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Artists Working for Artists in British Columbia, Canada

Slice of Life

SLICE GALLERY VISION is to give artists a platform to build a career around their creative process. We create an accessible art experience for our guests, with a focus on quality and handmade work.

1636 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H2

6047070708

slicevancouver.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

Is there a specific medium/genre of art making that your organization focuses on?

Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art

Crafts

Folk Art

Indigenous Art

Media Art

Sculptural

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?

Among the 200 artists we represent there are some wonderful talented Indigenous people, we believe in sharing our platform as much as possible with the individuals whos land we reside on.

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?

Our space currently offers free studio residency programs to individuals from BIPOC communities as well as expedited gallery and gift shop applications to continuously improve our representation.

Are you aware of Indigenous Protocols for the visual arts in your community?

N/A

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?

N/A

Is your organization accessible via any of the following?

N/A

What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?

Artist in Residence

Exhibitions

Studio Space

Workshops

Submission Process

How does your exhibition selection process work?

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

Open Studios

Workshops

What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?

Shipping (one way)

(Value up to) Insurance

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?

Ramps

Hanging Height

What ways do you compensate artists?

Artwork Sales and Commissions

Gallery Shop Sales



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.