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

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: www.visualartsalberta.com with information about alberta’s visual arts community
Social Media (facebook, twitter, linked-in, instagram)
Office in Edmonton, open 4 days per week

As an office & project space, we offer:

4 – 6 exhibitions annually through the Visual Arts Alberta – CARFAC Project Space in Edmonton
Exhibitions offsite at both the Northern and Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditoriums
Informal mentorship for artists
Opportunities to network socially

How do you become a member of Visual Arts Alberta ~ CARFAC?

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

Visual Arts Alberta ~ CARFAC Membership Form

VISUAL ARTS ALBERTA ~ CARFAC
3rd Floor, Harcourt House Arts Centre
10215 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1M7
780.421.1731 | carfac@visualartsalberta.com | Toll-Free 1-866.421.1731