Our mandate is to support awareness and appreciation of visual artists in out community through offering display and marketing opportunities and providing workshops to our members.
9201 Corbould St, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4A6
6043928000
Tell us about your organization:
What kinds of installation setup does your space have to offer?
We have a professional hanging system and have plinths available. Floorplans and inventory are available on our website . ( N/A stairs, ramps and elevators.).
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?
Ceramic
Contemporary Art
Crafts
Folk Art
Indigenous Art
Media Art
Public 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
Membership info is available on our website
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Do you have an active relationship with the local First Nations and Indigenous communities?
We have one indigenous board member and are initiating contact with an indigenous board member of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre in the hope of building a relationship with local Indigenous communities .
Do you have a diversity strategy, anti-racism or decolonization statement in place and can it be found on your website?
No
This is in progress and we should have it in place and visible soon.
What are your current actions and future commitments to build or maintain your relationship with the First Nations and Indigenous artists and community?
We really would like to build relationships with local indigenous artists in the hope that they will feel comfortable is submitting their for exhibit in the future.
Are you aware of Indigenous Protocols for the visual arts in your community?
This also is in progress
Do you offer land acknowledgements?
No, but we are in the process of developing one
Are there specific power dynamics that your organization has identified? And what are your current actions to address them?
We currently work with our local community services to showcase the art and writing of marginalized members of our community . We also look at waiving exhibition fees for artists from marginalized communities who may not be able to afford the fees.
Is your organization accessible via any of the following?
Image and/or video descriptions for in person content
Image and/or video descriptions for online content
Map of space with room/hallway dimensions
Our website is compatible with assistive technology (ex: straightforward user interface for screen readers.)
Wheelchair accessibility
What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?
Artist in Residence
Exhibitions
Workshops
We have been looking at providing scholarships for local art students.
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
Community/Programming (ex: member shows)
Open Studios
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?
Hanging Height
Alternative Submission Methods (ex: video submissions vs written, etc)
What ways do you compensate artists?
Artwork Sales and Commissions
Honourariums