CARFAC BC
@carfacbc.bsky.social
CARFAC BC is the voice of visual artists in beautiful British Columbia. We are here to be the advocate and spokesperson for visual arts rights and concerns in British Columbia. https://carfacbc.ca/
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· Oct 6
At CARFAC BC, we recognise the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples to own, control, and protect their cultural expressions and artistic heritage. 1/3
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From CARFAC BC Member Nicole Dextras:
I am giving a talk at ECUAD on 26 Nov about my new work with biomaterials and some of my past experience with ephemeral materials. Free and open to the public. Many thanks to Valérie d. Walker and the ECUAD CBF. #biomaterials #ephemeralart #artisttalk
I am giving a talk at ECUAD on 26 Nov about my new work with biomaterials and some of my past experience with ephemeral materials. Free and open to the public. Many thanks to Valérie d. Walker and the ECUAD CBF. #biomaterials #ephemeralart #artisttalk
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
From CARFAC BC Member Nicole Dextras:
I am giving a talk at ECUAD on 26 Nov about my new work with biomaterials and some of my past experience with ephemeral materials. Free and open to the public. Many thanks to Valérie d. Walker and the ECUAD CBF. #biomaterials #ephemeralart #artisttalk
I am giving a talk at ECUAD on 26 Nov about my new work with biomaterials and some of my past experience with ephemeral materials. Free and open to the public. Many thanks to Valérie d. Walker and the ECUAD CBF. #biomaterials #ephemeralart #artisttalk
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Two events left this month! Who is coming to the virtual writing on the 25th and who is coming to @crossandcrows on November 28th???
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#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrowsBooks #EastVan #CommunityEvents #VirtualEvents #BodyDoubling #PoetryWriting #CommercialDrive
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#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrowsBooks #EastVan #CommunityEvents #VirtualEvents #BodyDoubling #PoetryWriting #CommercialDrive
November 19, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Two events left this month! Who is coming to the virtual writing on the 25th and who is coming to @crossandcrows on November 28th???
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#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrowsBooks #EastVan #CommunityEvents #VirtualEvents #BodyDoubling #PoetryWriting #CommercialDrive
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#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrowsBooks #EastVan #CommunityEvents #VirtualEvents #BodyDoubling #PoetryWriting #CommercialDrive
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It’s my last event of the year- good ol’ Nanaimo ArtWalk! I’ll be haunting the atrium of the Harbourfront Library once again, along with a couple of other fantastic artists, this Saturday and Sunday.
And I have a new illustration from my “Tales From Ænim” to showcase!
And I have a new illustration from my “Tales From Ænim” to showcase!
November 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It’s my last event of the year- good ol’ Nanaimo ArtWalk! I’ll be haunting the atrium of the Harbourfront Library once again, along with a couple of other fantastic artists, this Saturday and Sunday.
And I have a new illustration from my “Tales From Ænim” to showcase!
And I have a new illustration from my “Tales From Ænim” to showcase!
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Emerging from the Mist
November 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Emerging from the Mist
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Flowers @ van Dusen
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Flowers @ van Dusen
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Just me again, thriving in a chaos of my own making.
Next and FINAL show of the year is coming up:
Nanaimo’s very own 2025 ArtWalk! I’ll be setting up shop in the Harbourfront Library, so ye all can come find me there and say hello!
Nov 22/23…..
Next and FINAL show of the year is coming up:
Nanaimo’s very own 2025 ArtWalk! I’ll be setting up shop in the Harbourfront Library, so ye all can come find me there and say hello!
Nov 22/23…..
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Just me again, thriving in a chaos of my own making.
Next and FINAL show of the year is coming up:
Nanaimo’s very own 2025 ArtWalk! I’ll be setting up shop in the Harbourfront Library, so ye all can come find me there and say hello!
Nov 22/23…..
Next and FINAL show of the year is coming up:
Nanaimo’s very own 2025 ArtWalk! I’ll be setting up shop in the Harbourfront Library, so ye all can come find me there and say hello!
Nov 22/23…..
This Friday! Please RSVP for this free event: forms.gle/bFZSAEnH1cBg...
If you RSVPd previously, you don’t need to RSVP again.
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!
#memberbenefits
If you RSVPd previously, you don’t need to RSVP again.
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!
#memberbenefits
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This Friday! Please RSVP for this free event: forms.gle/bFZSAEnH1cBg...
If you RSVPd previously, you don’t need to RSVP again.
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!
#memberbenefits
If you RSVPd previously, you don’t need to RSVP again.
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!
#memberbenefits
In partnership with Modo Carshare, we’re very happy to announce a new member benefit!
Modo will provide a one‑time $50 discount on the first year of a new Modo membership for current CARFAC BC members.
Join Modo here: www.modo.coop/join
Member benefits: carfacbc.ca/membership-b...
Modo will provide a one‑time $50 discount on the first year of a new Modo membership for current CARFAC BC members.
Join Modo here: www.modo.coop/join
Member benefits: carfacbc.ca/membership-b...
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In partnership with Modo Carshare, we’re very happy to announce a new member benefit!
Modo will provide a one‑time $50 discount on the first year of a new Modo membership for current CARFAC BC members.
Join Modo here: www.modo.coop/join
Member benefits: carfacbc.ca/membership-b...
Modo will provide a one‑time $50 discount on the first year of a new Modo membership for current CARFAC BC members.
Join Modo here: www.modo.coop/join
Member benefits: carfacbc.ca/membership-b...
“I wanted to support this organisation and for it to support me, I benefit from the newsletter advertising my exhibits and learning about others and calls for entry.”
-Melanie Thompson
Join today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you Melanie!
Follow Melanie:
IG @melaniethompson1
#CARFACBCmember
-Melanie Thompson
Join today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you Melanie!
Follow Melanie:
IG @melaniethompson1
#CARFACBCmember
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“I wanted to support this organisation and for it to support me, I benefit from the newsletter advertising my exhibits and learning about others and calls for entry.”
-Melanie Thompson
Join today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you Melanie!
Follow Melanie:
IG @melaniethompson1
#CARFACBCmember
-Melanie Thompson
Join today! carfacbc.ca/join/
Thank you Melanie!
Follow Melanie:
IG @melaniethompson1
#CARFACBCmember
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada, but did you know that we also have 8 November, Indigenous Veterans Day? Despite facing significant racial discrimination in all of Canada’s public institutions, thousands of Indigenous people signed up for military service to defend our home.
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada, but did you know that we also have 8 November, Indigenous Veterans Day? Despite facing significant racial discrimination in all of Canada’s public institutions, thousands of Indigenous people signed up for military service to defend our home.
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceDay
We’re looking to complete our board with new members!
Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to connect with peers and support initiatives that benefit artists across the province. 1/4
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist
Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to connect with peers and support initiatives that benefit artists across the province. 1/4
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We’re looking to complete our board with new members!
Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to connect with peers and support initiatives that benefit artists across the province. 1/4
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist
Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to connect with peers and support initiatives that benefit artists across the province. 1/4
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #nonprofitart #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist
Find more in our Toolkit for Local Governments: carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #municipal #city #citycouncil
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #municipal #city #citycouncil
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Find more in our Toolkit for Local Governments: carfacbc.ca/wp-content/u...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #municipal #city #citycouncil
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy #municipal #city #citycouncil
"[E]very dollar invested by the federal government in arts and culture generates $29 in economic activity. It says the economic impact of arts and culture is highest in Ontario, Quebec, and BC, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs."
Arts sector contributes billions to Canadian economy, but funding challenges remain, report says | CBC News
Canada's arts and culture sector contributed $65 billion to the economy last year, but an increase in public investment is needed to offset a drop in private funding and a rise in costs, says a new re...
www.cbc.ca
November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
"[E]very dollar invested by the federal government in arts and culture generates $29 in economic activity. It says the economic impact of arts and culture is highest in Ontario, Quebec, and BC, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs."
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Will open my studio during the Eastside Culture Crawl in Vancouver BC #235 Mergatroid Building 975 Vernon Dr. Nov 20-21 5-10pm Nov22-23 11-6pm. Lots to see in our building #eastsideculturecrawl2025 #embroidery #handembroidery #madeinyvr #madeinbc
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Will open my studio during the Eastside Culture Crawl in Vancouver BC #235 Mergatroid Building 975 Vernon Dr. Nov 20-21 5-10pm Nov22-23 11-6pm. Lots to see in our building #eastsideculturecrawl2025 #embroidery #handembroidery #madeinyvr #madeinbc
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November's writing session will take place on Friday, Nov. 28 at Cross & Crows Books from 2-4pm.
Live Mic practice 3:30-4:00pm.
Register here: hello@carriehill.com
#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrows #WritingWorkshop #NovemberEvents #EastVan #TheDrive #ShopLocal #SupportIndie #VancouverWriters
Live Mic practice 3:30-4:00pm.
Register here: hello@carriehill.com
#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrows #WritingWorkshop #NovemberEvents #EastVan #TheDrive #ShopLocal #SupportIndie #VancouverWriters
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
November's writing session will take place on Friday, Nov. 28 at Cross & Crows Books from 2-4pm.
Live Mic practice 3:30-4:00pm.
Register here: hello@carriehill.com
#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrows #WritingWorkshop #NovemberEvents #EastVan #TheDrive #ShopLocal #SupportIndie #VancouverWriters
Live Mic practice 3:30-4:00pm.
Register here: hello@carriehill.com
#CarrieHillCreative #CrossAndCrows #WritingWorkshop #NovemberEvents #EastVan #TheDrive #ShopLocal #SupportIndie #VancouverWriters
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Tulip Angle with my Mamiya 645 Pro TL & Fujichrome film
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Tulip Angle with my Mamiya 645 Pro TL & Fujichrome film
Have you checked out the BC Galleries Catalogue recently?
carfacbc.ca/bc-gallery-c...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy
carfacbc.ca/bc-gallery-c...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Have you checked out the BC Galleries Catalogue recently?
carfacbc.ca/bc-gallery-c...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy
carfacbc.ca/bc-gallery-c...
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artistfee #exhibitfee #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts #artsadvocacy
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BCMA Workshop: How to be Hopeful in a Climate Crisis
Dec 4 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
In this one-day workshop, Elin Kelsey will share insights from her research and writing, framing hope as an evidence-based, active practice that nurtures resilience and fuels climate action.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Dec 4 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
In this one-day workshop, Elin Kelsey will share insights from her research and writing, framing hope as an evidence-based, active practice that nurtures resilience and fuels climate action.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
BCMA Workshop: How to be Hopeful in a Climate Crisis
Dec 4 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
In this one-day workshop, Elin Kelsey will share insights from her research and writing, framing hope as an evidence-based, active practice that nurtures resilience and fuels climate action.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
Dec 4 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
In this one-day workshop, Elin Kelsey will share insights from her research and writing, framing hope as an evidence-based, active practice that nurtures resilience and fuels climate action.
museum.bc.ca/event-list/?...
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J’ai eu le plaisir de discuter avec Lauren Théodet lors du finissage de l’exposition collective à l’Alliance Française Vancouver, pour cet article paru dans La Source.
November 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
J’ai eu le plaisir de discuter avec Lauren Théodet lors du finissage de l’exposition collective à l’Alliance Française Vancouver, pour cet article paru dans La Source.
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Late October Storm
October 31, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Late October Storm
We didn’t print it out on a fancy scroll, but we still think it’s pretty good!
Read our (brief!) constitution to learn more about how we serve artists:
carfacbc.ca/constitution/
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #bcarts #artsadvocacy
Read our (brief!) constitution to learn more about how we serve artists:
carfacbc.ca/constitution/
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #bcarts #artsadvocacy
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We didn’t print it out on a fancy scroll, but we still think it’s pretty good!
Read our (brief!) constitution to learn more about how we serve artists:
carfacbc.ca/constitution/
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #bcarts #artsadvocacy
Read our (brief!) constitution to learn more about how we serve artists:
carfacbc.ca/constitution/
#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #artistsupport #bcarts #artsadvocacy
Happy Halloween! We may not always think of Halloween as an arts event, but many of us artists make our own costumes; incorporating skills in fashion design, sculpture, and performance. As with any art or creative expression, we can make choices that respect all cultures. 1/6
#CARFAC #CARFACBC
#CARFAC #CARFACBC
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Throwback en 2017 sur l'île d'Anticosti lors d'une de mes premières expérimentations de création en nature: une tentative de créer du lien entre l'asbtraction et le territoire.
October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Throwback en 2017 sur l'île d'Anticosti lors d'une de mes premières expérimentations de création en nature: une tentative de créer du lien entre l'asbtraction et le territoire.