Many Associations are not-for-profit organizations like craft councils representing their membership to a collective of artists who organize events as a non-profit society or guild providing programs and services for young people, artists, and educators. Many help promote the visual arts in Canada.
Formed in 1931, the Alberta Society of Artists will make the effort to provide a solid framework within which its members can study, teach, work and provide their best for exhibition to the Alberta public.
supporting awareness of traditional and contemporary Aboiginal Arts
As a non-profit organization, we host various events, including Calgary Art Walks which allow artists to sell their art. The entry fees that artists pay to participate are given to charities working with those living in extreme poverty. Please s... (more)
(National)Canadian Artists Representation/les Front des Artistes Canadiens
A Visual Arts Directory for Canadian Artists, galleries and Institutions.
The Edmonton Art Club is the oldest art organization in Alberta. This non-profit organization was formed in 1921 with the purpose of improving the quality of local art through constructive criticism and exhibitions.