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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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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
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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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
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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...
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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“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
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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
October 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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“I value my membership in CARFAC because as a group of artists we can offer encouragement, information, and perspective amidst art related events and policies.”
-Bob St-Cyr

Join us today! carfacbc.ca/join/

Thank you, Bob!

Follow Bob:
@follow-thelight.bsky.social

#CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember
October 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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We’ve had a few questions recently about exhibitions outside of gallery spaces! As always, the minimum fee goes up yearly, and these rates are for the 2026 schedule.

Learn more: carfac-raav.ca

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #feeschedule
October 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Calling all members and art organisations! Submit your announcements, news, or calls to bc@carfac.ca by the end of this month to get it into our newsletter next month.

Our monthly newsletters keep members up to date on the latest news, artist calls, residencies, funding opportunities, and more.
October 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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We warmly invite our Voting Members to apply to join the Board of Directors to help us shape the direction of our work.

Full details and the Board of Directors Terms of Reference: carfacbc.ca/volunteer/

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October 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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TODAY!! If you’re on Vancouver Island, join us for an in-person meet and greet. Membership is not required to join, but current members will receive a complimentary beverage. RSVP here: forms.gle/25iPBnhqpdeF...

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #nanaimo #VancouverIsland #canadianartist
October 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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This Friday! We’re looking forward to connecting with you. Please RSVP for this free event: forms.gle/bFZSAEnH1cBg... you’ve RSVPd to a previous Community Connect, you don’t need to RSVP again.

Community Connect is member-driven, and you decide what we discuss.

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist
October 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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We’re very happy to announce that we’ll now be sharing four Featured Member Artists (FMA) per month on Instagram!

Learn more about the FMA program: carfacbc.ca/featured-art...

We love our membership, and we’re always proud to share your work!

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #memberbenefits #bcartist
October 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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If you’re not able to join in person in Nanaimo, then join us online!

Register your interest in attending Community Connect, and share any topics you’d like us to discuss in an upcoming session: forms.gle/bFZSAEnH1cBg...

If you’ve registered for a previous CC, you don’t need to register again.
October 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Check out CARFAC BC member Lori Goldberg’s exhibition, opening tomorrow!

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #canadianartist #artexhibits #professionalartist #bcarts
October 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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This event is at www.longwoodbrewpub.com, from 6 - 8pm on Thursday the 16th of October. Please RSVP here: forms.gle/25iPBnhqpdeF...

Membership is not required to join, but current members will receive a complimentary beverage.

We can’t wait to meet you in person!

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #nanaimo
October 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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At CARFAC BC, we recognise the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples to own, control, and protect their cultural expressions and artistic heritage. 1/3

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #nonprofits #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artexhibits
October 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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The Glaze Project is a research effort that develops technical tools with the explicit goal of protecting human creatives against invasive uses of generative artificial intelligence or GenAI.

Check out Glaze: glaze.cs.uchicago.edu/what-is-glaz...

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #artistsupport #artsadvocacy
October 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is more than a date on the calendar. It is a time to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on our shared responsibility for truth-telling and healing.

#TruthAndReconciliation #NDTR #CARFACBC
September 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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CARFAC affiliates have produced Advisory Notes dealing with professional practices, safety, and legal rights of visual artists.

*CARFAC Advisory Notes contain copyrighted material; please do not redistribute them!

List here: carfacbc.ca/advisory-not...

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #artistsupport
September 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Dorothy Doherty is a visual artist working across several media. This exhibition features drawn and painted botanical images and explores the relationship between humans and their interaction with the plant world.

www.dorothydoherty.net
IG @dorothydohertyart

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcarts
September 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM