The Bateman Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to educating the public on the importance of human-nature connection. Founded by renowned artist and naturalist Robert Bateman, we use art to understand our environment and unlock creativity. Through public programs, community collaborations, and exhibits at the Bateman Gallery, we foster mutually-beneficial relationships between humans and our environment.
Nature is the focus, art is the medium, learning is the outcome.
The Bateman Foundation recognizes that humans are not separate from nature. By engaging in place-based environmental and art education, we encourage our community to see themselves as part of their local ecosystem and act accordingly.
470 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9
2509403626
Tell us about your organization:
What kinds of installation setup does your space have to offer?
audio, floorplans, hanging systems, plinths, multi media, stairs, elevator, inventory lists, dollys, tvs, projection screen, lighting
Are there artists from specific regions that you are interested in showcasing?
Local Artists
Regional Artists
National
International
Is there a specific medium/genre of art making that your organization focuses on?
Contemporary Art
Crafts
Indigenous Art
Media Art
Public Art
Sculptural
Socially Engaged (that takes place outside of the traditional white-walled gallery)
Textiles
Are you a member of CARFAC?
No
Does your organization have a membership(s) that artists can join?
Yes.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Do you have an active relationship with the local First Nations and Indigenous communities?
Board member, land acknowledgement in all communications and events, partnerships, programming history, past and upcoming art exhibits
Do you have a diversity strategy, anti-racism or decolonization statement in place and can it be found on your website?
Internal docs and employee manuals/policies, and job advertisements, but not on website
What are your current actions and future commitments to build or maintain your relationship with the First Nations and Indigenous artists and community?
Upcoming George Clutesi exhibit in 2023, Connections North offering nature sketch to Indigenous northern communities, actively seeking Indigenous educator, emerging artist corner featuring Indigenous artists, and future decolonization planning
Are you aware of Indigenous Protocols for the visual arts in your community?
No
Do you offer land acknowledgements?
Yes, during events and programs
Yes, on our website
Yes, on printed matter and promotional materials (postcards, brochures, business cards, etc.)
Are there specific power dynamics that your organization has identified? And what are your current actions to address them?
Programming or pay equity policies, partnerships, maintaining inclusive, accessible, and approachable spaces, inviting artists with all backgrounds to participate and exhibit, tackling relevant or contemporary topics for discussion
Is your organization accessible via any of the following?
Elevators
Map of space with room/hallway dimensions
Wheelchair accessibility
Captioning in some online video content, ex youtube
What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?
Exhibitions
Studio Space
Workshops
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
Do you offer other methods or opportunities for artists to showcase their works?
Artist Talks
Workshops
What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?
(Value up to) Insurance
Listings and newsletters
Marketing – social media, signage, web site presence, video, etc
CARFAC Fees
Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for exhibitions?
Solo
Group
Exhibition in other public places
Workshop and public talk honorariums/profit shares
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?
Presentation and consultation fees
Writing fees
Preparation fees
Installation fees
Other Offered Support for Artists
What accessibility supports do you have for artists?
Grant Writing Support
Alternative Submission Methods (ex: video submissions vs written, etc)
What ways do you compensate artists?
Artwork Sales and Commissions
CARFAC Fees (https://carfac-raav.ca)
Fundraiser
Gallery Shop Sales
Honourariums