CARFAC National

04/22/2026

The International Association of Art (IAA) is a non-governmental organisation working in partnership with UNESCO, and they issue identity cards to professional artists. This card allows free or discounted admission to many galleries and museums in countries around the world. The card is a tool for the lifelong education of artists in their professional artistic research.

Learn more and get your card today! https://www.carfac.ca/en/international-association-of-art-card

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L’Association Internationale des Arts Plastiques (AIAP) est une organisation non gouvernementale, travaillant en partenariat avec l’UNESCO, qui délivre aux artistes professionnels une carte nominative. Cette carte donne accès, gratuitement ou à tarif préférentiel, à de nombreuses galeries et musées à travers le monde. Elle constitue un outil de formation continue des artistes au service de la recherche artistique professionnelle.

Pour en savoir plus et obtenir votre carte, consultez : https://www.carfac.ca/fr/carte-de-lassociation-internationale-des-arts-plastiques

04/15/2026

Mass Culture / Mobilisation culturelle is conducting a survey on artists experiences with AI. Deadline to complete the poll: April 27, 2026

Mass Culture / Mobilisation culturelle mène une enquête sur l'IA et son impact sur les artistes. Date limite pour répondre au sondage : 27 avril 2026

📣 CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
AI is moving fast. Decisions are being made. But where are the artists?
At the recent National Summit for AI & Culture, one thing was missing for us - the voices of artists, the people most impacted.
We believe this gap is an opportunity and a responsibility. We’ve launched a short Curiosity Poll for Artists to understand how you’re actually engaging with AI. This is is not a technical survey. It’s a listening exercise. We’re curious about what you think?

👉 Take 5 minutes and share your perspective by April 27: https://survey.zohopublic.ca/zs/JLBwR0

Let’s make sure the future of AI in arts and culture is shaped with artists, not without them.

04/14/2026

These certificates identify original works of art of Canadian origin, allowing them to be temporarily exported abroad without GST implications. Approved by Revenue Canada and Customs and Excise, it is valid only when signed by another CARFAC member and signed and sealed by the CARFAC National office.

Please note that these certificates are for the process of returning artwork to Canada. Additional forms are often required to allow artwork to enter a foreign country. You should start this process **at least a month in advance** to ensure you have everything you need.

Learn more here: https://www.carfac.ca/en/certificates-of-canadian-origin

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Ces certificats permettent d’identifier les œuvres d’art originales de provenance canadienne et d’en autoriser l’exportation temporaire à l’étranger sans être assujetties à la TPS. Approuvés par Revenu Canada et par Douanes et Accises, ils ne sont valides que s’ils sont signés par un autre membre de CARFAC et qu’ils portent la signature et le sceau du Bureau de CARFAC National.

Veuillez noter que ces certificats visent à faciliter le retour des œuvres d’art au Canada. Des formulaires supplémentaires sont souvent exigés pour l’entrée des œuvres dans un pays étranger. Il est donc recommandé d’entreprendre ces démarches **au moins un mois à l’avance** afin de vous assurer de disposer de tous les documents nécessaires.

Pour en savoir plus, consultez : https://www.carfac.ca/fr/certificat-dorigine-canadienne

04/08/2026

CARFAC National is pleased to welcome Jenna Faye Powell as our new Interim Executive Director!

Jenna Faye Powell is an artist and arts manager based in Tkaronto/Toronto, Ontario. She self-identifies as an optimist with a deep interest in the intersections between art and ideas that enact social change.

“On behalf of the CARFAC National Board of Directors, we would like to welcome Jenna to our team! Jenna brings a thoughtful, artist-centered perspective and a strong commitment to advocacy that aligns deeply with CARFAC National’s mission. We look forward to the vision, energy, and care she will bring to supporting artists across the country.”
~ Daniel Rumbolt, National President & Spokesperson, CARFAC

Please join us in welcoming Jenna to CARFAC National!

To read the full announcement and to learn more about Jenna, please visit: https://www.carfac.ca/en/news/carfac-national-welcomes-new-interim-executive-director

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CARFAC National a le plaisir d’accueillir Jenna Faye Powell à titre de directrice générale par intérim.

Artiste et gestionnaire culturelle établie à Tkaronto/Toronto (Ontario), Jenna Faye Powell se définit comme une optimiste profondément interpellée par les liens entre l’art et les idées porteuses de changement social. Au cours des treize dernières années, Powell s’est affirmée comme une figure de proue du milieu artistique, œuvrant dans les secteurs caritatif, sans but lucratif et commercial, ainsi qu’au sein de diverses fondations.

« Au nom du conseil d’administration national de CARFAC, nous sommes ravis d’accueillir Jenna au sein de notre équipe. Elle apporte une perspective réfléchie et centrée sur les artistes, ainsi qu’un engagement profond en faveur de la défense des intérêts des artistes, en parfaite adéquation avec la mission de CARFAC National. Nous anticipons avec enthousiasme la vision, l’énergie et l’attention qu’elle déploiera pour soutenir les artistes dans l’ensemble du pays. »
~ Daniel Rumbolt, président national et porte-parole de CARFAC

Joignez-vous à nous pour souhaiter la bienvenue à Jenna au sein de CARFAC National!

Pour lire le communiqué dans son intégralité et en savoir plus sur Jenna, veuillez visiter notre site : https://www.carfac.ca/fr/nouvelles/carfac-national-accueille-sa-nouvelle-directrice-genrale-par-interim

03/24/2026

📣 Call for Submissions 📣

We are looking for submissions from artists for our upcoming the Gathering Divergence Multi-Arts Festival & Conference Spring 2026 : Now and for the Future: Steps Towards Dismantling Inequities in the Arts.

This festival and conference brings together artists, arts workers, and organizations to engage in dialogue and creative exchange focused on equity, pluralism, and the future of the arts sector.

📍 Online + In-person events (in Toronto)
We welcome proposals for:
• Performances (dance, theatre, music)
• Literary readings
• Visual arts exhibitions
• Workshops and professional development sessions
The festival centers the work of IBPOC artists and historically marginalized communities and aims to support new creative strategies for a more equitable arts ecosystem.

📅 Deadline: April 3, 2026

For more information and to apply: https://wp.me/p3jYa5-bVv3d

03/24/2026

Mise à jour importante concernant le du Conseil des arts du Canada! 📚

✔️ Un nouveau portail a été mis en place pour la période d’inscription de 2026. Tous les documents d’inscription demandés et les renseignements, y compris les critères d’admissibilité et les formulaires, se trouvent sur ce portail.

Visitez le site web https://droitdepretpublic.ca/ d’ici le 1er mai 2026 pour vous inscrire au programme.

02/13/2026

You are invited! The Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada is holding a demonstration and walkthrough webinar of their updated portal with a focus on how to create and manage your account, how to apply for a grant, how to check the status of your funding application, and how to submit reports. The walkthrough will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

WHEN: Monday, Feb 23 at 1pm EST

Free registration below.

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Vous êtes invité·e·s à vous joindre à nous! Le Conseil des arts du Canada organise un webinaire de démonstration et de présentation du portail actualisé mettant l’accent sur la création et la gestion de votre compte, la façon de présenter une demande dans les possibilités de financement, de vérifier l’état de votre demande ou de votre financement, ainsi que de soumettre vos rapports. La présentation sera suivie d’une période de questions et réponses.

DATE ET HEURE : Lundi, 23 février à 13h HNE

Inscription gratuite.

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02/05/2026

The Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada is seeking your input and is inviting the arts community to participate in their Engagement Sessions as it develops its 2026–31 Strategic Plan. Registration link below.

Le Conseil des Arts du Canada sollicite l'avis de la communauté artistique dans le cadre de l'élaboration de son plan stratégique 2026-2031 et invite tous les membres de la communauté à participer à ses séances de consultation. Inscrivez-vous en suivant le lien ci-dessous.

A strong arts sector depends on listening and collaboration! Canada Council for the Arts is seeking input from the arts community as it develops its 2026–31 Strategic Plan. Watch our socials for upcoming posts highlighting key issues and considerations ahead of the sessions.

Upcoming Engagement Sessions:
English Session 1: Monday, February 23, from 11 am - 12:30 pm
English Session 2: Monday, March 2, from 11 am - 12:30 pm
French Session 1: Friday, February 27, from 1 - 2:30 pm
French Session 2: Wednesday, March 4, from 1 pm - 2:30 pm

Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=k_Ui3Df0x06eHDO5XZJDYX9pCwqTt0BOo2wOHyUEz2hUOUZNSEIwT0dZMDNWWEExREVPUk85UkNLSy4u

01/23/2026

Organized by CARFAC SASK but open to artists from other provinces as well!

CARFAC SASK and the Regina & Area Potters Guild are pleased to present:
BOOKKEEPING FOR ARTISTS WITH TAMMY BRYANT

Take the mystery out of record-keeping and tax issues with this easy to understand look at bookkeeping for the unincorporated artist. We’ll discuss different options available to record your information and take a deeper dive into using a spreadsheet specifically designed with the artist in mind. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to compile your data (transactions) to provide useful information regarding your practice as well as satisfying government agency reporting and compliance.

Registration linked in our Instagram bio or found at: carfac.sk.ca/workshops

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TAMMY BRYANT has been working in the accounting/finance field for over 30 years. Currently, she is semi-retired, maintaining a small public practice consisting of year end work and tax preparation for small and medium corporations. Her experience has been gained through financial roles in a variety of industries, a successful sole proprietor public practice and continued involved with CPA Canada (CMA Canada previously) throughout the accreditation process.

As a ceramic artist, Tammy strives for her work to be unique and not fit into any specific box. This can be seen in the different firing techniques used or processes; wheel thrown, hand built & slip casting as well as numerous atmospheric firing processes. Using porcelain in her practice has allowed her different ways to incorporate brilliant colors, both defined & random.
She actively sells her work in markets as well as through a few brick & mortar locations within Saskatchewan

01/20/2026

We are pleased to welcome Meryem Alaoui as CARFAC National’s Interim Communications Coordinator!

Nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir Meryem Alaoui en tant que Coordonnatrice des communications par intérim au sein de l'équipe de CARFAC National!

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Originally from Morocco, Meryem Alaoui is a Toronto-based dance artist, and the artistic director of Jasad Dance Projects. Her practice sits at the intersection of somatic research through movement, voice and improvisation, and the exploration of embodied performance practices and knowledge from her culture as a Moroccan diasporic artist.

Meryem brings over ten years of experience in bilingual (EN-FR) arts administration, having worked with multiple arts organizations, including the Canadian Senior Artist Resource Network, CORPUS Dance Projects, and the Toronto Dance Community Love-In.

Meryem is very excited to be joining CARFAC National as Interim Communications Coordinator, and is looking forward to working with an incredible team of artists and arts advocates across Canada.

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Originaire du Maroc, Meryem Alaoui est une artiste de la danse basée à Toronto et la directrice artistique de Jasad Dance Projects. Sa démarche artistique s’inscrit à la croisée de la recherche somatique par le mouvement, la voix et l’improvisation, et de l’exploration de pratiques et de savoirs incarnés ancrés dans son identité d’artiste marocaine de la diaspora.

Elle cumule plus de dix ans d’expérience bilingue (français et anglais) en administration culturelle, ayant collaboré avec de nombreux organismes artistiques, notamment le Centre de ressources des artistes aînés du Canada, CORPUS Dance Projects et le Toronto Dance Community Love-In.

Meryem se joint avec enthousiasme à CARFAC National à titre de coordonnatrice des communications par intérim et se réjouit de collaborer avec une équipe remarquable d’artistes et de défenseur·e·s des arts à travers le Canada.

01/06/2026

⬇️ In case you missed it! Upcoming deadline: January 8, 2026 ✨

We’re hiring an Interim Executive Director! 🔎

CARFAC National is seeking an Interim Executive Director to lead operations, advocacy, and sector relations during a period of organizational transition. Full-time, 12-month contract, remote.

Apply by Jan 8, 2026.

Full details here: carfac.ca/en/job-opportunities

We’re hiring an Interim Executive Director! 🔎

CARFAC National is seeking an Interim Executive Director to lead operations, advocacy, and sector relations during a period of organizational transition. Full-time, 12-month contract, remote.

Apply by Jan 8, 2026.

Full details here: carfac.ca/en/job-opportunities