Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver

Incorporated in 1975, Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver has a mandate, as outlined in its statutes and bylaws, to:

• organize French-language performances and exhibitions featuring Francophone and Francophile artists to encourage artistic appreciation among Vancouver residents
• promote education by offering French-language programs and services including a library, video library, language courses, summer camps, and more
• encourage public participation in Le Centre’s activities
• acquire and manage property needed to support its programs and operations

Le Centre presents professional-calibre events and activities that offer citizens of Vancouver access to artistic productions in French and to visual, media, and performing arts rooted in Francophone cultures. The organization also provides a wide range of educational services to anyone interested in its activities, regardless of French-language ability.

All services, programs, and activities must support Le Centre’s objectives, either through their content or their method of delivery.

Address: 1551 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1S1
Phone: 604-736-9806
Website: lecentreculturel.com

Organization Details

Installation setup available

• hanging system on one wall

Artists of interest

• local artists
• regional artists
• Francophone artists from BC

Primary mediums and genres

• contemporary art
• crafts
• folk art
• Indigenous art
• media art
• public art
• socially engaged art
• textiles

CARFAC membership

No

Does your organization offer memberships?

Yes. The organization has a membership system, but artists are not required to be members in order to exhibit.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Active relationships with First Nations and Indigenous communities:
Le Centre has invited Elders to offer territorial welcomes at events and presents First Nations musicians in its programming.

Diversity strategy or anti-racism/decolonization statement:
No

Current and future commitments:
Le Centre aims to incorporate more territorial welcomes and continue building relationships with First Nations artists.

Awareness of Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts:
No

Land acknowledgements offered:
Yes, during events and programs
Yes, on printed materials
Yes, in email signatures

Identified power dynamics and actions:
N/A

Accessibility:
• wheelchair accessibility

Opportunities for emerging artists

• exhibitions

Submission Process

Exhibition selection process

• requests for proposals, calls for submissions, and expressions of interest

Other opportunities to showcase work

• art markets and fairs

Supports provided for exhibiting artists

• listings and newsletters

CARFAC Fees

Fees paid for exhibitions:
N/A
Fees paid for digital programming:
N/A
Fees paid for non-commercial reproductions:
N/A
Fees paid for commercial reproductions:
N/A
Fees paid for artist professional services:
N/A

Other Support for Artists

Accessibility supports:
• hanging height adjustments

Artist compensation:
• artwork sales and commissions