Professional Creatives /Artists
What and who is a professional artist?
As a professional artist I support the work of the organizations listed below and what they stand for. Bluntly speaking, I am not always able to afford my membership, but have and will be again a professional card carrying member of CARFAC. For clarity on who and what a professional artist is, I recommend the following:
The Status of the Artist
http://www.cjc-online.ca/index.php/journal/article/viewArticle/939/845
"The International Artists Association defines a “professional artist” as one who:
- earns a living through art making;
- or possesses a diploma in an area considered to be within the domain of the fine arts;
- or teaches art in a school of art or applied art;
- or whose work is often seen by the public or is frequently or regularly exhibited;
- or is recognized as an artist by consensus of opinion among professional artists.
"If you are a practicing visual artist and fit the IAA definition, why not benefit from the work of artists involved in CARFAC? Join us and get involved!"
CARFAC/Canadian Artists Representation http://www.carfac.ca/
"Main
objectives of IAA Europe are the exchange between artists and organisations
engaged in the fields of art and culture in Europe and beyond, the
discussion and elaboration of artistic matters within Europe as
well as the promotion of the flow of information regarding e.g.
working conditions, social security systems, authors' rights and
free flow of artworks. It aims to make artists' interests known
to European political institutions and their representatives."
IAA/International Artists Association
http://www.iaa-europe.eu/
Donating Work After many years of volunteerism in different fields, I reserve my art as part of my personal art practice and a professional career. With the exception of my work with L.O.O.K. whether as a service and or a finished work, I no longer donate to individuals or groups. When I have done so, I have donated 100%. Occasionally, I will gift work to an organization, but not for auction.
http://www.cjc-online.ca/index.php/journal/article/viewArticle/939/845Currently in transition, Hume has not established a new studio location.
LINKS
Canadian Artists' Representation
A Listing of Professional Artists in Canada
Artists-Run Centres And Collectives Conference
Art Dealers Association of Canada
Centre For Contemprary Canadian Art