Visual Arts Resources : CARFAC
Advice and insight on the business of being an artist
Visual Arts Resources : CARFAC
HST Advisory Note
This Advisory deals with the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario and BC and its impact on artists. There have been no changes to the GST/HST system in provinces other than Ontario and BC. View the advisory note here.
Top 12 Tips for Setting Prices
by Heather Young (courtesy of the Cultural Careers Council of Ontario) Artists and arts organizations need to set prices for tangible goods (e.g. works of art, CDs, publications) and for services (e.g. admissions, registration fees). The considerations for goods vs. services are rather different – as are the circumstances of ...
Dos and Don'ts for Sharing Electronic Images
Visual artists often need to send copies of their work to galleries, artist-run centers, festival organizers, funders, etc. The Canada Council for the Arts suggests these guidelines, and other institutions have adopted them as industry standards. Keep these dos and don'ts in mind when sending in submission packages... DOs DON'Ts ...
Demystifying Copyright
by Kellie Cullihall & Brian Perry for the Fredericton Arts Alliance. Includes general information about Copyright and specific information for visual artists. View the document in full here.
Small Claims Court
Generally, Small Claims Courts is a way for the average person to resolve simple disputes concerning money or property with a neighbour, merchant or customer for amounts up to $25,000 without having to hire a lawyer. Small Claims Court is quicker and cheaper than regular courts, and is run fairly ...
Going Abroad
Answers to your questions regarding traveling abroad for professional visual art purposes. I'm interested in exhibiting my work abroad. Where do I start? Beginning is always daunting because you have so many options. Narrow down the field. Consider the international contacts you already have: do you know artists, gallery ...
Certificate of Canadian Origin
In response to problems encountered by artists whose work was being returned from exhibition or consignment abroad, a Certificate of Canadian Origin was developed by CARFAC with the approval of Revenue Canada and Customs and Excise. It is a document that identifies original works of art that are temporarily being ...
Guidelines for Organizing Art Commission Competitions
Interest in having artwork in public buildings is on the increase. This positive development helps make artwork more accessible to the general public and acknowledges the importance of the creative process. The summary information provided here is intended to act as a guideline for the private sector, institutions, and government ...
Guidelines for Professional Standards in the Organization of Fundraising Events
Copyright CARFAC National © 1994 It is common practice in not-for-profit organizations to hold fundraising events where artwork is sold to raise funds for the organization. Refer to "Guidelines for Professional Standards in the Organization of Fundraising Events" when planning your next fundraising event. Artists especially should refer to this ...
Mural by Elicser Elliot.