CARFAC Alberta
As an arts service organization and provincial affiliate for national CARFAC:
We Advocate:
- By improving socioeconomic conditions for artists.
- By raising the status of professional artists.
- By promoting best and next practices for artists.
We Educate:
- By informing artists, the general public, and government.
- By explaining the role and profession of artists.
- By promoting art-making as a profession.
We Innovate:
- By using a cooperative model with province-wide scope.
- By actively seeking opportunities for under-represented voices.
- By responding to the changing needs of visual artists.
Our Services Include:
- Information about the visual arts sector in Alberta.
- Advisory notes for artists.
- Access to CARFAC services.
- Advocacy on issues affecting the arts and culture sector.
- Professional development workshops.
- Community partnerships throughout Alberta.
- Health insurance plan for artists.
- Studio an liability insurance for artists.
- Links to member websites.
- Weekly e-newsletter.
- Engagement coordinator in Calgary.
- Office in Edmonton, open four days per week.
- Exhibitions offsite.
- Consultation services for artists.
- Opportunities to network.