CARFAC is pleased to announce that we will begin a consultation process to establish new payment standards and contract terms for public art projects. Through this process, we will review current best practice standards already in place in Canada and… Read More
CARFAC and RAAV have been advocating for an Artist’s Resale Right (ARR) for many years. The ARR is a royalty that would allow visual artists to be rewarded as their career progresses and their reputation grows. More than 90 countries… Read More
Chase Gray’s artwork was previously stolen by a seller on Etsy and used without permission on t-shirts. Unlike the seller on Etsy, we got permission from the artist and the artist was paid fairly for the use of their image…. Read More
As a national association concerned with improving artists’ working conditions, CARFAC’s priorities are interconnected, with each strategic initiative building on the next. Here are some of the highlights of our activities over the last year. The Artist’s Resale Right (ARR)… Read More
On August 3rd, CARFAC submitted a brief as part of the upcoming Federal Budget 2024 consultations. Our submission was a collaborative effort in partnership with Quebec artist association, RAAV. Our submission included the recommendation that the government amend the Copyright… Read More
CARFAC congratulates the Honourable Pascale St-Onge on her appointment as Minister of Canadian Heritage on July 26. As a fellow creator with a strong history of leadership, we have no doubt she will be an effective champion of artists’ rights. … Read More