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.