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Artists Working for Artists in British Columbia, Canada

The Chilliwack Visual Artist’s Association

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

oconnorgroupartgallery.com

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



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.