Membership

What being a member of the Abbotsford Arts Council can do for you!

The Abbotsford Arts Council was created to develop and enhance the arts in the Abbotsford community. Our membership reflects the diverse artistic, economic, political, and cultural interests of community members of all ages.

Benefits of Individual Membership - $15/year

Exhibition opportunities to show and sell art in the Kariton Art Gallery & Boutique.
Performance opportunities like the Envision Concert Series. Please call for specific membership requirements for any events that arise for which you would like to apply.
Access to arts information and the opportunity to display information about local arts and culture events on our Facebook Page and in the Resource Room at the Kariton Art Gallery. The Abbotsford Arts Council often displays these materials when participating in community outreach activities as well.
Discounts on admission to selected workshops, including our Art of Marketing Series.
"Eye on the Arts" monthly e-newsletter.
Notice of upcoming performances, workshops, gallery exhibits, openings and calls for artists by email.
Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting of the Abbotsford Arts Council.

Benefits of Group Membership - $25/year

Arts, culture, and community member groups and businesses are eligible to receive:

Opportunities to show and sell art in the Kariton Art Gallery & Boutique as a group.
Opportunities for groups to give live performances, such as those in the Envision Concert Series.
Online Member Group Directory listing including web link, driving traffic to your group's website while increasing your visibility in the community.
Free use of the Kariton Art Gallery after gallery hours for one meeting, class or rehearsal per month (subject to availability).
Participation in the Abbotsford Arts Council 's Group Liability Insurance Program, created to provide community groups with affordable liability insurance. Contact us to determine whether your group is eligible for the program.
Access to arts information and the opportunity to display information about group events on our Facebook Page and in the Resource Room at the Kariton Art Gallery. The Abbotsford Arts Council often displays these materials when participating in community outreach activities as well.
One representative voice or vote at the Annual General Meeting of the Abbotsford Arts Council.

To become an individual or group member of the Abbotsford Arts Council or to renew your existing membership, please choose one of the following payment options:

Payment online by clicking on the membership payment buttons below.
Payment in-person at the Kariton Art Gallery, located at 2387 Ware Street in Abbotsford.
Payment by mail to the Abbotsford Arts Council, P.O. Box 336, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z6.

Download our Membership Application

For further information, please call the Abbotsford Arts Council at 604-852-9358. You can also email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Calls for Artists

2013 Christmas Artisan Gift Fair
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Art Market at Envision Concerts in the Park
Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 16, 2013

Historic Downtown Abbotsford Wine and Art Walk
Deadline: July 15, 2013

Job Posting

Promotions Assistant

Envision Coffee House Concert & Concert in the Park Series

View the 2013 Concert Schedule

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