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Artists Working for Artists in British Columbia

08/19/2026

“Singing, painting, or visiting a gallery or museum helps people age more slowly, according to the latest study to link taking an active interest in art and culture with improved health.

The findings are the first to show that both participating in arts activities and attending events, such as viewing an exhibition, lead to people staying biologically younger.

“These results demonstrate the health impact of the arts at a biological level.

They provide evidence for arts and cultural engagement to be recognised as a health-promoting behaviour in a similar way to exercise,” said Prof Daisy Fancourt, the lead author of the research and the head of the social biobehavioural research group at University College London.”

Read the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/12/arts-cultural-engagement-linked-slower-pace-biological-ageing-ucl-research

08/17/2026

Arts organisations across the province are encouraged to participate, regardless of whether or not you see yourself as a “gallery.”

Our BC Gallery Catalogue intends to provide information to artists and the general public about a spectrum of visual arts organisations, including arts councils, virtual or online artist collectives, artist run centres, public and commercial galleries, presentation spaces, museums, and Indigenous cultural organisations.

We hope to cultivate a better understanding of artist fee payments, cultural safety, and accessibility. We aim to provide a resource highlighting diverse opportunities for artists in British Columbia, and to support artists in deciding where to submit their work and detail the different professional paths available to them.

Check out the BC Galleries Catalogue: https://carfacbc.ca/bc-gallery-catalogue/

08/14/2026

The payment of the Exhibition Right for the public exhibition of artistic production became part of Canadian federal copyright law in 1988. This exhibition fee (sometimes known as the “CARFAC fee”) is payment for the use of work created after 7 June 1988, in an exhibition in a public space where the gallery receives public funds and the artwork shown is not being actively presented for sale or hire. It applies primarily to public galleries, including artist-run centres, but not to private, commercial galleries. Copyright fees and royalties are subject to GST; the GST is not included in the listed fees.

Learn more about rights related to image use in our Toolkit for Professional Visual Artists:
https://www.carfacbc.ca/s/Working-Through-the-Arts-Toolkit-for-Professional-Artists-in-British-Columbia-Nov2021.pdf

08/12/2026

This Friday! We’re looking forward to connecting with you. Please RSVP for this free event: https://forms.gle/bFZSAEnH1cBgUry18
If you’ve RSVPd to a previous Community Connect, you don’t need to RSVP again unless you have new discussion topic suggestions.

Community Connect is member-driven, and you decide what we discuss. These events are to build a sense of community among members. We’re here for you!

08/10/2026

Permanent Collection Exhibition Royalties are for installations of works on the owner’s premises only. Regular exhibition royalties apply to any off-site exhibition. Rates apply to both purchased and donated works created after 7 June 1988.

Some organisations may prefer to license the use for exhibitions only when/if they install it. The royalty is paid per installation with no time limit, and it may involve temporary or long-term installations on the owner’s premises.

Learn more with our Minimum Fee Schedule!
https://carfac-raav.ca/2026-en/

08/05/2026

“I'm not aware of many organisations that advocate for artists, through promotion and support, and CARFAC does just that. An important organisation for artists to support back, in return.”
-Valerie Wheater

As a member-driven organisation, CARFAC BC is dedicated to serving visual artists. We provide professional guidance, host live events, and advocate on behalf of BC artists. Your community is here for you! Join today: https://carfacbc.ca/join/

Thank you for being part of this community, Valerie!

Find Valerie:
instagram.com/val_wheater_art

08/03/2026

We’re so glad that our recent event, Beyond Good Intentions, is having a positive impact in the community! Some reflections from a participant, Jen Newsted:

“What I appreciated about this panel was how it seamlessly showcased why you can not apply a one size fits all approach when working with Indigenous artists. It was a beautiful way to show why relationships rooted in trust matter.

Other takeaways included a reminder that the harmful practice of offering "exposure" in lieu of compensation continues to exist. That we each have a responsibility to be continuing our learning and expanding our understanding of things we don't hold lived experience in, have opinions / judgements about.

Métis Elder Leona Flamand Gallant shared an important question "how do we all exist together in integrity, respect, and diversity?" which is definitely an essential guide for each of us to be using in beginning, building, and nourishing relationships rooted in trust and reciprocity - so we put an end to continuing the extractive and harmful practices foundational to upholding settler colonial ways of being.”

07/31/2026

It has never been more important to create, adapt, and maintain inclusive, accessible, safe, and approachable spaces that reflect the needs and demographics of the community, including artists who are Indigenous, Black, POC, LGBTQIA2S+, D/deaf or disabled, from other marginalised or underrepresented communities, and from all economic backgrounds and with all levels of education. The COVID-19 pandemic has also brought to light the challenges of access to the typical arts spaces and forced many to think about alternative modes of connecting with artists and audiences.

Find recommendations and best practices in our Toolkit for Galleries and Arts Orgs: https://www.carfacbc.ca/s/Working-Through-the-Arts-Galleries-Arts-Organizations-Toolkit-Nov2021.pdf

07/29/2026

Did you know that BC’s cultural economy totalled $8.6 billion in 2021? This means BC’s arts, culture, and heritage sector is bigger than the Forestry sector and also bigger than the Hotel sector. (Source: Government of BC, 2023)

We deserve to be treated like a serious economic driver in BC, but this doesn’t always happen. When you join CARFAC BC, you join an advocacy network that fights for rights and fair pay for artists.

Learn more and join today: https://www.carfacbc.ca/join

Calling all members and art organisations! Submit your announcements, news, or calls to bc@carfac.ca by the end of this...

07/27/2026

Calling all members and art organisations! Submit your announcements, news, or calls to [email protected] by the end of this month to get it into our newsletter next month!

Our monthly newsletters keep members up to date on all the latest news, artist calls, residencies, funding opportunities, and much more.

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