The James Black Gallery is a queer led arts and culture hub dedicated to giving a voice to emerging artists in Vancouver, providing space for community engagement, and experimental multidisciplinary art practices. We offer studio and gallery space with a focus on remaining responsive to the ever shifting needs of our community.
144 E 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1J5
7788359819
Tell us about your organization:
What kinds of installation setup does your space have to offer?
Projectors, plinths, stairs, lighting, folding tables and chairs
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?
Early career arts
Are you a member of CARFAC?
No
Does your organization have a membership(s) that artists can join?
Yes, but currently not widely advertised.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Do you have an active relationship with the local First Nations and Indigenous communities?
N/A
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?
We have subsidized studio space, Indigenous board, and offered a microgrant. There are future aims as we build out our financial security.
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
Are there specific power dynamics that your organization has identified? And what are your current actions to address them?
The volunteer aspect of running it. We pay our artists first before ourselves which causes burn out as an under-resourced organization..
Is your organization accessible via any of the following?
Map of space with room/hallway dimensions
What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?
Artist in Residence
Exhibitions
Mentorships
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?
Art Markets/Fairs
Community/Programming (ex: member shows)
Open Studios
Workshops
What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?
N/A
CARFAC Fees
Which CARFAC Fees do you pay for exhibitions?
Group
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?
Presentation and consultation fees
Other Offered Support for Artists
What accessibility supports do you have for artists?
Alternative Submission Methods (ex: video submissions vs written, etc)
What ways do you compensate artists?
Artwork Sales and Commissions
CARFAC Fees (https://carfac-raav.ca)
Fundraiser
Honourariums