THIS Gallery’s mandate is to create a vibrant, fun, and essential arts space where artists and curators can realize opportunities to engage with the community through exhibitions, workshops, and events.
227-475 Main Street Vancouver, BC V6A 2T7
778-316-4722
Tell us about your organization:
What kinds of installation setup does your space have to offer?
plinths, walls, elevator, lighting, multi-media
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?
Contemporary Art
Sculptural
Are you a member of CARFAC?
No
Does your organization have a membership(s) that artists can join?
No
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Do you have an active relationship with the local First Nations and Indigenous communities?
We know who the local First Nation is and have invited them to do a Territorial Welcome and/or Blessing for an event.
Do you have a diversity strategy, anti-racism or decolonization statement in place and can it be found on your website?
What are your current actions and future commitments to build or maintain your relationship with the First Nations and Indigenous artists and community?
To provide a solo exhibition of at least one indigenous artist each year.
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?
THIS Gallery is woman owned and chooses to prioritize the exhibition of female and other marginalized artists.
Is your organization accessible via any of the following?
Elevators
Our website is compatible with assistive technology (ex: straightforward user interface for screen readers.)
Wheelchair accessibility
What opportunities do you offer for emerging artists?
Exhibitions
Workshops
Submission Process
How does your exhibition selection process work?
Curator Invitation
Requests for Proposals/Calls for Submissions/ Expression of Interest
Do you offer other methods or opportunities for artists to showcase their works?
Artist Talks
Fundraisers
Workshops
Poetry readings, book launches
What supports do you provide for exhibiting artists?
Shipping (one way)
(Value up to) Insurance
Listings and newsletters
promotion and sales
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?
Alternative Submission Methods (ex: video submissions vs written, etc)
Consultations
What ways do you compensate artists?
Artwork sales and Commissions