Volunteer information and opportunities from Art Councils in Canada. You can also view fewer results of Art Councils by selecting a specific city or province from the menu to the right.
Art councils promote the arts by funding local artists, awarding prizes, and organizing events either locally or abroad.
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Brampton Arts Council
24-A Alexander St, Brampton, Ontario
The Brampton Arts Council is a charitable, multi-arts umbrella organization dedicated to the education/development, networking opportunities, communication, promotion and advocacy for the arts in the City of Brampton.
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Volunteer Profile of Brampton Arts Council
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Calgary Contemporary Arts Society
800 Macleod Trail S.E., Suite 104, Calgary, Alberta
Contemporary Calgary began with a collaboration of visual arts partners including the Institute of Modern and Contemporary Art (IMCA), the Art Gallery of Calgary (AGC) and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MOCA) in co-operation with members of the Calgary visual arts community.
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Volunteer Profile of Calgary Contemporary Arts Society
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Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild
60 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 112, Toronto, Ontario
Since 1983 the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild has worked to support the development of the book arts in Canada. This web site is dedicated to that effort. The book arts include bookbinding, artists' books, papermaking, calligraphy, letterpress printing and typography, wood engraving, paper decorating, restoration, and conservation.
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Volunteer Profile of Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild
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Centre3 for Print and Media Arts
173 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario
Not-for-profit/Artist-Run-Centre
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Volunteer Profile of Centre3 for Print and Media Arts
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Coastarts Association
555 Ross Creek Rd, Canning, Nova Scotia
Giving voice to Canadians through the arts, the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is a unique institution in Canada, bringing together the best in arts education for youth with community and professional artist programs.
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Volunteer Profile of Coastarts Association
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Council for Business and the Arts in Canada
Conseil Pour Le Monde Des Affaires Et Des Arts Du Canada
165 University Ave, Suite 903, Toronto, Ontario
Business for the Arts aims to strengthen arts and culture in Canada by connecting arts organizations to business patrons and volunteers through our artsScene and boardLink programs; by stimulating investment in the arts through matching incentives and sponsorship training for arts organization with artsVest; by communicating the value of investing in the arts through advocacy and research; and by providing a platform for arts organizations to celebrate their outstanding business partners in the arts with our Canadian Arts and Business Awards.
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Volunteer Profile of Council for Business and the Arts in Canada
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Cowichan Valley Arts Council
2687 James Street, Island Savings Centre, 2nd Floor, Duncan, British Columbia
The purpose of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council is to encourage and foster appreciation of the broad spectrum of arts and culture in the Cowichan Valley Region (CVRD), by serving artists and residents through advocacy, by building connections and partnerships and by enhancing both exposure to and participation in arts and culture.
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Volunteer Profile of Cowichan Valley Arts Council
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Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
59 Duckworth St, Devon House, St. John's, Newfoundland
The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador is a member-based organization that works to maximize the artistic and economic potential of the craft community of the province.
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Volunteer Profile of Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Cranbrook and District Arts Council
32A -11 Ave. S, Cranbrook, British Columbia
The Painters Arts Council BC Canada supports developing visual arts - especially painting to the British Columbia area. We strive to create public awareness and chances for artistic opportunities for painting events in every corner of the community.
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Volunteer Profile of Cranbrook and District Arts Council
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Delta Arts Council
11489-84th Ave, Delta, British Columbia
The Delta Arts Council has been an advocate for the arts since May 16th, 1969. It is our on-going goal to stimulate, develop, co-ordinate and promote all artistic and cultural activities within our community. The Delta Arts Council welcomes amateur, emergent and professional artists; individuals & groups invested in the Arts: visual, performing and literary art events.
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Volunteer Profile of Delta Arts Council
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District of Mission Arts Council
33529 1st Ave, Mission, British Columbia
The Mission Arts Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and the creative vitality of the people of Mission by nurturing awareness of, involvement in, and commitment to Arts and Culture since 1972.
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Volunteer Profile of District of Mission Arts Council
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Federation of Canadian Artists
1241 Cartwright St, Vancouver, British Columbia
The mission of the FCA is to advance the knowledge and appreciation of art and culture to all Canadians, offering education, exhibition and communication in the Visual Arts, and to support and promote emerging to professional member artists.
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Volunteer Profile of Federation of Canadian Artists
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Fernie and District Arts Council
601 - 1st Avenue, Fernie, British Columbia
The Arts Station - the home of Fernie & District Arts Council - is the hub of Fernie's cultural scene.
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Volunteer Profile of Fernie and District Arts Council
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Flin Flon Arts Council
Box 933, Flin Flon, Manitoba
The Flin Flon Arts Council aims to increase and to diversify the opportunities for citizens of Flin Flon and surrounding district to enjoy and to participate in cultural activities.
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Volunteer Profile of Flin Flon Arts Council
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Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines
85 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario
Incorporated as the Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines in 1970, having the mandate to support and assist the ethno-cultural and newcomer community in Niagara through a broad range of programs and services.
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Volunteer Profile of Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines
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Guelph Arts Council
147 Wyndham St N, Suite 404, Guelph, Ontario
For forty years, Guelph Arts Council has been dedicated to supporting, stimulating and promoting arts and culture in Guelph. As we head into our 40th anniversary year, we look to the future with optimism and a reassessment of our purpose in this vibrant community.
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Volunteer Profile of Guelph Arts Council
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Island Mountain Arts Society
Wells, British Columbia
Island Mountain Arts is a non-profit arts organization based in picturesque Wells, BC. Beginning in 1977 with our renowned Summer School of the Arts, we now boast a Public Art Gallery and Gift Shop, an International Harp School, the Toni Onley Artists' Project and the award winning ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art.
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Volunteer Profile of Island Mountain Arts Society
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Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club
Kamloops, British Columbia
The Kamloops Arts & Crafts Club is a registered non-profit organization aimed at the promotion and continuation of arts and crafts in Kamloops and surrounding areas.
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Volunteer Profile of Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club
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Langley Arts Council
20550 Fraser Highway, Langley, British Columbia
As a community based arts organization, the mission of the Langley Arts Council is to cultivate, sustain, and proliferate artistic activity in Langley by offering both monetary and resource support to the community as well as developing new and innovative programs in a variety of artistic disciplines
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Volunteer Profile of Langley Arts Council
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Latitude 53 Society of Artists
10248 106 St, Edmonton, Alberta
Latitude 53 creates sites for the intersection of contemporary art and ideas in Alberta.
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Volunteer Profile of Latitude 53 Society of Artists
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Mississauga Arts Council
300 City Centre Drive, Suite 1055, Mississauga, Ontario
The Mississauga Arts Council is a 33 year-old not-for-profit organization that encases the collaborations of 217 arts organizations and 38,000 individual artists under one common umbrella. MAC acts as a catalyst to inspire, engage and connect opportunities within the community to encourage multi-disciplinary artists and facilitate networking in the arts scene across diverse cultures.
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Volunteer Profile of Mississauga Arts Council
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Pacific Rim Arts Society
Ucluelet, British Columbia
PRAS is a volunteer-based, non-profit society serving the districts of Tofino and Ucluelet, and First Nations communities in the Clayoquot Sound/ Long Beach area, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Our goal is to help build happy, healthy communities by bringing people together through arts and culture.
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Volunteer Profile of Pacific Rim Arts Society
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Pangaea Arts Society
4134 W 14th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia
Pangaea Arts is an intercultural, interdisciplinary world arts organization based in Vancouver. Pangaea Arts was formed to promote cultural interaction and the exchange of ideas between diverse communities and to introduce Canadian audiences to performance traditions from around the world. Pangaea Arts creates productions that educate by participation, encouraging audiences and artists to actively investigate different cultures and ideas.
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Volunteer Profile of Pangaea Arts Society
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Penticton Arts Council
220 Manor Park Ave,, Leir House Cultural Centre, Penticton, British Columbia
The Penticton and District Community Arts Council was formed in 1960, the mandate being to stimulate, encourage and foster the arts in our community.
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Volunteer Profile of Penticton Arts Council
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Scarborough Arts Council
1859 Kingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario
Scarborough Arts is a non-profit organization; the only arts organization of its kind specifically serving the Scarborough community. With a respected history and a friendly, capable staff, SA brings individuals and groups together to create and cultivate innovative arts and cultural programs in Scarborough. We bring artists to the community and community to the arts.
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Volunteer Profile of Scarborough Arts Council
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The Alexandra Writers' Centre Society
922 - 9th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta
The Alexandra Writers' Centre Society aims to bring writers together. We provide a relaxed, friendly and encouraging environment where writers of all ages and abilities feel safe learning the craft and sharing the difficulties of the writing experience.
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Volunteer Profile of The Alexandra Writers' Centre Society
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The Arts Council of New Westminster
Queen's Park, New Westminster, British Columbia
Founded in 1967, the Arts Council of New Westminster is an umbrella organization with numerous member groups and individual members, who all share an interest in various artistic endeavors, from the visual and performing arts to the literary arts and community activities.
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Volunteer Profile of The Arts Council of New Westminster
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The Bowen Island Arts Council
Bowen Island, British Columbia
Arts are integral to the fabric of our community. For more than 25 years, the Bowen Island Arts Council, or BIAC as we are known, has been dedicated to representing and coordinating the creative efforts and programs of all cultural groups. BIAC strives to stimulate the development of arts and cultural projects and activities that result in social and economic benefits for the entire community. BIAC also fosters an interest and pride in the cultural heritage and history of Bowen Island.
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Volunteer Profile of The Bowen Island Arts Council
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The In-Definite Arts
8038 Fairmount Dr SE, Calgary, Alberta
In-Definite Arts is a nonprofit visual arts centre where artists with developmental disabilities come together to create, exhibit and sell artwork. Since its beginnings in 1975, In-Definite Arts has continually been a leader and innovator in Calgary's art and disability sectors, playing a significant role in supporting artists with disabilities, promoting their artwork and advocating for inclusion within contemporary art practice.
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Volunteer Profile of The In-Definite Arts
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The Nanaimo Arts Alive Summer School of the Fine Arts Society
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Arts Alive was formed 27 years ago by individuals within the City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture Department and School District #68 to provide summer school classes in the fine arts in July of each year. Since then, we have held an annual three week Summer School with classes in art, music, drama, dance and other art genres, and designed for all age groups and all interests.
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Volunteer Profile of The Nanaimo Arts Alive Summer School of the Fine Arts Society
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The Oakville Arts Council
120 Navy Street, Oakville, Ontario
Founded in 1978, the Oakville Arts Council promotes arts and culture in Oakville.
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Volunteer Profile of The Oakville Arts Council
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The Vancouver Life Drawing Society
1011 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
"Life drawing is a basic inquiry into the human form."
Everyone is welcome, from beginners to seasoned artists. Sessions are run throughout the week. Drop in or become a member. See our rates. Show your work in our member's gallery.
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Volunteer Profile of The Vancouver Life Drawing Society
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The West Vancouver Community Arts Council
1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia
The West Vancouver Community Arts Council was established in 1968, with a mission to increase and broaden the opportunities for West Vancouver and all North Shore citizens to enjoy and participate in cultural activities. The WVCAC is based out of the Silk Purse Arts Centre on the waterfront near John Lawson Park at 1570 Argyle Avenue. The District of West Vancouver generously makes the Silk Purse available for the Council's use.
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Volunteer Profile of The West Vancouver Community Arts Council
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The Works International Visual Arts Society
10225 100 Ave, Suite 200, Edmonton, Alberta
The Works International Visual Arts Society produces The Works Art & Design Festival which attracts artists and patrons from around the world, boosting the energy and imagination of Downtown Edmonton at the start of every summer. The Works is a free event that draws an audience representing all ages and interests, offering over 200 exciting exhibits and special events to the public.
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Volunteer Profile of The Works International Visual Arts Society
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The Writers' Guild of Alberta
11759 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta
The Writers' Guild of Alberta's mission is to inspire, connect, support, encourage and promote writers and writing, to safeguard the freedom to write and to read, and to advocate for the well-being of writers.
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Volunteer Profile of The Writers' Guild of Alberta
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Toronto Arts Council
141 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario
Toronto Arts Council (TAC) is the City of Toronto's funding body for artists and arts organizations. Since 1974, TAC has played a major role in the city's cultural industries by supporting a very broad range of artistic activity.
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Volunteer Profile of Toronto Arts Council
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Toronto Artscape Foundation
171 East Liberty St, Suite 224, Toronto, Ontario
Artscape is a not-for-profit urban development organization that makes space for creativity and transforms communities.
Our work involves clustering creative people together in real estate projects that serve the needs of the arts and cultural community and advance multiple public policy objectives, private development interests, community and neighbourhood aspirations and philanthropic missions.
Artscape comprises Toronto Artscape Inc., Artscape Non-Profit Homes Inc. and Artscape Foundation. BC Artscape is an independent affiliate.
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Volunteer Profile of Toronto Artscape Foundation
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Urbanarts Community Arts Council
19 John Street, Toronto, Ontario
UrbanArts is a non-profit Community Arts Council focused on enhancing neighbourhoods by engaging youth in community development through the arts. UrbanArts initiates arts activities that bring people together in central-west Toronto and city wide. One of six local arts organizations across Toronto, UrbanArts is an incubator for local arts, with a range of programs led by professional artists in visual art, theatre, dance and music. Our mandate is to promote, engage and facilitate cultural and community development opportunities between artists, arts organizations, community members and community organizations.
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Volunteer Profile of Urbanarts Community Arts Council
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West Vancouver Arts Centre Trust
1700 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Kay Meek Centre is committed to presenting artistic excellence in a range of experiences that would not otherwise be available in West Vancouver. These events focus on theatre, music, dance and film.
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Volunteer Profile of West Vancouver Arts Centre Trust
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Whistler Arts Council
4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, British Columbia
The Whistler Arts Council (WAC) is a registered charity established in 1982 with a mandate to build and integrate arts into the fabric of the Whistler community. WAC believes that the arts are integral to a healthy community and the culture of a community.
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Volunteer Profile of Whistler Arts Council
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World Inter-Action Ottawa
Inter-Action Mondiale Ottawa
323 Chapel Street, 3rd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario
Founded in 1972, WIAM is an Ottawa-based global education organization that currently has over 150 members.
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Volunteer Profile of World Inter-Action Ottawa
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York Region Arts Council
250 Industrial Parkway N, Aurora, Ontario
Currently, YRACT operates through three main pillars: 1) The York Region Arts Network (programs and services for artists and arts organizations); 2) YorkScene/York Region Tourism (marketing and information promoting cultural attractions and experiences); and 3) The York Region Festival Alliance (programs and services connecting arts festivals and cultural celebrations).
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Volunteer Profile of York Region Arts Council
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YYZ Artists' Outlet
401 Richmond Street W, Suite 140, Toronto, Ontario
YYZ leads the advancement of Canadian culture through presenting and initiating critical and engaging projects. We will lead by inventing new ways to support artists.
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Volunteer Profile of YYZ Artists' Outlet
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