We enrich Whistler by cultivating and celebrating artistic creativity, collaborating with stakeholders, and engaging residents and visitors in arts, culture and heritage.
4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
6049358410
Tell us about your organization:
What kinds of installation setup does your space have to offer?
Hanging systems, floorplan, plinths, stairs, elevators, loading bay, audio-visual.
Are there artists from specific regions that you are interested in showcasing?
Local Artists
Regional Artists
Is there a specific medium/genre of art making that your organization focuses on?
Ceramic
Contemporary Art
Crafts
Indigenous Art
Public Art
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?
Arts Whistler has an excellent relationship with the Lil’wat Nation, whose members support us with Indigenous protocol assistance, providing welcomes from elders or others for special events, we have programmed several exhibitions involving Lil’wat artists and have partnered with them on Indigenous presentation series. These relationships include both colleagues and people who have become dear friends. We continue to strengthen our relationship with the Squamish Nation and are actively fostering ways to create more frequent collaboration.
Do you have a diversity strategy, anti-racism or decolonization statement in place and can it be found on your website?
Yes
Arts Whistler conducts its work on the unceded territories of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation and Líl̓wat Nation. We respectfully honour their cultures and traditions. We support the 94 recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and commit to taking action on recommendations involving culture, arts and education. It is our hope that creativity and the arts continue to be an integral part of the Truth and Reconciliation journey in this country.
What are your current actions and future commitments to build or maintain your relationship with the First Nations and Indigenous artists and community?
Arts Whistler is committed to fair and equitable treatment, representation and prosperity for all peoples in our communities and our industry. We condemn all forms of racism, discrimination, intolerance, and bigotry and work to use the power of the arts, creativity and self-expression to attain equality and representation for everyone. Arts Whistler is committed to fostering community wellbeing and actively exploring any required changes to our policies, initiatives, and practices to best support communities and address the root causes of inequalities.
Are you aware of Indigenous Protocols for the visual arts in your community?
Yes
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?
We provide equitable remuneration and working conditions for all our artists, whether Indigenous or non-Indigenous. All our artists are recognized equally BUT we do find opportunities to showcase and highlight Indigenous artists specifically, to create greater familiarity and awareness.
Is your organization accessible via any of the following?
Elevators
Subtitling in videos
Wheelchair accessibility
What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?
Educational Outreach
Exhibitions
Scholarships
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
By Invitation Only
Do you offer other methods or opportunities for artists to showcase their works?
Artist Talks
Art Markets/Fairs
Auctions
Community/Programming (ex: member shows)
Fundraisers
Workshops
What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?
Shipping (one way)
(Value up to) Insurance
Listings and newsletters
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?
Grant Writing Support
Consultations
What ways do you compensate artists?
Artwork Sales and Commissions
Gallery Shop Sales
Honourariums