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CARFAC BC

CARFAC BC

@carfacbc.bsky.social

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CARFAC BC is the voice of visual artists in beautiful British Columbia. We are here to be the advocate and spokesperson for visual arts rights and concerns in British Columbia. https://carfacbc.ca/

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 27d

At CARFAC BC, we recognise the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples to own, control, and protect their cultural expressions and artistic heritage. 1/3

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #nonprofits #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist #studentartist #artexhibits

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 2d

There are many online resources to help you identify inappropriate costumes, and to help you with tips for productive conversations about costumes.

We love the creativity of BC visual artists, and we hope you have a great Halloween that the entire community can enjoy! 6/6

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 2d

As keepers, creators, and sharers of our culture, artists can be great ambassadors for inclusion and cultural safety; through leading by example, and by having friendly conversations to question disrespectful costume choices. Friends don’t let friends wear discriminatory costumes! 5/6

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 2d

Some examples are dressing up as “Dia de los Muertos,” a religious ceremony not affiliated with Halloween, or dressing up as an Indigenous stereotype, or dressing up in a “fat suit.” 4/6

#artsadvocacy #artsorg #artistrun #halloween

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 2d

Major retailers frequently sell costumes that are racist, ableist, body-shaming, or discriminatory in some way, so unfortunately anti-inclusive costumes are widely available. 3/6

#studentartist #professionalartist #bcarts

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 2d

Respectful costumes do not adopt someone else's culture, skin colour, customs, traditions, speech, physical differences or disabilities, or way of being. 2/6

#bcartist #canadianartist #artistsupport #emergingartist

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Halloween! We may not always think of Halloween as an arts event, but many of us artists make our own costumes; incorporating skills in fashion design, sculpture, and performance. As with any art or creative expression, we can make choices that respect all cultures. 1/6

#CARFAC #CARFACBC

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Laurence Belzile @laurencebelzile.bsky.social · 4d

Throwback en 2017 sur l'île d'Anticosti lors d'une de mes premières expérimentations de création en nature: une tentative de créer du lien entre l'asbtraction et le territoire.

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 4d

“I value my membership in CARFAC because as a group of artists we can offer encouragement, information, and perspective amidst art related events and policies.”
-Bob St-Cyr

Join us today! carfacbc.ca/join/

Thank you, Bob!

Follow Bob:
@follow-thelight.bsky.social

#CARFACBC #CARFACBCmember

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Karen Sim @ksimartist.bsky.social · 6d

Hot on the heels of the Victoria Halloween Markets, comes the Haunted Holiday Market, back on my home turf in Nanaimo!
Hoping to have a couple more “felt mini squonks” along for the ride this time too, so there’s another excuse for you to swing by and say hello! 😉

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 6d

We’ve had a few questions recently about exhibitions outside of gallery spaces! As always, the minimum fee goes up yearly, and these rates are for the 2026 schedule.

Learn more: carfac-raav.ca

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #bcgalleries #nonprofitart #artistfees #canadianartist #feeschedule

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 6d

Something for our representatives to consider!

"For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back."

Artists of BC, what do you think about this?

#BCarts #britishcolumbia #canada #canadianartist @bcnewdemocrats.bsky.social @liberalca.bsky.social

Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 27d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Karen Sim @ksimartist.bsky.social · 11d

Next Halloween show is rolling up! Back to Victoria, BC this weekend for Halloween Market YYJ! @halloweenmarketyyj.bsky.social
Some new merch, some new projects, aaand I’m currently a pain-addled baggie of human soup, so we’ll see how long I last 🫠

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 11d

Calling all members and art organisations! Submit your announcements, news, or calls to [email protected] by the end of this month to get it into our newsletter next month.

Our monthly newsletters keep members up to date on the latest news, artist calls, residencies, funding opportunities, and more.

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Bob @follow-thelight.bsky.social · 12d

Water tower towering over the town utility Quonset
@ilfordphoto.com #fridayfridays #kentmere #blackandwhite #monochrome #ffoto #watertower #analogue

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 13d

If you are interested in applying, please email [email protected] by 31 October 2025, with a short note about yourself, the kind of art you make, the region you represent, and a few lines about how you would like to contribute.

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CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 13d

We warmly invite our Voting Members to apply to join the Board of Directors to help us shape the direction of our work.

Full details and the Board of Directors Terms of Reference: carfacbc.ca/volunteer/

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Jayse @jswaynest.bsky.social · 16d

Posting a flower, hoping everyone stays safe today while out there standing up for rights.

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 16d

CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Bob @follow-thelight.bsky.social · 17d

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Edward Peck @sassamatt.bsky.social · 17d

Rivulet and Sea II, CO

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Edward Peck @sassamatt.bsky.social · 18d

Rivulet and Sea, CO

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Edward Peck @sassamatt.bsky.social · 18d

Sand Bar Promenade

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Edward Peck @sassamatt.bsky.social · 18d

MacKenzie Beach Morning IIMacKenzie Beach Morning IV, CO

CARFAC BC @carfacbc.bsky.social · 17d

TODAY!! If you’re on Vancouver Island, join us for an in-person meet and greet. Membership is not required to join, but current members will receive a complimentary beverage. RSVP here: forms.gle/25iPBnhqpdeF...

#CARFAC #CARFACBC #bcartist #nanaimo #VancouverIsland #canadianartist

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Edward Peck @sassamatt.bsky.social · 19d

MacKenzie Beach Morning II, LR

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Edward Peck @sassamatt.bsky.social · 21d

As the Winter Rain Begins II, CO