2025: What’s Ahead for Members?
CARFAC BC Membership: It Is the Gift that Keeps Working Year-round
Updated Fair Compensation Rates
CARFAC BC’s cornerstone fee schedule champions equitable compensation across generations and communities. It includes updated provisions that support emerging artists, cultural knowledge keepers, and artists from historically marginalized communities.
Professional Development Excellence
Artists at every career stage and from diverse cultural backgrounds will see a significant increase in targeted opportunities through:
• cross-generational mentorship that pairs emerging artists with established creators
• cultural knowledge transfer programs supporting Indigenous Elders and knowledge keepers
• multilingual workshops addressing diverse community needs
• accessibility-forward training that ensures inclusive growth
• youth development initiatives nurturing next-generation talent
Artist Toolkits to Support Emerging Professional Artists and Partner Organizations
Comprehensive Digital Resource Hub
Available in multiple languages and formats, including:
• culturally responsive contract templates
• Indigenous intellectual property protection guides
• multilingual business toolkits
• Elder–youth collaborative project frameworks
• accessibility-enhanced digital platforms
Strategic, Inclusive Community Building
CARFAC BC builds new bridges across communities through:
• intergenerational knowledge-sharing circles
• cultural affinity groups
• youth-led initiatives
• Elder advisory councils
• cross-cultural collaboration platforms
New: Virtual Exhibition Partnerships
Prioritizing diverse voices across the province through:
• Emerging Artists Exhibition with a dedicated youth showcase
• Elder Artists Retrospective series
• Cross-Cultural Exhibition Program
• Indigenous Artists Spotlight series
• virtual studio tours highlighting artists across generations
• amplified climate art opportunities
Policy Leadership and Advocacy
Allyship and grassroots solidarity work will increase for:
• equitable legislation across all communities
• Indigenous intellectual property rights
• youth artist development funding
• Elder artist support programs
• accessibility standards implementation
Professional Development Innovations
2025 memberships include:
• increased professional support for artists engaged in community-led initiatives
• intergenerational skills exchange programs
• cultural knowledge preservation workshops
• youth leadership development in the visual arts
• Elder artist technical support to bridge digital literacy gaps
• cross-cultural competency training
• increased marketing support for rural artists
• business support training for artist-run centres
• health and wellness retreat discounts for visual artists
• copyright education and regional legal aid pop-up clinics
• university visits and increased student artist allyship
• modern Elder artist legacy planning support
Enhanced Equity Framework
Our strengthened commitment includes:
• dedicated support for artists affected by natural disasters
• increased support for racialized artists
• youth artist mentorship programs
• Elder artist technical assistance
• cultural safety protocols
• Indigenous knowledge protection
• accessibility enhancements across all programs
• multigenerational knowledge exchange initiatives
CARFAC BC continues to evolve as a leader in supporting diverse artistic voices across British Columbia. We strive to ensure artists of all backgrounds, ages, and experiences thrive. This is achieved through intentional programming and dedicated resources that build lasting legacies for future generations.
