A practical guide for navigating the complex world of Indigenous Protocols for Cultural Expressions in the Visual Arts Sector.

To support the invaluable workforce and volunteer base across the province, BCMA partnered with go2HR to offer a free webinar & question/answer session on the topic of Preparing and Responding to Challenging Guest Interactions. Topics covered in this session included: Empathy & active listening to enhance customer experiences Equipping teams with knowledge, information & resources […]

Artists’ Contracts: Agreements for Visual and Media Artists is a comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide to the “DOs and DON’Ts” of written contracts. Artists’ Contracts is a valuable resource to all artists, emerging and established, on their legal rights. It serves as an important educational primer, providing information on the essentials of contractual agreements, tips on […]

We frequently hear about Copyright or Author’s Right and Intellectual Property but what it is really? Here are some tips to help you better understand Copyright / Author’s Right. They will also help you understand why Author’s RIghts are so important for the sustainability of artistic creation and Culture in Canada.

Copyright is the exclusive legal right to produce, reproduce, publish, or perform an original literary, artistic, dramatic, or musical work. It gives you control over the value of your work: how it is used, by whom, and on what terms.

The CARFAC-RAAV Minimum Recommended Fee Schedule is sort of like a minimum wage for artists. It sets minimum recommended rates for the use of artwork and certain services that visual artists provide.