Publications
Introduction
CARFAC Ontario publishes a number of books on the business and practical aspects of visual and media art. These resources are availabel to all artists, but CARFAC Ontario members enjoy a discout off the cover price. Join now.
We also offer discounts on bulk orders, for educational institutions and libraries. Perfect for classrooms, membership gifts, gallery staff, etc. Contact us to place your purchase order.
The 2010 Artists' Day Planner
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Published annually, The Artists' Day Planner will help you allocate your time while identifying opportunities to which you can submit your work. You will be able to clearly see when various funding bodies have deadlines, and plan your schedule accordingly. You will refer to your Artists' Day Planner again and again in 2010 as you work to meet your professional goals! Also a great gift idea for the artist in your life! |
Artists' Contracts: Agreements for Visual and Media Artists
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Published by CARFAC Ontario, 2006
UPDATES! Artists' Contracts will be available in electronic format starting September 2009. See below for details. |
Information for Artists: A Practical Guide for Visual
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Published by CARFAC Ontario, 2005 (3rd Ed) Various authors ISBN 0-919379-32-X |
CARFAC Ontario's Advisory Notes CD-ROM
Produced by CARFAC Ontario
Various Authors
The CARFAC Ontario Advisory Notes are brief documents (between 3 – 17 pages long) that summarize everything you need to know on a specific topic relating to your artistic practice. Do you have a question about the business of your art? Chances are that we have an advisory note to answer your questions. These are available on a CD-ROM in PDF format.
The Visual Artists' Guide to Estate Planning
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Published by CARFAC Ontario, 2007 |
The Healthy Artist
Published by CARFAC Ontario, 2007
Various Authors
ISBN 978-0-919379-34-3
In an effort to help artists to understand the importance of practicing safety in the studio, CARFAC Ontario published The Healthy Artist and L'Artiste Sain. This resource guide includes The Healthy Artist Guide to a Less Toxic Studio, an MSDS Fact Sheet, answers to Frequently Asked Questions and additional resources.
How To Use PayPal Online Payments
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- First you must make sure to allow "cookies" and "pop-ups" on your browser.
- Click on the "add to cart" button below the type of membership you wish to purchase.
- A new window will open. This is your "PayPal Shopping Cart".
- You can then click on "Continue Shopping" to return to our website and add other items such as books or workshops to your online shopping cart.
- Or, you can click on "Proceed to Checkout." This will allow you to finish making your payment on the PayPal website.
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If you do not wish to use PayPal, download a Publications order form and mail or fax it to our office. Download a publications order form now.
Amazon Store
CARFAC Ontario has recently put together an Amazon.ca “store”. Click on the book covers below to browse books by other publishers that you may find useful in your career as a professional artist. When you order any of the resources from this page, Amazon will give a small percentage of the sale price back to CARFAC Ontario. Your purchase will enhance our ability to provide services to Ontario artists. If you know of any great books for artists that should be listed on this page, please send your suggestions.