About CARFAC Ontario

CARFAC Ontario is the association of professional visual and media artists. Founded in 1968, CARFAC (Canadian Artists' Representation/le Front des artistes canadiens) has worked for 40 years on the legal and economic issues facing visual artists. We believe that artists, like professionals in other fields, should be paid for their work and share equitably in profits from their art practice. The work of CARFAC Ontario is to develop policies, publications and services that assist artists, galleries, curators, art patrons, and other stakeholders in creating an economic climate that benefits all visual artists.

 

 


 

Strengthening the Sector: Resources and Best Practices for the Visual, Media and Craft-Based Arts Sector

What is This Project About? CARFAC Ontario is providing leadership on this multi-year project focused on researching and developing resources and tools for the visual, media and craft-based arts sector. The following goals guide the project:   1. Establishing industry standards in the visual, media and craft-based arts sector. 2. ...
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The 2013 Artists' Day Planner

Published annually, The Artists' Day Planner will help you allocate your time while identifying opportunities to which you can submit your work. You will be able to clearly see when various funding bodies have deadlines, and plan your schedule accordingly. You will refer to your Artists' Day Planner again and ...
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New Discounts

CARFAC Ontario is proud to announce our new partnerships with Storwell, King's Framing & Art Gallery, Wallack's Art Supplies, Curry's Art Supplies, C Magazine, THE Group Tix Company, Framing Dames, White Water Gallery, Art Gallery of Ontario, ASSURART, and the Arts and Entertainment Plan.

 

 

Storwell Self Storage

15% discount for CARFAC Ontario members at any of Storwell's three GTA locations
300 Evans Avenue, Toronto, ON M8Z 6C8  
Phone: 416-259-5555 
Web: http://www.storwell.com

King’s Framing & Art Gallery

10% off regular everyday low priced items
20% off custom framing
Not applicable on sale items, and special or custom orders
To obtain the discount, members must show their valid CARFAC Ontario membership card prior to purchase
Applies to in-store, in-stock items only. Not valid with any other offer or special order purchases
188 Voyer Rd, Corbeil, ON P0H 1K0 705-752-4211
Visit www.kingsframingandartgallery.com and shop online.

 

Wallack's Art Supplies

Save up to 10% off their everyday low prices
Not applicable on sale items, and special or custom orders
To obtain the discount, members must show their valid CARFAC Ontario membership card prior to purchase 
Visit www.wallacks.com for all store location in Ontario and Quebec
 
 


Curry's Art Supplies

10% off regular priced items
Show valid CARFAC ID in-store at cash prior to purchase. 
Applies to in-store, in-stock items only. Not valid with any other 
offer or special order purchases
Visit www.currys.com to find a store near you!

 




C Magazine 

Get  2 years for the price of 1 under the promotional code, 'CARFAC'
416-539-9495
C Magazine - PO Box 5, Stn B
info@cmagazine.com  / www.cmagazine.com

 



THE Group Tix Company
An independent agency offering CARFAC members easy access, ticket discounts and cost-savings to Theatre, Happenings & Events.
 
CARFAC members can enjoy personalized customer service, discounts of up to 25% off regular ticket prices and pay only a nominal processing fee for a variety of theatre, happenings and events across Canada and around Toronto for shows at the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, The Rose Theatre- Brampton, Cirque du Soleil Amaluna; in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton and Totem in Ottawa  and for the 2012 Holiday Season Ross Petty Fractured Fairy Tale SNOW WHITE, plus many other interesting and innovative events and shows!

Current offerings are all listed on the following discount page: www.thegrouptixcompany.com/Discount_Page.htm. Please bookmark the link as it is updated regularly. 


To order your discounted tickets call 647-438-5559 or Toll Free 1-866-447-7849 and identify yourself by: CARFAC



Framing Dames 
20% off framing and art supplies
362 Old Kingston Rd. Scarborough
416-287-2025
framingdames@yahoo.com / www.framingdamesartschool.com


White Water Gallery
20% off membership
143 Main St. W PO Box 1491, North Bay
705-476-2444
info@whitewatergallery.com / http://whitewatergallery.com/

 

Save 20% on your membership to the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Benefits of an AGO membership include: free admission to the AGO's collections for a full year, as well as free admission and VIP access to most special exhibitions, discounts on food, shopping and education programs, exclusive access to the Norma Ridley Members' Lounge, invitations to Members' events, subscription to Art Matters Members' Magazine and the monthly What's On eNewsletter, free coat check, and you'll be supporting an incredible institution.


Individual: Regular $100, CARFAC price $80. This level includes free admission for one named adult cardholder.

Member + Guest: Regular $130, CARFAC price $104. This level includes free admission for one named adult cardholder and allows for one guest with each visit (one visit per day).

Family Membership: Regular $130, CARFAC price $104. This level includes free admission for two named adult cardholders and up to 5 children ages 17 and under with each visit (one visit per day). Share this membership with a neighbour, friend or fellow artist and split the cost.

 

For more information click here.

 

ASSURART

From $10,000 to $100,000 coverage for equipment, tools and artwork.

$10,000, $25,000 & $50,000 limits available for artwork in transit and at exhibitions.
$2M, $3M, $5 general liability limits available.
Optional coverage for sales & training activities.

Visual artist members of CARFAC-ONTARIO are eligible to a 15%* group discount!
*Some admissibility criteria may apply.

1-855-382-6677 / www.assurart.com

 

The Arts & Entertainment Plan

In partnership with AFBS, CARFAC Ontario is now offering its members health insurance specifically designed for Canadian artists. The Arts & Entertainment Plan is managed by a not-for-profit insurer that has 17,000 artists as members and has operated for more than 35 years.

No medical is required for this affordable coverage. 

Learn more at: www.artsandentertainmentplan.ca