CARFAC BC
@carfacbc.bsky.social
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/
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
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
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
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
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!
Follow Melanie:
IG @melaniethompson1
#CARFACBCmember
-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
We’re looking to complete our board with new members!
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 #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist
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 #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We’re looking to complete our board with new members!
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 #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist
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 #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist
Find more in our Toolkit for Local Governments: carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #municipal #city #citycouncil
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #municipal #city #citycouncil
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Find more in our Toolkit for Local Governments: carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #municipal #city #citycouncil
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #municipal #city #citycouncil
Have you checked out the BC Galleries Catalogue recently?
carfacbc.ca/bc-gallery-c...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy
carfacbc.ca/bc-gallery-c...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Have you checked out the BC Galleries Catalogue recently?
carfacbc.ca/bc-gallery-c...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy
carfacbc.ca/bc-gallery-c...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy
We didn’t print it out on a fancy scroll, but we still think it’s pretty good!
Read our (brief!) constitution to learn more about how we serve artists:
carfacbc.ca/constitution/
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #bcarts #artsadvocacy
Read our (brief!) constitution to learn more about how we serve artists:
carfacbc.ca/constitution/
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #bcarts #artsadvocacy
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We didn’t print it out on a fancy scroll, but we still think it’s pretty good!
Read our (brief!) constitution to learn more about how we serve artists:
carfacbc.ca/constitution/
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #bcarts #artsadvocacy
Read our (brief!) constitution to learn more about how we serve artists:
carfacbc.ca/constitution/
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #bcarts #artsadvocacy
Happy Halloween! We may not always think of Halloween as an arts event, but many of us artists make our own costumes; incorporating skills in fashion design, sculpture, and performance. As with any art or creative expression, we can make choices that respect all cultures. 1/6
#CARFAC #CARFACBC
#CARFAC #CARFACBC
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“I value my membership in CARFAC because as a group of artists we can offer encouragement, information, and perspective amidst art related events and policies.”
-Bob St-Cyr
Join us today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you, Bob!
Follow Bob:
@follow-thelight.bsky.social
#CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember
-Bob St-Cyr
Join us today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you, Bob!
Follow Bob:
@follow-thelight.bsky.social
#CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember
October 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“I value my membership in CARFAC because as a group of artists we can offer encouragement, information, and perspective amidst art related events and policies.”
-Bob St-Cyr
Join us today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you, Bob!
Follow Bob:
@follow-thelight.bsky.social
#CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember
-Bob St-Cyr
Join us today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you, Bob!
Follow Bob:
@follow-thelight.bsky.social
#CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember
We’ve had a few questions recently about exhibitions outside of gallery spaces! As always, the minimum fee goes up yearly, and these rates are for the 2026 schedule.
Learn more: carfac-raav.ca
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #feeschedule
Learn more: carfac-raav.ca
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #feeschedule
October 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We’ve had a few questions recently about exhibitions outside of gallery spaces! As always, the minimum fee goes up yearly, and these rates are for the 2026 schedule.
Learn more: carfac-raav.ca
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #feeschedule
Learn more: carfac-raav.ca
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #feeschedule
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.
October 22, 2025 at 5:15 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.
We warmly invite our Voting Members to apply to join the Board of Directors to help us shape the direction of our work.
Full details and the Board of Directors Terms of Reference: carfacbc.ca/volunteer/
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Full details and the Board of Directors Terms of Reference: carfacbc.ca/volunteer/
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October 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
We warmly invite our Voting Members to apply to join the Board of Directors to help us shape the direction of our work.
Full details and the Board of Directors Terms of Reference: carfacbc.ca/volunteer/
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Full details and the Board of Directors Terms of Reference: carfacbc.ca/volunteer/
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TODAY!! If you’re on Vancouver Island, 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/25iPBnhqpdeF...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #nanaimo #VancouverIsland #canadianartist
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #nanaimo #VancouverIsland #canadianartist
October 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
TODAY!! If you’re on Vancouver Island, 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/25iPBnhqpdeF...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #nanaimo #VancouverIsland #canadianartist
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #nanaimo #VancouverIsland #canadianartist
This Friday! We’re looking forward to connecting with you. Please RSVP for this free event: forms.gle/bFZSAEnH1cBg... you’ve RSVPd to a previous Community Connect, you don’t need to RSVP again.
Community Connect is member-driven, and you decide what we discuss.
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist
Community Connect is member-driven, and you decide what we discuss.
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist
October 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This Friday! We’re looking forward to connecting with you. Please RSVP for this free event: forms.gle/bFZSAEnH1cBg... you’ve RSVPd to a previous Community Connect, you don’t need to RSVP again.
Community Connect is member-driven, and you decide what we discuss.
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist
Community Connect is member-driven, and you decide what we discuss.
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist
We’re very happy to announce that we’ll now be sharing four Featured Member Artists (FMA) per month on Instagram!
Learn more about the FMA program: carfacbc.ca/featured-art...
We love our membership, and we’re always proud to share your work!
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #memberbenefits #bcartist
Learn more about the FMA program: carfacbc.ca/featured-art...
We love our membership, and we’re always proud to share your work!
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #memberbenefits #bcartist
October 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We’re very happy to announce that we’ll now be sharing four Featured Member Artists (FMA) per month on Instagram!
Learn more about the FMA program: carfacbc.ca/featured-art...
We love our membership, and we’re always proud to share your work!
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #memberbenefits #bcartist
Learn more about the FMA program: carfacbc.ca/featured-art...
We love our membership, and we’re always proud to share your work!
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #memberbenefits #bcartist