CARFAC BC
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CARFAC BC is the voice of visual artists in beautiful British Columbia. We are here to be the advocate and spokesperson for visual arts rights and concerns in British Columbia. https://carfacbc.ca/
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At CARFAC BC, we recognise the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples to own, control, and protect their cultural expressions and artistic heritage. 1/3
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #nonprofits #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artexhibits
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Reminder that this is today! We’re looking forward to seeing you at our AGM! If you’re a member and you haven’t registered yet, please do so through yesterday’s member newsletter.
#CARFACBC #bcartist #artistsupport #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #artsorg #artistrun #memberbenefits
#CARFACBC #bcartist #artistsupport #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #artsorg #artistrun #memberbenefits
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Reminder that this is today! We’re looking forward to seeing you at our AGM! If you’re a member and you haven’t registered yet, please do so through yesterday’s member newsletter.
#CARFACBC #bcartist #artistsupport #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #artsorg #artistrun #memberbenefits
#CARFACBC #bcartist #artistsupport #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #artsorg #artistrun #memberbenefits
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Excited to be chosen as a Finalist in the the Canada Shorts Festival!
December 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Excited to be chosen as a Finalist in the the Canada Shorts Festival!
Wondering what to give your loved ones this holiday season? Handmade art will brighten their lives in a way that mass-produced items can’t. Create and strengthen your community connections with unique gifts that no one else could give!
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember #bcartist #shoplocal
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember #bcartist #shoplocal
December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Wondering what to give your loved ones this holiday season? Handmade art will brighten their lives in a way that mass-produced items can’t. Create and strengthen your community connections with unique gifts that no one else could give!
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember #bcartist #shoplocal
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember #bcartist #shoplocal
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A Shroud for Nature
December 1, 2025 at 6:42 AM
A Shroud for Nature
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Reverie
YouTube video by Edward Peck
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Thank you April and the National team for advocating for the ARR for Canadian artists! This win comes after many years of work by CARFAC to help the government understand the necessity for the ARR.
Read more: www.carfac.ca/en/news/the-...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist
Read more: www.carfac.ca/en/news/the-...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thank you April and the National team for advocating for the ARR for Canadian artists! This win comes after many years of work by CARFAC to help the government understand the necessity for the ARR.
Read more: www.carfac.ca/en/news/the-...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist
Read more: www.carfac.ca/en/news/the-...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist
Everything we do is by artists, for artists!
Learn more in our Toolkit for Professional Visual Artists:
carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #artsorg #artistrun
Learn more in our Toolkit for Professional Visual Artists:
carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #artsorg #artistrun
November 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Everything we do is by artists, for artists!
Learn more in our Toolkit for Professional Visual Artists:
carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #artsorg #artistrun
Learn more in our Toolkit for Professional Visual Artists:
carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #artsorg #artistrun
THIS FRIDAY!! If you’re in the area of Burnaby/Surrey and beyond, join us for an in-person meet and greet. Membership is not required to join, but current members will receive a complimentary beverage. RSVP here: forms.gle/j5wd9WEYkLeB...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #burnaby #newWest #surrey #coquitlam
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #burnaby #newWest #surrey #coquitlam
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
THIS FRIDAY!! If you’re in the area of Burnaby/Surrey and beyond, join us for an in-person meet and greet. Membership is not required to join, but current members will receive a complimentary beverage. RSVP here: forms.gle/j5wd9WEYkLeB...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #burnaby #newWest #surrey #coquitlam
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #burnaby #newWest #surrey #coquitlam
The call for participants for SEARA's Anti-Racism Data Project is open until the end of November!
The survey is open to all artists/cultural workers, and there is a $20 honorarium attached to participation: 221a.ca/event/survey...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #BIPOCartist
The survey is open to all artists/cultural workers, and there is a $20 honorarium attached to participation: 221a.ca/event/survey...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #BIPOCartist
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The call for participants for SEARA's Anti-Racism Data Project is open until the end of November!
The survey is open to all artists/cultural workers, and there is a $20 honorarium attached to participation: 221a.ca/event/survey...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #BIPOCartist
The survey is open to all artists/cultural workers, and there is a $20 honorarium attached to participation: 221a.ca/event/survey...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #BIPOCartist
Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to connect with peers and support initiatives that benefit artists across the province. 1/4
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #professionalartist
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #professionalartist
November 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to connect with peers and support initiatives that benefit artists across the province. 1/4
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #professionalartist
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #professionalartist
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RENCONTRE AVEC LES THUYAS GÉANTS
Présenté jusqu'au 25 janvier 2026 au Centre national d'exposition à Jonquière
Présenté jusqu'au 25 janvier 2026 au Centre national d'exposition à Jonquière
November 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
RENCONTRE AVEC LES THUYAS GÉANTS
Présenté jusqu'au 25 janvier 2026 au Centre national d'exposition à Jonquière
Présenté jusqu'au 25 janvier 2026 au Centre national d'exposition à Jonquière
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Blue Morning
youtu.be/yMYnkDoaSWs
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Blue Morning
YouTube video by Edward Peck
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November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Blue Morning
youtu.be/yMYnkDoaSWs
youtu.be/yMYnkDoaSWs
Calling all members and art organisations! Submit your announcements, news, or calls to [email protected] by the end of this month to get it into our newsletter next month!
Our monthly newsletters keep members up to date on the latest news, artist calls, residencies, funding opportunities, and more.
Our monthly newsletters keep members up to date on the latest news, artist calls, residencies, funding opportunities, and more.
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Calling all members and art organisations! Submit your announcements, news, or calls to [email protected] by the end of this month to get it into our newsletter next month!
Our monthly newsletters keep members up to date on the latest news, artist calls, residencies, funding opportunities, and more.
Our monthly newsletters keep members up to date on the latest news, artist calls, residencies, funding opportunities, and more.
From CARFAC BC Member Nicole Dextras:
I am giving a talk at ECUAD on 26 Nov about my new work with biomaterials and some of my past experience with ephemeral materials. Free and open to the public. Many thanks to Valérie d. Walker and the ECUAD CBF. #biomaterials #ephemeralart #artisttalk
I am giving a talk at ECUAD on 26 Nov about my new work with biomaterials and some of my past experience with ephemeral materials. Free and open to the public. Many thanks to Valérie d. Walker and the ECUAD CBF. #biomaterials #ephemeralart #artisttalk
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
From CARFAC BC Member Nicole Dextras:
I am giving a talk at ECUAD on 26 Nov about my new work with biomaterials and some of my past experience with ephemeral materials. Free and open to the public. Many thanks to Valérie d. Walker and the ECUAD CBF. #biomaterials #ephemeralart #artisttalk
I am giving a talk at ECUAD on 26 Nov about my new work with biomaterials and some of my past experience with ephemeral materials. Free and open to the public. Many thanks to Valérie d. Walker and the ECUAD CBF. #biomaterials #ephemeralart #artisttalk
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Two events left this month! Who is coming to the virtual writing on the 25th and who is coming to @crossandcrows on November 28th???
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#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrowsBooks #EastVan #CommunityEvents #VirtualEvents #BodyDoubling #PoetryWriting #CommercialDrive
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#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrowsBooks #EastVan #CommunityEvents #VirtualEvents #BodyDoubling #PoetryWriting #CommercialDrive
November 19, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Two events left this month! Who is coming to the virtual writing on the 25th and who is coming to @crossandcrows on November 28th???
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#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrowsBooks #EastVan #CommunityEvents #VirtualEvents #BodyDoubling #PoetryWriting #CommercialDrive
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#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrowsBooks #EastVan #CommunityEvents #VirtualEvents #BodyDoubling #PoetryWriting #CommercialDrive
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It’s my last event of the year- good ol’ Nanaimo ArtWalk! I’ll be haunting the atrium of the Harbourfront Library once again, along with a couple of other fantastic artists, this Saturday and Sunday.
And I have a new illustration from my “Tales From Ænim” to showcase!
And I have a new illustration from my “Tales From Ænim” to showcase!
November 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It’s my last event of the year- good ol’ Nanaimo ArtWalk! I’ll be haunting the atrium of the Harbourfront Library once again, along with a couple of other fantastic artists, this Saturday and Sunday.
And I have a new illustration from my “Tales From Ænim” to showcase!
And I have a new illustration from my “Tales From Ænim” to showcase!
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Emerging from the Mist
November 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Emerging from the Mist
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Flowers @ van Dusen
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Flowers @ van Dusen
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Just me again, thriving in a chaos of my own making.
Next and FINAL show of the year is coming up:
Nanaimo’s very own 2025 ArtWalk! I’ll be setting up shop in the Harbourfront Library, so ye all can come find me there and say hello!
Nov 22/23…..
Next and FINAL show of the year is coming up:
Nanaimo’s very own 2025 ArtWalk! I’ll be setting up shop in the Harbourfront Library, so ye all can come find me there and say hello!
Nov 22/23…..
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Just me again, thriving in a chaos of my own making.
Next and FINAL show of the year is coming up:
Nanaimo’s very own 2025 ArtWalk! I’ll be setting up shop in the Harbourfront Library, so ye all can come find me there and say hello!
Nov 22/23…..
Next and FINAL show of the year is coming up:
Nanaimo’s very own 2025 ArtWalk! I’ll be setting up shop in the Harbourfront Library, so ye all can come find me there and say hello!
Nov 22/23…..
This Friday! Please RSVP for this free event: forms.gle/bFZSAEnH1cBg...
If you RSVPd previously, you don’t need to RSVP again.
Community Connect is member-driven, and you decide what we discuss. These events are to build a sense of community among members. We’re here for you!
#memberbenefits
If you RSVPd previously, you don’t need to RSVP again.
Community Connect is member-driven, and you decide what we discuss. These events are to build a sense of community among members. We’re here for you!
#memberbenefits
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This Friday! Please RSVP for this free event: forms.gle/bFZSAEnH1cBg...
If you RSVPd previously, you don’t need to RSVP again.
Community Connect is member-driven, and you decide what we discuss. These events are to build a sense of community among members. We’re here for you!
#memberbenefits
If you RSVPd previously, you don’t need to RSVP again.
Community Connect is member-driven, and you decide what we discuss. These events are to build a sense of community among members. We’re here for you!
#memberbenefits
In partnership with Modo Carshare, we’re very happy to announce a new member benefit!
Modo will provide a one‑time $50 discount on the first year of a new Modo membership for current CARFAC BC members.
Join Modo here: www.modo.coop/join
Member benefits: carfacbc.ca/membership-b...
Modo will provide a one‑time $50 discount on the first year of a new Modo membership for current CARFAC BC members.
Join Modo here: www.modo.coop/join
Member benefits: carfacbc.ca/membership-b...
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In partnership with Modo Carshare, we’re very happy to announce a new member benefit!
Modo will provide a one‑time $50 discount on the first year of a new Modo membership for current CARFAC BC members.
Join Modo here: www.modo.coop/join
Member benefits: carfacbc.ca/membership-b...
Modo will provide a one‑time $50 discount on the first year of a new Modo membership for current CARFAC BC members.
Join Modo here: www.modo.coop/join
Member benefits: carfacbc.ca/membership-b...
“I wanted to support this organisation and for it to support me, I benefit from the newsletter advertising my exhibits and learning about others and calls for entry.”
-Melanie Thompson
Join today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you Melanie!
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-Melanie Thompson
Join today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you Melanie!
Follow Melanie:
IG @melaniethompson1
#CARFACBCmember
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“I wanted to support this organisation and for it to support me, I benefit from the newsletter advertising my exhibits and learning about others and calls for entry.”
-Melanie Thompson
Join today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you Melanie!
Follow Melanie:
IG @melaniethompson1
#CARFACBCmember
-Melanie Thompson
Join today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you Melanie!
Follow Melanie:
IG @melaniethompson1
#CARFACBCmember
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada, but did you know that we also have 8 November, Indigenous Veterans Day? Despite facing significant racial discrimination in all of Canada’s public institutions, thousands of Indigenous people signed up for military service to defend our home.
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada, but did you know that we also have 8 November, Indigenous Veterans Day? Despite facing significant racial discrimination in all of Canada’s public institutions, thousands of Indigenous people signed up for military service to defend our home.
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay