Resources

This Advisory deals with the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario and BC and its impact on artists. There have been no changes to the GST/HST system in provinces other than Ontario and BC. Click here to view the advisory note!

by Heather Young (courtesy of the Cultural Careers Council of Ontario)

Artists and arts organizations need to set prices for tangible goods (e.g. works of art, CDs, publications) and for services (e.g. admissions, registration fees). The considerations for goods vs. services are rather different – as are the circumstances of individuals and organizations.

Visual artists often need to send copies of their work to galleries, artist-run centers, festival organizers, funders, etc. The Canada Council for the Arts suggests these guidelines, and other institutions have adopted them as industry standards. Keep these do's and don'ts in mind when sending in submission packages...

by Kellie Cullihall & Brian Perry for the Fredericton Arts Alliance.
Includes general information about Copyright and specific information for visual artists.

Download the document to read more:
Demystifying Copyright

Generally, Small Claims Courts is a way for the average person to resolve simple disputes concerning money or property with a neighbour, merchant or customer for amounts up to $10,000 without having to hire a lawyer. Small Claims Court is quicker and cheaper than regular courts, and is run fairly informally.

Answers to your questions regarding travelling abroad for profesional visual art purposes.

In response to problems encountered by artists whose work was being returned from exhibition or consignment abroad, a Certificate of Canadian Origin was developed by CARFAC with the approval of Revenue Canada and Customs and Excise.

By Garry Conway for CARFAC Ontario © March 1994
Interest in having artwork in public buildings is on the increase. This positive development helps make artwork more accessible to the general public and acknowledges the importance of the creative process. The summary information provided here is intended to act as a guideline for the private sector, institutions, and government in the selection of art for public places.

Copyright CARFAC National © 1994

It is common practice in not-for-profit organizations to hold fundraising events where artwork is sold to raise funds for the organization. Refer to "Guidelines for Professional Standards in the Organization of Fundraising Events" when planning your next fundraising event. Artists especially should refer to this Advisory Note when planning on participating in a fundraisers, keeping in mind that art making is a profession like any other, yet most Canadian artists find it difficult to make a living wage from their artwork.