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Artists Working for Artists in British Columbia, Canada

Oxygen Art Centre

Through education, residencies, exhibitions and events Oxygen advances rural cultural development and achieves experimental, accessible and inclusive programming.

320 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4E4

2503526322

oxygenartcentre.org

Tell us about your organization:

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

multi-media, plinths, hanging systems, audio, floorpans

Are there artists from specific regions that you are interested in showcasing?

Regional Artists

National

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

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

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

Following cultural protocols, programming history, friendship

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 are in the process of finalizing an Accessibility Vision statement and action plan, as well as re-structuring our organization according to intersectional feminist, decolonial, and anti-capitalist practices.

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?

Organizational policies enact generous pay rates for artists and creatives; All collaborators are paid a living wage/professional wage; Coverage for administration, communication, and process-based exploration; Maintaining accessible space and policies for artists from marginalized communities;

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

Workshops

Events, readings, intensives, youth programming

Submission Process

How does your exhibition selection process work?

Submissions to a Programming Committee/Jury

oxygenartcentre.org/exhibitions-residencies/submissions/

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

Artist Talks

Open Studios

Workshops

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

Reproduction

Media art screenings and presentations

Preparation/administrative costs; Royalties

Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for digital programming?

Onsite and virtual exhibitions

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

Jury fees

Writing fees

Preparation fees

Installation fees

Other Offered Support for Artists

What accessibility supports do you have for artists?

Ramps

Hanging Height

Consultations

What ways do you compensate artists?

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

Honourariums



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.