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Land Acknowledgement

The Campbell River Art Gallery acknowledges that it is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ people; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, and Kwiakah First Nations, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. As uninvited guests to this territory, we use this acknowledgement in our gallery to highlight the enduring relationships Indigenous communities have with this land.

History

We opened in 1994 and remain Campbell River’s sole public gallery, serving the surrounding regional districts and islands. We exhibit contemporary art by professional artists in our Main Gallery and Satellite Gallery. Our annual exhibition program is at the core of all the activity at the Gallery, directing workshop themes, lectures, school tours and community outreach.

Vision

To become a critical space for thinking, producing and sharing knowledge about contemporary art and the issues it addresses within society.

A view of the gallery during The Chorus is Speaking, 2022.

Mission

  • To present contemporary art exhibitions by professional artists
  • To encourage those engaged in the practice of contemporary art
  • To interpret and promote an interest in contemporary art by providing an educational space designed to advance the public’s knowledge of, and participation in artistic endeavours and art appreciation
  • To acquire, maintain and exhibit a permanent collection of art for the public

Mandate

The Campbell River Art Gallery exhibits the work of professional visual and media artists from across Canada in our Main Gallery and Satellite Gallery. Our specific focus is on supporting artistic projects from under-represented positions within contemporary art practice.

The Gallery’s commitment to education is enacted through our public programming and outreach activities: workshops for adults and youth, school and community gallery tours (followed by an art activity), artist in the school programs, Super Saturday free art-making sessions, and other special events.

A view of the building, 2022.

CARFAC

As a professional public art gallery, we pay artists CARFAC rates. What is CARFAC? Established by artists in 1968, and recognized by the Status of the Artist legislation, the Canadian Artists Representation/Le front des artistes canadiens (CARFAC) is incorporated federally as a non-profit corporation that is the national voice of Canada’s professional visual artists. CARFAC is guided by an active Board, elected by the membership and has a mandate to:

  1. To promote the visual arts in Canada;
  2. To promote a socio-economic climate that is conducive to the production of visual arts in Canada;
  3. To conduct research and engage in public education for these purposes.

Annual Reports

Annual General Meeting annoucement

Check back here for more information on the next annual general meeting. In 2023 the meeting was held at the gallery on May 31.

Read our 2023 annual report here.

Click to view our 2021 annual report.

See our 2020 annual report.

Accessibility Information

The Campbell River Art Gallery is wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a two main doors to the Centennial Building, with an accessible parking space at the rear of the building. There is one gender inclusive washroom located by the West entrance (near Shoppers Row) If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office 250-287-2261 or admin@www.crartgallery.ca.

Funding

We acknowledge and are grateful for the financial support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of British Columbia, the British Columbia Arts Council, the City of Campbell River, as well as to the many members and donors whose contributions make our work possible.

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