Advisory Notes
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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.
HST Advisory Note
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!
Artist Groups: Community Development for Artists
By Marnie Badham for CARFAC SASK © November 2000
Artist/Mural Checklist
By Laureen Marchand, with assistance from Jim Russell (Gauley & Co.), for CARFAC SASK © 1996
The following checklist is provided as a reference for visual artists. It is intended for use when entering into negotiations with the commissioner of a mural.
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Artist/Mural Checklist
Sample Artist Mural Contract
By Laureen Marchand, with assistance from Jim Russell (Gauley & Co.), for CARFAC SASK © 1996
This contract is intended as a model for negotiations between an artist and his/her client regarding the commission of a mural. It fairly covers the artist’s rights and responsibilities, although the artist should note that the commissioner of a mural might wish to include wording on further rights and responsibilities of both parties, or to remove wording from this contract. It is up to the artist to decide whether these are reasonable.
Artist/Public Gallery Exhibition Agreement
This sample agreement was negotiated between CARFAC Ontario and The Ontario Association of Art Galleries in 1982. Fill in the blanks and adjust the agreement to fit your needs.
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Artist/Public Gallery Exhibition Agreement
Business Entities for Artists
By Mark Quail, Artists' Legal Advice Services (ALAS) for CARFAC Ontario © May 1991
There are three main business entities that can be utilized in Ontario. The choice of business entity is essential to good tax and business planning, and therefore could save you money in the long run. Non-profit business entities are somewhat different from the standard entities that will be described here.