Tools for Visual Artists
With resources on artist’s fees, exporting, taxes, grants, copyright, insurance, marketing, and more – CARFAC has what you need!
Are you a fantastic artist but not sure how to earn money from it? Look no further. Some basic information and guidelines are available for everyone. Detailed info sheets, toolkits, services and discounts are just for members.
Exhibiting or travelling outside Canada? Be prepared!
Don’t get stuck at the border! We have information and resources to help you plan your next exhibition, residency, or trip abroad
What are my tax obligations as a self-employed individual?
We offer tax tips for artists.
How can artists, galleries and dealers work together respectfully?
These guides cover dealers, public galleries, art commissions, juried exhibitions, fundraisers, and aboriginal arts.
Artist Royalties and Fees Guidelines
How much should you be paid when your work is exhibited, used in catalogues, etc? CARFAC has guidelines.
A essential resource for navigating Indigenous Protocols for visual artists and the artistic community. It is part of an ongoing initiative to strengthen respect for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis visual art and artists, and legal and moral rights in the lands commonly known as Canada.
Basic information about copyright for visual artists is available to everyone.
A more detailed toolkit about recent changes and how to protect your work is only for members – email us to ask for a copy.
Have a legal problem? CARFAC has a list of resources for resolving legal problems. Members can email us to ask for a copy. We can also link members to other legal resources and services – give us a call or send us an email, with information about your specific issue.
Browse our comprehensive library of notes, templates, and contracts. These resources have been written and designed to promote opportunity, ignite inspiration, and empower artists in all of their artistic endeavours.
Think Before You Appropriate provides advice to designers and marketers on why and how to avoid misappropriation, and underlines the mutual benefits of responsible collaborations with Indigenous artists and communities.
webinars where we share information about timely initiatives, long-term projects, and campaigns.
These webinars are designed for professional visual artists
Additional Links that may be helpful for professional visual artists.
Membership Pays
As you can see, members of CARFAC have access to a number of important resources that could easily save you the cost of membership.
Your membership fees also work to bring the Artist’s Resale Right to Canada and make it possible for us to fight for minimum artists’ fees at the National Gallery of Canada.