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Member Discounts

CARFAC Ontario has negotiated a number of discounts for our members at businesses around the province. Below is a list of current discounts, which you can take advantage of by presenting your CARFAC Ontario membership card.

Are you a business owner interested in offering a discount to CARFAC Ontario members?

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Legal & Financial


Visual Artists' Legal Clinic of Ontario (VALCO)

Visual Artists’ Legal Clinic of Ontario (VALCO), CARFAC Ontario and Torys LLP have partnered to provide summary advice to artists about their legal rights and responsibilities.  This is a free, exclusive service for CARFAC Ontario Members.  
* Institutional Associate members are ineligible for this service.
All cases are subject to a conflict-of-interest check by Torys LLP. More information can be found here. 


Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP

Barristers & Solicitors

CARFAC Members receive 25% off and capped fees on certain projects to be negotiated. 

25 Sheppard Avenue West, Suite 300, Toronto, ON.
416-645-5382 

adam@kfglaw.ca 

www.kfglaw.ca


Vandana Taxali

Innovation & Creativity Lawyer

CARFAC Members receive 25% off and capped fees on certain projects to be negotiated. 

www.entcounsel.com


Assurart

Studio insurance designed for visual artists.

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/services/artists



Sanderson Entertainment Law

Practising Arts & Entertainment Law since 1983

Co-author of Artist Contracts: Agreements for Visual and Media Artists, published by CARFAC Ontario

15% Discount on legal fees for CARFAC Ontario members 

577 Kingston Road, Suite 303, Toronto ON.
T: +1 416 971 6616 | F: + 416 971 4144 
www.sandersonlaw.ca


Dipchand LLP 

Helping creators share their work with the world!

25% discount to CARFAC members; 

Capped fees for certain projects.

Simpson Tower, 401 Bay Street, Suite 2100
Mailbox #55 , Toronto ON.

1-416-504-5805

dpollack@dipchand.com 
www.dipchand.com


Personal Tax Advisors

Income tax preparation for artists, performers and freelancers.
10% discount off tax preparation for CARFAC members.

647-351-5099  

www.personaltaxadvisors.ca

Art Suppliers


Aboveground Art Supplies

10% discount on all items in store

74 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON.

416-591-1601 www.abovegroundartsupplies.com


Creative Art & Frame

20% discount on custom framing

109 Fanshawe Park Rd. E., London, ON.

519-660-1065 www.creativeartandframe.com

Fabulous Printing

12% off the regular printing price.

72 Tecumseth St., Toronto. ON.

416-703-0159

www.fabulousprinting.com


Gwartzman's Art Supplies

10% off regular priced items* in-store and online.

*does not stack on sale pricing

CARFAC Ontario members need to submit a form requesting their discount on the "Educator Discounts" page, link here. 

Educator Discounts includes teachers, TAs, school purchasers, and art associations. 

You will need to upload your membership card for online registration with your name. Gwartzman's customer service representative will create an account for you, if you have not already made one, and make sure the code applies to your account for online purchases. You will additionally be provided a code that you can use in-store.

448 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON. 

info@gwartzmans.com

www.gwartzmans.com 


King's Framing & Art Gallery

10% off regular everyday low priced items; 
20% off custom framing. 

To obtain the discount, members must show their valid CARFAC Ontario membership card prior to purchase.

Not applicable on sale items, and special or custom orders. Applies to in-store, in-stock items only. Not valid with any other offer or special order purchases.

188 Voyer Rd., Corbeil, ON.
705-752-4211 

www.kingsframingandartgallery.com

Martin's Framing

10% discount on all art supplies and custom framing services

To obtain the discount, members must show their valid CARFAC Ontario membership card prior to purchase.

10 Taylor Rd., Bracebridge, ON.

705-645-9444

www.martinsframing.ca

Natural Earth Paint Canada

10% discount on all products 

Online only, can be bundled with shipping promos too

How to access your discount:

  1. Create an account on Natural Earth Paint Canada's website.
  2. Send an email to info@naturalearthpaint.ca, verifying your CARFAC membership using your membership card* so they can tag your accounts accordingly.
  3. Every time you sign into your Natural Earth Paint Canada account, the 10% discount will automatically apply. 

Should you require further technical support setting up a Natural Earth Paint Canada account, please get in touch with info@naturalearthpaint.ca directly. 

shop.naturalearthpaint.ca

info@naturalearthpaint.ca

Wyndham Art Supplies

5% discount on regular priced merchandise.

125 Wyndham Street North, Guelph, ON.

1-800-560-1970 www.wyndhamartsupplies.com 


Akasha Art Projects

20% framing discount

204 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON.

647-348-0104

info@akashaart.com 

www.akashaart.com


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

www.currys.com 


Framing Dames

20% off framing and art supplies.

362 Old Kingston Rd., Scarborough, ON.
416-287-2025

clhawthorn97@gmail.com

framingdamesgallery.com


Germotte Photo & Framing Studio

40% discount on custom framing
Please call for full details.

358 Ravenhill Avenue, Ottawa, ON.

613-725-6958

peter@germotte.com  www.germotte.com

Jeremy Does Art Prints

15% off on regularly priced printing products and digital services to CARFAC members with a valid membership card. Discount excludes gift cards. Additional bulk kick-backs available on large print runs!

163 Sterling Road, Studio No. 125, Toronto, ON.
647-982-5327


www.jeremydoesartprints.com 


Palette Art School & Supplies

15% off regular priced items

1600 Steeles Avenue West, Unit 2, Concord
905-738-7889 /

info@paletteartschool.com 

www.paletteartschool.com 


Painted Turtle Art Shop

20% discount on in-store and mail orders.

4 Balsam St., Thunder Bay ON 
807-344-4636 

www.paintedturtleart.com 

info@paintedturtleart.com


Paperhouse Studio

15% off classes for CARFAC Ontario Members with promo code*

* Members can find discount promo codes in the Members' Portal

Youngplace, Unit 102, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto
www.paperhousestudio.com


Wallack's Art Supplies & Framing

Save up to 10% off their everyday low prices.
Offer not applicable to sale items, and special or custom orders. Show valid CARFAC Ontario membership card to obtain discount.

305 Bank Street, Ottawa, On.

1-888-817-6035

www.wallacks.com 

Health & Wellness


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 40 years. No medical is required, it’s affordable and you can enroll online in minutes! 

Please note – you must be over 18 and under 71 years of age to enroll. If you have been insured recently with another plan and are over 70 you may qualify – call 1-800-387-8897 ext 238 for details. 

www.aeplan.ca


Dr. Lauren Stethem D.C.

15% discount on regular priced appointments and treatment packages in addition to a Free Assessment. The clinic is located at Yonge and Eglinton and is very accessible by the TTC. Free parking is available close by.

2004-2300 Yonge Street  |  Toronto, ON
647-459-0805 / Info@drlstethem.com / website


Sutherland-Chan Massage Clinic

15% discount on regularly priced massage therapy appointments.
15 Gervais Dr., Suite 104, North York, ON
416-924-1107 / www.sutherland-chan.com


Wellington Village Massage Therapy

Discounted rates for CARFAC Ontario members: $55 for 1 hour and $30 for 1/2 hour.

The clinic is based in the Westboro area which is just West of downtown. Marque Laflamme is a Registered Massage Therapist who has been in practice for 11 years in Ottawa focusing primarily on rehabilitation/injury as well as some relaxation focused therapeutic massage.

Marque Laflamme, RMT 

29 Julian Avenue, Ottawa, ON. 

613-761-5603 

wvmt@rogers.com 


Bea Gancedo Counselling

Counselling services for CARFAC Members at 15% discounted rate.  

Bea Gancedo is a member of OAMHP offering Counselling in English and Spanish. Brief formats and single-session available. Book your free consultation for further information.

647-500-9926  |   beagancedocounselling@gmail.com

www.beagancedo.com

Shift Collab: Online Therapy

CARFAC Ontario Artist Members can access virtual psychotherapy for the flat rate of $125 / 50min session + HST where applicable*


Click here to access care:

  • Click "I want to refer myself to therapy"
  • Complete online form: Include membership number & expiry date
  • Submit form & get matched with a therapist! (RP, MSW, or RSW)

Shift Collab is one of Canada’s leading therapy practices, offering exceptional counselling and mental healthcare virtually from coast to coast. Our curated team of over 125 social workers and psychotherapists collaborate with you to navigate all of life’s challenges.

*As required by law, HST will apply to the existing $125 flat rate only in cases where a member is specifically matched with a Registered Psychotherapist (RP).


hello@shiftcollab.com | 1-800-661-8681
www.shiftcollab.com

Services for Artists


Mac Medics

10% off services before taxes with valid CARFAC Ontario membership card.

Services include setup and configuration, trouble-shooting, onsite, phone and email support, network design and implementation, consultation on purchasing and more.

103 Pendrith Street, Toronto
www.macmedics.ca / 416-466-4066 


Alisa Singh
Business Support for Artists

15% discount for CARFAC Ontario members on Accountability For Artists.

Alisa Singh offers business services for artists and creatives. She’ll help you get your art business organized, and help you set and meet achievable goals. Many creatives work solo and struggle to stay on top of all the aspects of running an art business.

Alisa’s Accountability for Artists program helps you identify your goals and the work to be done to meet them. It supports you in maintaining your focus and keeps you on track as you make progress on your important work.

Please contact Alisa directly to take advantage of the member discount: alisa@alisasingh.com

www.alisasingh.com


Storwell Self Storage

15% discount for CARFAC Ontario members at any of Storwell's three GTA locations.

300 Evans Avenue, Toronto
416-259-5555 / www.storwell.com


Total Museum and Fine Arts Services

10% discount for CARFAC Ontario members on any of TOTAL's services.

TOTAL Museum and Fine Arts Services is a logistics company serving the fine arts and heritage sectors. TMFAS has three major areas of activity: transportation, services, and storage. As a member of the TOTAL Transportation Group of Companies TMFAS has access to a fleet of climate controlled vehicles to serve regional, national, and international transportation needs. TMFAS provides logistics support for the fine arts and heritage sectors, including, but not limited to: crate building, travelling exhibition management, case building, framing, digitization and collections management. TMFAS also provides temporary, climate controlled, storage services in Toronto and Halifax.  

www.total-transportation.com

Subscriptions


Border Crossings Magazine

10% discount on regular subscription rates

1-866-825-7165

info@bordercrossingsmag.com

www.bordercrossingsmag.com


Prefix Canadian Contemporary Photography Magazine

Receive a 5% discount off one subscription.

416-591-0357

www.prefix.ca


C Magazine

Get 2 years for the price of 1 with promo code*

* Members can find discount promo codes in the Members' Portal

416-539 9495

info@cmagazine.com 

www.cmagazine.com

Art Galleries & Attractions

Art Gallery of Ontario

Special AGO Offer for CARFAC Ontario Members

Save 20% off of an AGO Membership*

* Members can find discount promo codes in the Members' Portal

As an AGO Member, you’ll have free unlimited admission to see incredible art collections and special exhibitions, as well as exclusive benefits like Member previews, free coat check, access to the Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge, discounts and more.

You can enjoy these benefits as an Admirer member. Prefer to see art with a friend or family member? Enjoy member benefits for you and a guest with our Admirer+1 membership, or you can name a second cardholder with our Admirer+ membership.

317 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON.

www.ago.ca/membership/become-a-member


Opera Atelier

$30 Arts Worker tickets to all performances using the promo code*.

* Members can find discount promo codes in the Members' Portal

St. Lawrence Hall, 157 King Street East, 4th Floor

Toronto, ON.

www.operaatelier.com


White Water Gallery

20% off membership

122 Main St. E PO Box 1491, North Bay, ON.
705-476-2444

info@whitewatergallery.com

www.whitewatergallery.com 


Canadian Opera Company

Arts Worker discounts on opera tickets $18 - $29

227 Front Street East, Toronto
416-363-8231 

www.coc.ca 


Canadian Stage

$20 Arts Worker ticket to all performances
CanStage Box Office - 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON.

416-368-3110 / 1-877-399-2651

boxoffice@canadianstage.com

 www.canadianstage.com 


The Group Tix Company

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. 

 To order your discounted tickets:
647-438-5559 or Toll Free 1-866-447-7849

www.thegrouptixcompany.com 

WHO WE ARE

CARFAC Ontario is the association of visual and media artists in Ontario. Our vision is for vibrant, equitable, and sustainable communities in which we as artists are properly recognized for the role we play.

ADDRESS

414 - 401 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON. M5V 3A8

Not open to the public

CONTACT US

(416) 340-8534

Toll Free: 1 877-890-8850

info@carfacontario.ca

REMOTE OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Wed,  11AM - 5PM


Please note that CARFAC Ontario staff are working remotely. As such, email is the preferred method for communication.

CARFAC Ontario is supported by our members and the following organizations:

          

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