galita, Consultant, Curator

Margie Galita possesses a certificate in sculpture and installation, along with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from OCADU. She has also pursued studies in graphic communication management and public relations at Ryerson University. During her five-year tenure at the start-up John Mann Gallery in St. Catharines, she curated over 50 exhibitions, generating nearly 5 million dollars in art sales. Her journey in the gallery sector commenced at the Moore Gallery in Toronto. Additionally, her professional experience spans advertising, marketing, and public relations, as well as managing a family business that provided art and music education.

Margie's comprehension of both the creative process and the business aspects of Fine Art enables her to effectively address the needs of artists and clients alike.

margie@armstrongfac.com
(647) 286-1207