Cultural Exchange is a two-month community engagement project that questions our current economic system. In Cultural Exchange, CARFAC Alberta offers core property (art books, art supplies and equipment, other cultural materials). We invite the community to purchase or exchange this material. This is not a fundraiser; rather, this event proposes to transform part of our Edmonton space into a meeting place for discussion, alternative commerce, and to generate some “community derived revenue” for further programming in support of professional development and advocacy initiatives for Alberta’s visual artists. During the two months of Cultural Exchange, we encourage the community to bring in cultural items that are not being used: donate them or exchange them for items that can be used and appreciated by others.

Cultural Exchange is a great place to find unusual gifts and odd treasures for yourself and others! Come back often between February 2nd, 2019 and March 30th, 2019 – inventory will change constantly!

For this event to succeed, we need core cultural property. If you are cleaning out your studio, preparing for new projects and have:

art supplies and equipment • art books and magazines • cultural items (use your imagination!!)

To donate to this event, please email sharon@carfacalberta.com anytime from December 1st, 2018 to end of January 2019 or telephone Sharon at 780.421.1731 during office hours Wednesday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Emails sent after Dec 15 will be answered in January 2019.

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Time

February 2 (Saturday) 12:00 pm - March 30 (Saturday) 4:00 pm

Location

CARFAC Alberta Office & Project Space

3rd Fl., 10215-112 St. NW

Organizer

CARFAC Albertageneral@carfacalberta.com 3rd Floor, 10215 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1M7

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09mar2:00 pm4:00 pmCalgary | Artist Advocacy + Advice: Free Drop-In!

CARFAC Artist Advocacy + Advice: Free Drop-In! Winter 2019

Dick Averns, CARFAC Alberta’s part-time Engagement Coordinator based in Calgary is available to hear from members, visual artists and arts organizations about concerns, issues or professional development needs. He will be holding free bi-monthly drop-in sessions in Calgary at a range of locations and is also able to visit your organization as part of CARFAC’s advocacy for best practices.

No Registration is required: first come first seen, or just drop in to chat and connect. Arriving at 2pm will help ensure you’re on the roster: plus take time to check out the art and publications while you’re at the venue! This coming season, CARFAC Alberta is pleased to be offering these upcoming sessions with the following partners:

DATE	VENUE	ADDRESS
Jan 12, 2019 2 – 4 pm	Arts Commons	Arts Commons Gathering Space, Ground Floor, behind Ca’Puccini Cafe 225 – 8th Avenue SE, Calgary.
Jan 26, 2019 2 – 4 pm	TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary	2009 10th Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T3C 0K4
Feb 9, 2019 2 – 4 pm	Studio M* at McHugh House Community and Arts Hub	Beltline Neighbourhoods Association, 17th Ave at Centre Street South (1515 Ctr St S) Calgary, T2G 2E6
Feb 23, 2019 2 – 4 pm	TRUCK Contemporary Art in Calgary	2009 10th Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T3C 0K4
Mar 9, 2019 2 – 4 pm	Esker Foundation	1011 9th Ave SE, 4th floor, Calgary, AB T2G 0H7

The aim is to share information on CARFAC’s support for artists through best practices, advocating for sustainable fee structures, and sharing advice on the services CARFAC offers members. E.G. exhibition practices, copyright, international shipping, insurance, the Canadian Gallery Guide, and many other topics.

For more information, or to inquire about Dick and CARFAC holding a Free Drop-In at your organization contact calgary@carfacalberta.com.