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A listing of national and/or provincial societies and organizations that offer support to artists working in Alberta.

 
 

 

Alberta Craft Council:
Since 1980 the Alberta Craft Council has organized exhibitions, publications, marketing ventures, education projects and information services for its members and the general public.

Alberta Foundation for the Arts:
As the primary arts resource and grant funding body in Alberta, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts helps to unleash the potential of every artist through funding, arts promotion, and capacity-building services.

Alberta Society of Artists:
The Alberta Society of Artists was founded in 1931 making it the oldest society of juried professional artists in the province.

Art in Canada:
Developed specifically for the Canadian Artist, artincanada.com is a powerful Art Marketing tool that surpasses traditional marketing, bringing your work to the attention of the entire world.

The Banff Centre for Art:
The Banff Centre is a globally respected arts, cultural, and educational institution and conference facility. For over 70 years, it has provided professional career development and lifelong learning for artists and cultural leaders in performing, literary, new media, and visual arts. Work is showcased throughout the year in public concerts, exhibitions, and events, culminating in the Banff Summer Arts Festival.

Canada Council for the Arts:
Offers a broad range of grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, interdisciplinary and performance art, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing and publishing

CCA: Canadian Conference of the Arts:
The national forum for the arts and cultural community in Canada

Canadian Federation of Artists:
A not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion and professional development of artists, and services for art collectors.

CCCA: The Centre for Contemporary Canadian Art:
The bilingual Canadian Art Database was conceived, and continues to be developed, as an interactive learning web site, connecting contemporary Canadian artists, writers and designers to educators, students and viewers throughout the world.

CARFAC: Canadian Artists' Representation:
A non-profit corporation that is the national voice of Canada’s professional visual artists.

Culture Link
The Cultural Development Association of Red Deer is a community-based organization which serves as a catalyst to advance and nurture arts and heritage in an environment where they can flourish, be created, enhanced and matured.

The Federation for Canadian Artists:
A not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion and professional development of artists, and services for art collectors.

NAMTA: The International Art Materials Trade Association
The International Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA) is the largest trade association dedicated exclusively to the art materials industry. NAMTA members include retailers, manufacturers, distributors and importers all over the world, working toward a common goal of promoting the art materials industry.

Society of Canadian Artists
The Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) is a national, non-profit artists’ organization dedicated to promoting the visibility and stature of the visual arts. SCA has representation in all of the visual arts media. With over 300 members, SCA represents professional artists who work in a variety of styles and materials, as well as associates. Acceptance as an Elected Member is through a process of adjudication twice annually. The October 31st jurying for elected membership is now open. Anyone may support SCA by becoming an Associate member.

 
  CIPO: Canadian Intellectual Property Office
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a Special Operating Agency (SOA) associated with Industry Canada, is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada. CIPO's areas of activity include: Patents, Trade Marks, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, and Integrated Circuit Topographies.
   
  Tax Information for Canadian Artists and Writers
   
  Tax Information on Canada Council Grants
   
  The Canadian Association for Conservation:
The CAC promotes responsible preservation of the cultural property that gives Canadians a sense of place, of history and of artistic expression.
   
  Acrylic Painting
Airbrush
Calligraphy
Ceramics
Digital Artists
Graphic Artists
Oil Painters
Pastel Artists
Photography
Plein Air
Portrait Artists
Printmaking
Sculpture
Fiber Art + Textiles
Watercolour