Fazakas Gallery
Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, Fazakas Gallery promotes a diverse selection of contemporary art with a special emphasis on works by established and emerging Indigenous artists. As both a commercial gallery and exhibition space, the gallery presents a vibrant contemporary program that enhances, enriches, and broadens visibility and understanding of Indigenous art.
Recognizing the enduring impact of art, Fazakas Gallery is committed to fostering dialogue among artists, collectors, and cultural institutions worldwide. The gallery represents established Indigenous artists such as Beau Dick, Rande Cook, and Don Yeomans, as well as emerging and mid-career artists including Maureen Gruben, Mark Preston, Jason Baerg, Couzyn van Heuvelen, and Corey Bulpitt.
Address: 659 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R2
Phone: 604-876-2729
Website: fazakasgallery.com
Organization Details
Installation setup available
N/A
Artists of interest
• national artists
Primary mediums and genres
• contemporary art
• Indigenous art
CARFAC membership
No
Does your organization offer memberships?
No
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Active relationships with First Nations and Indigenous communities:
Yes. The gallery has long-standing partnerships, friendships, family relationships, and allyship within Indigenous communities. The gallery is actively involved in the potlatch system.
Diversity strategy or anti-racism/decolonization statement:
No
Current and future commitments:
The owner maintains deep personal and professional ties with Indigenous artists and communities. These relationships are long-term and integral to the gallery’s operations and values.
Awareness of Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts:
Yes
Land acknowledgements offered:
Yes, during events and programs
Yes, on the website
Identified power dynamics and actions to address them:
Fazakas Gallery considers itself a full partner with the Indigenous artists it represents and creates space for collective leadership. The gallery promotes Indigenous artists in many spaces beyond the gallery, including international art fairs and exhibitions, with the aim of expanding understanding of Indigenous art and knowledge systems.
Accessibility:
• wheelchair accessibility
Opportunities for emerging artists
• artist-in-residence programs
• exhibitions
• studio space
Submission Process
Exhibition selection process
• curator invitation
• submissions to a programming committee or jury
Other opportunities to showcase work
• artist talks
• art markets and fairs
• community programming (for example, member shows)
• fundraisers
Supports provided for exhibiting artists
• one-way shipping
• insurance (value up to a limit)
CARFAC Fees
Fees paid for exhibitions:
• performance
Fees paid for digital programming:
N/A
Fees paid for non-commercial reproductions:
N/A
Fees paid for commercial reproductions:
• commercial
Fees paid for artist professional services:
• presentation and consultation fees
• writing fees
Other Support for Artists
Accessibility supports:
• grant writing support
• consultations
Artist compensation:
• artwork sales and commissions
• fundraisers
• gallery shop sales
