Enderby and District Arts Council mandate is to initiate, encourage and support development of artistic projects and actvities in Enderby and District and provide opportunities for the community to be educated and engaged in in the work of artists and to provide the artists with the opportunity to display and sell their work. We strive to support a culturally rich community in which the arts can develop and flourish
617 Cliff Ave Box 757, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0
2365866600
Tell us about your organization:
What kinds of installation setup does your space have to offer?
plinths, shelf space, hanging systems, exhibition hall and gallery space. 2 locations: Courtyard Gallery (907 Belvedere Street) and Enderby Art Centre (617 Cliff Ave)
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
Folk Art
Indigenous Art
Public 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 are currently working with the local school on the Splatsin reserve to develop an art program that would meet their needs. Our Board has for many years usually had at least one member with first nation background
Do you have a diversity strategy, anti-racism or decolonization statement in place and can it be found on your website?
No
What are your current actions and future commitments to build or maintain your relationship with the First Nations and Indigenous artists and community?
We have had several members of the local Splatsin Band participate in the Artisan Market at the Art Centre and we are presently working with the local band school to develop an art program
Are you aware of Indigenous Protocols for the visual arts in your community?
Yes
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?
While the Courtyard Gallery is juried, the Enderby Art Centre is open to all. The Exhibition Hall is available to artists free of charge with only a 20% commission for a one month display.
Is your organization accessible via any of the following?
N/A
What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?
Exhibitions
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
Art Markets/Fairs
Community/Programming (ex: member shows)
Fundraisers
Workshops
What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?
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?
N/A
What ways do you compensate artists?
Artwork Sales and Commissions
Gallery Shop Sales
Honourariums