Kamloops Art Gallery

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

We offer full installation set up. We are a fully accessible gallery.

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

Indigenous Art

Media Art

Public Art

Sculptural

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

We work in all mediums in the context of contemporary exhibitions.

Are you a member of CARFAC?

No

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

We have membership, but artists are not required to be members with us to have an exhibition at the Gallery.

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

Yes, we have an active relationship with the local First Nation and Indigenous communities. We know the local First Nation and invite them to open all our exhibitions with a welcome and blessing. They are compensated for their participation.

We organize at least one exhibition (of 8) a year that focuses on the work of Indigenous artist(s). Artist(s) are compensated following CARFAC guidelines. They are compensated for participation at the Opening and in subsequent outreach programs which are offered to both First Nations only (at the Artist’s request) and non-FN audiences.

We regularly seek advice from members of Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc to ensure the Gallery is a welcoming space. We include (following permission) the use of the local Indigenous language as part of exhibitions and in the Gallery public spaces.

We have one board member who is First Nations. This has been a commitment of our board for the past 10+ years. We have hired an Indigenous Youth Programs Coordinator and Indigenous Art Instructor who develop programs with our Education and Public Programs Director and they deliver these programs throughout the year on a weekly and/or biweekly basis. They are compensated based on the KAG wage range in keeping with other positions at the Gallery.

We have assessed all products sold through the Gallery Store and have ended relationships with suppliers where the artist’s copyright, control, and compensation were unclear or unfair. We respect and follow the recommendations of the Inuit Art Foundation’s Igloo Tag program and the Indigenous Art Code in Australia, honouring artists’ rights and control in all aspects regarding their work. We prioritize relationships with artists from this region, and work with artists to ensure transparency regarding payment and appropriate display.

We extend our gratitude to the CARFAC Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts contributors and among them Chris Bose who works with the Gallery.

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

We have a diversity and anti-racism strategy, created in 2020 with the guidance of Koshiki Tanaka with Cicily Blain Consulting (now Bakau Consulting) which continues to be implemented. It is not posted on our website.

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

We will continue as outlined above as well as grow engagement with Indigenous artists and communities. We appreciate that de-centering whiteness and decolonizing the Gallery is a long process, but one we are deeply committed to as an organization.

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 remain white-led with no Indigenous staff in leadership positions at the Gallery. We need to engage in consultation with the local Indigenous community to work to reconcile this imbalance.

Is your organization accessible via any of the following?

Elevators

Image and/or video descriptions for online content

Map of space with room/hallway dimensions

Wheelchair accessibility

What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?

Artist in Residence

Educational Outreach

Exhibitions

Studio Space

Workshops

How does your exhibition selection process work?

Curator Invitation

Submissions to a Programming Committe/Jury

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

Artist Talks

Community/Programming (ex: member shows)

Workshops

What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?

Two Way Shipping

(Value up to) Insurance

Listings and newsletters

Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for exhibitions?

Solo

Touring

Group

Permanent Collection

Performance

Exhibition in other public places

Reproduction

Work in public

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?

Audio-visual

Digital and electronic

Print

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

Writing fees

Preparation fees

Installation fees

What accessibility supports do you have for artists?

Ramps

Hanging Height

Consultations

What ways do you compensate artists?

Artwork Sales and Commissions

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

Gallery Shop Sales

Honourariums