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.
Mission
To engage the hearts and minds of communities through the diversity of contemporary art.
Vision
A renowned and welcoming space to gather around art that matters.
Mandate
The Campbell River Art Gallery (the CRAG) fulfills its Vision and Mission with a focus on decolonization, diversity, care, and inclusion.
We exist to welcome and engage communities through the work of professional artists, cultural leaders, and knowledge keepers.
We are committed to serving the public through exhibitions and programs by visual and media artists from Indigenous Nations and Canada. Our specific focus is on supporting projects from under-represented positions within contemporary art practice.
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:
- To promote the visual arts in Canada;
- To promote a socio-economic climate that is conducive to the production of visual arts in Canada;
- To conduct research and engage in public education for these purposes.
Annual Reports
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.
