Metchosin ArtPod

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

movable wall space, plinths, lighting, ramp, level entry, off-road parking, some storage

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?

Ceramic

Contemporary Art

Crafts

Folk Art

Indigenous Art

Sculptural

Textiles

Are you a member of CARFAC?

No

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

informal process by personal contact, application process through Membership committee

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

We have an Indigenous member of the collective (1 of 14 artists), have member representation on a community working group on decolonisation understanding and practices, have formed an Indigenous Engagement committee within the collective, to work toward making our space and our practices safer and more inviting for Indigenous artists and community members, and to educate our members in decolonisation practices and approaches. We have started forming some goals toward a grant proposal for engaging in some shared art and cultural experiences with the local Indigenous community. Have downloaded CARFAC’s Indigenous Protocol Document for reference by group.

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

Anti-discrimination policy in place as a requirement for membership, please see Metchosin ArtPod Society infomation page on the website: https://metchosinartpod.ca/metchosin-artpod/. Also included as a submission.

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

See previous answer re: Indigenous Engagement committee and goals for future grant.

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

The Indigenous member of the collective has extensive experience engaging with local communities and their protocols. Other members have an awareness for and intention to engage in these protocols when approriate. A territory acknowledgement has been an opening component of our events.

Do you offer land acknowledgements?

Yes, during events and programs

Yes, on our website

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

We are situated within a small-village, rural setting and the community itself embodies inclusive practices. Though we exist on a shoestring budget and have yet to receive any grants to support our endeavours, we intentionally keep our fees at a very reasonable level and have addressed financial barriers on an individual basic. We are often a venue for emerging artists to engage in their first open call and juried show, and our workshops and drop-in groups include artists of all levels of experience. We adopt CARFAC’s recommended pay for guest jurors and workshop instructors. Please see our Accessibility statement on the website. Here is is for consideration:

We are a volunteer-driven organisation and, as a not-for-profit society, we function on a very slim budget in order to make visual arts opportunities as financially accessible as possible. We collaborate to arrange low-cost artist drop-in groups, workshops and art events and encourage artists to submit their work for our juried shows by keeping our fees reasonable. Additionally, our gallery is open to the public three days a week. There is no entry fee, though we do appreciate donations from visitors who are able to manage a contribution toward our operating costs. Our collective includes a balance of male and female artists with Indigenous and LGBTQ+ representation. We have members with expertise in inclusive practices for people with diverse needs. Our gallery has physically accessible off-road parking, a level entrance, wheelchair ramp and wheelchair accessible washrooms.

Is your organization accessible via any of the following?

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

Wheelchair accessibility

What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?

Exhibitions

Workshops

How does your exhibition selection process work?

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

Art Markets/Fairs

Community/Programming (ex: member shows)

Fundraisers

Open Studios

Workshops

What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?

Advertising for shows, distribution of cards/info from participating artists, social media tagging and collaborating with participating artists

Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for exhibitions?

With our very limited budget we do not engage in these practices, but use CARFAC recommendations for honoraria, juror fees and workshop facilitation/artist presentations.

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

Jury fees

What accessibility supports do you have for artists?

Ramps

Hanging Height

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