Arts Assembly

Arts Assembly is a not-for-profit, community-centric arts organization that emphasizes artistic collaboration. The organization is committed to working with social practice and research-based interdisciplinary artists who are expanding the notion of what art can be and do.

Arts Assembly works within an anti-oppression framework and mandates that no fewer than 50 per cent of its Board of Directors are Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour. This mandate also applies to staff. All partner organizations must demonstrate clear commitments to anti-oppression.

Through programming and organizational structure, Arts Assembly honours and contributes to leadership within the creative communities of women, trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people. The organization pays CARFAC fees.

Address: 207–925 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Phone: 647-261-5057
Website: artsassembly.ca

Organization Details

Tell us about your organization

Installation setup available:
N/A

Artists of interest:
Local artists
Regional artists
National artists
International artists

Mediums/genres of focus:
Contemporary art
Socially engaged art that takes place outside traditional gallery spaces

CARFAC membership:
No

Does your organization offer memberships?
Yes

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Relationship with local First Nations and Indigenous communities:
The organization actively programs Indigenous artists and follows Indigenous protocol and community consultation in developing work that supports Indigenous artists.

Diversity strategy or anti-racism/decolonization statement:
Yes; available on the website.

Current and future commitments to Indigenous artists and communities:
Increasing Indigenous presence on the board and among staff.

Awareness of Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts:
Yes.

Land acknowledgements offered:
Yes, during events and programs, and on the website.

Identified power dynamics and actions to address them:
The organization is focused on increasing access for racialized artists, economically marginalized communities, and artists with disabilities.

Accessibility:
• ASL translation
• Image and video descriptions for online content
• Subtitling in videos
• Audio descriptions for blind and low-vision audiences in digital programming, such as contextualizing research archives or describing dance performances

(Arts Assembly does not operate a physical space.)

Opportunities for emerging artists:
• Artist-in-residence programs
• Exhibitions
• Mentorships
• Workshops

Submission Process

Exhibition selection process:
• Curator invitation
• Submissions to a programming committee or jury

Other methods for showcasing artists’ work:
• Artist talks
• Fundraisers

Supports provided for exhibiting artists:
N/A

CARFAC Fees

CARFAC fees paid for exhibitions:
• Solo exhibitions
• Group exhibitions
• Performance
• Media art screenings and presentations

CARFAC fees paid for digital programming:
N/A

CARFAC fees paid for non-commercial reproductions:
N/A

CARFAC fees paid for commercial reproductions:
N/A

CARFAC fees paid for artist professional services:
• Presentation and consultation fees
• Jury fees
• Writing fees
• Preparation fees

Other Support for Artists

Accessibility supports:
• Translations (such as Braille or ASL)
• Grant writing support
• Alternative submission methods (such as video submissions)
• Consultations

Artist compensation:
• CARFAC fees (https://carfac-raav.ca)