CARFAC is guided by an active board of directors, elected by our members. Board members work together to oversee the strategic direction of the organization and to contribute to projects that support visual artists and our sector. If you are interested in improving the working conditions of visual artists (including media arts or craft-based practices) through advocacy and education, you may put your name forward for consideration to our Nominating Committee. If you are not a current member, you will be required, if asked to stand for election, to become a member under the terms of most positions.

CARFAC strives to be an inclusive and safe space for all, and to accurately reflect the diversity of the various arts communities that we serve. We are committed to equitable recruitment practices. We strongly encourage women, queer, trans and non-binary persons, racialized peoples, Indigenous peoples, and people living with disabilities to apply and share opportunities with their networks.

All Directors are elected for a term of two years and may be re-elected to serve a maximum of three consecutive terms. Directors will be elected or re-elected to a position by our members at our AGM. Following the AGM, the board will choose its Executive Officers, as per CARFAC’s Bylaws. Please consider carefully whether you can fulfill the responsibilities set out below.

If you wish to put yourself forward for a board of directors’ position, please fill in the Board Nomination form and submit a short biography to board@carfac.ca. The submission of an application does not necessarily mean that you will be asked to stand for election. If you are not selected for nomination this year by our committee, we will keep your interest on file for future years.

For additional information on CARFAC National and the role of Directors, please email: board@carfac.ca.

Responsibilities and Duties of CARFAC Board Members

Service as a member of CARFAC’s Board of Directors requires time, dedication and commitment to the aims and purpose of CARFAC. For CARFAC to fulfill its unique role and reflect the views of its membership, Board members must participate fully in their roles and functions. The Directors of CARFAC National are responsible for setting goals, defining organizational policies and priorities, and approving plans to achieve our goals.

Professional visual artists who are social justice-minded and have demonstrated their commitment to community organizing are highly desirable candidates. Experience working with organizational finances, or legal or labour matters concerning artists, are considered assets.

CARFAC board members are required to act in good faith and in the best interests of CARFAC National, to formally declare any real or apparent conflicts of interest, and to respect the confidentiality of sensitive information. Part of the due diligence required of Directors is attending board meetings and keeping yourself informed about the affairs of CARFAC by reading materials prepared for the meetings, newsletters, and e-mail bulletins. The board typically meets four times yearly, with additional committee meetings, as required.