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Artists Working for Artists in British Columbia, Canada

Dan Schindell Gallery

The Dal Schindell Gallery exists to enrich the life of Regent College through the celebration of creativity and excellence in the visual arts. The Gallery serves also to promote theological education and learning through engagement with the arts stimulate thought and reflection on the beauty and complexity of the world and on fundamental questions of meaning and identity and finally to foster dialogue and discussion about our shared humanity with those of other faiths and of none while encouraging active participation in the creative arts.

5800 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 2E4

6042243245

schindellgallery.ca

Tell us about your organization:

What kinds of installation setup does your space have to offer?

We have a few small plinths and a hanging rail system

Are there artists from specific regions that you are interested in showcasing?

Local Artists

Regional Artists

National

International

We primarily host local artists since we do not have the budget to fly in artists/ship art here.

Is there a specific medium/genre of art making that your organization focuses on?

We are open to all mediums. We like to focus on art stimulate thought and reflection on the beauty and complexity of the world and on fundamental questions of meaning and identity.

Are you a member of CARFAC?

Not sure

Does your organization have a membership(s) that artists can join?

No

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Do you have an active relationship with the local First Nations and Indigenous communities?

We are currently working towards the first level, and have had people from the FN community do a Territorial Welcome and Blessing at events.

Do you have a diversity strategy, anti-racism or decolonization statement in place and can it be found on your website?

No. We are working on creating one that can be found on our website.

What are your current actions and  future commitments to build or maintain your relationship with the First Nations and Indigenous artists and community?

The current Gallery Curator, Abby Boggs, is building relationships with Indigenous artists, and hopes to build one with Musqueam First Nation in particular, as the Gallery is located on unceded Musqueam Territory.

Are you aware of Indigenous Protocols for the visual arts in your community?

No

Do you offer land acknowledgements?

No, we do not currently offer land acknowledgements

Are there specific power dynamics that your organization has identified? And what are your current actions to address them?

The Dal Schindell Gallery is a space open for all; emerging artists, students, and established artists exhibit here at the gallery. We have feature artists who are differently abled, underprivileged, and marginalized. Our gallery seeks to give voice to the voiceless, by not be exclusive.

Is your organization accessible via any of the following?

Elevators

Our website is compatible with assistive technology (ex: straightforward user interface for screen readers.)

Subtitling in videos

Wheelchair accessibility

What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?

Artist in Residence

Exhibitions

Mentorships

Submission Process

How does your exhibition selection process work?

Curator Invitation

Submissions to a Programming Committe/Jury

Requests for Proposals/Calls for Submissions/ Expression of Interest

www.schindellgallery.ca/about/gallery-submissions

Do you offer other methods or opportunities for artists to showcase their works?

Artist Talks

Art Markets/Fairs

Art in the Stacks in the Regent College Library

What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?

(Value up to) Insurance

Listings and newsletters

Website features, and Preview magazine listings

CARFAC Fees

Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for exhibitions?

N/A

Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for digital programming?

N/A\

Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for non-commercial reproductions?

N/A

Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for commercial reproductions?

N/A

Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for artist professional services?


N/A

Other Offered Support for Artists

What accessibility supports do you have for artists?

Alternative Submission Methods (ex: video submissions vs written, etc)

Consultations

What ways do you compensate artists?

Artwork sales and Commissions



Land Acknowledgement

CARFAC BC’s office is located on the traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. As an organization we strive to support all visual artists in BC, respectful of the original indigenous artists and art forms of BC.