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Artists Working for Artists in British Columbia, Canada

Arts Assembly

Arts Assembly is a not for profit, community-centric arts organization that emphasizes artistic collaboration. Arts Assembly is committed to working with social practice and research-based interdisciplinary artists, who are similarly working to expand the notion of what art can be and do. We are committed to working within an anti-oppression framework and have mandated that no less than 50% of our Board of Directors are BIPOC, and we echo this mandate with our employees. All organizations we partner with must be clear on their commitments to anti-oppression.

Through programming and organizational staff and structure, we work to honour and contribute to leadership in the creative community of women, trans, 2spirit and non-binary folk. We pay CARFAC fees.

207-925 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC

6472615057

artsassembly.ca

Tell us about your organization:

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

N/A

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

Socially Engaged (that takes place outside of the traditional white-walled gallery)

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?

we actively program Indigenous artists, follow Indigenous protocol and community consultations in developing work geared to supporting Indigenous artist

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

Yes

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

Increase organizational presence on board and staff

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

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

We are focused on increasing access to arts economic, racialized and disability access

Is your organization accessible via any of the following?

ASL translation

Image and/or video descriptions for online content

Subtitling in videos

we do not have a physical space but our programming that’s available online has audio descriptions for blind and low vision people, such as contextualizing artist research archives or descriptions for dance performances

What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?

Artist in Residence

Exhibitions

Mentorships

Workshops

Submission Process

How does your exhibition selection process work?

Curator Invitation

Submissions to a Programming Committee/Jury

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

Artist Talks

Fundraisers

What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?

N/A

CARFAC Fees

Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for exhibitions?

Solo

Group

Performance

Media art screenings and 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

Writing fees

Preparation fees

Other Offered Support for Artists

What accessibility supports do you have for artists?

Translations (ex: brail, ASL, etc)

Grant Writing Support

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

Consultations

What ways do you compensate artists?

CARFAC Fees (https://carfac-raav.ca)



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.