CARFAC SASK (Canadian Artists’ Representation/le Front des artistes canadinens Saskatchewan Inc) is a non-profit organization representing visual artists in Saskatchewan. We work to improve the status and well being of artists through research, programs and services, public education, and advocacy. We believe in the visual arts as a profession and we value and respect all artists, their rights, their art forms, and their diversity.

MANDATE

  • Mentoring artistic excellence in Saskatchewan

  • Elevating public awareness of best practices for engaging with artists

  • Supporting the rights and well-being of artists

  • Advocating for the professional standing of the visual arts

 

VISION STATEMENT

CARFAC SASK envisions a society that values and respects artists and their rights while encouraging creation, communication, and the interchange of ideas. We are committed to enhancing public understanding, awareness, and appreciation of the artist through research, education and programming, service, and advocacy.

VALUES

CARFAC SASK’s values:

  • INTEGRITY – we believe in a high standard of accountability and openness;

  • RESPECT – we honour all artists, their rights, their art forms, and their diversity;

  • EQUITY – we provide opportunities for all artists to succeed, grow, and participate in a healthy arts sector;

  • SUPPORT – we encourage artists to pursue their career goals;

  • INNOVATION – we are adaptable in our approaches to serving our communities.

GOALS

CARFAC SASK’s goals are:

  • to support artists in sustaining a high quality of life through their creative practices;

  • to promote environments where artists are valued and well-paid for their work;

  • to be the collective voice of Saskatchewan visual and media artists;

  • to continue to grow while maintaining the stability and integrity of our organization;

  • to evolve our programming and services in response to the communities we serve.