Island Mountain Arts (IMA) serves artists, builds community, and stimulates and enhances artistic, cultural and economic development. We foster connection and expression through workshops, residencies, seminars, exhibitions and performance.
2323 Pooley St, Wells, BC V0K 2R0
2509943466
Tell us about your organization:
What kinds of installation setup does your space have to offer?
multi-media, plinths, audio, preparator
Are there artists from specific regions that you are interested in showcasing?
Local Artists
Regional Artists
National
Is there a specific medium/genre of art making that your organization focuses on?
Contemporary Art
Folk Art
Indigenous Art
Media Art
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?
Programming history with First Nations Artists, relationship with regional friendship centre.
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?
Hoping to develop programs together in the future. More work needed to create truely collaborative work. Facing difficulty with single staff capacity to do this work in a meaningful way.
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 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?
N/A
Is your organization accessible via any of the following?
Image and/or video descriptions for online content
Map of space with room/hallway dimensions
Subtitling in videos
Wheelchair accessibility
What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?
Artist in Residence
Educational Outreach
Exhibitions
Mentorships
Scholarships
Studio Space
Workshops
Submission Process
How does your exhibition selection process work?
Submissions to a Programming Committee/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
Auctions
Community/Programming (ex: member shows)
Fundraisers
Open Studios
What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?
Two Way Shipping
(Value up to) Insurance
Listings and newsletters
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?
Commercial Print
Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for artist professional services?
Presentation and consultation fees
Jury fees
Preparation fees
Installation fees
Other Offered Support for Artists
What accessibility supports do you have for artists?
N/A
What ways do you compensate artists?
CARFAC Fees (https://carfac-raav.ca)
Gallery Shop Sales
Honourariums