Our mission is to empower Alberta visual artists, to promote and help visual artists become more professional in their practice. We advocate for and serve Alberta’s visual artists. We are a communication hub between members of the visual arts community and the general public.  

As a provincial  arts service organization and your CARFAC affiliate, we provide:

  • Information about how to become more professional in your art practice
  • Information and advisory notes for artists
  • Information about copyright and how to exhibit outside Canada
  • Access to all CARFAC services including the fee schedule
  • Advocacy on issues affecting the arts and culture sector
  • Professional development workshops and webinars for artists
  • Health insurance plan for artists
  • Studio Insurance for artists (discount offered to members)
  • Links to member websites
  • Opportunities for emerging and marginalized artists

 As a communications hub, we engage through:

  • Weekly E-Newsletter
  • Website:  carfacalberta.com with information about Alberta’s visual arts community
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in, Instagram)
  • Office in Edmonton, open 3 days per week

 As an office & project space, we offer:

  • 2 -4 exhibitions annually through the CARFAC Alberta Project Space in Edmonton
  • Informal mentorship for artists
  • Opportunities to network socially

 How do you become a member of CARFAC Alberta?

The cost for membership for an individual member of the CARFAC Alberta is $60.00. Discounts are available for students, seniors as detailed on the membership form available below.

CARFAC Alberta Membership Form

CARFAC Alberta Office + Project Space
3rd Floor, Harcourt House Arts Centre
10215 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1M7
780.421.1731 | general@carfacalberta.com | Toll-Free 1-866.421.1731

CARFAC Alberta acknowledges support from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.