Vancouver Visual Art Foundation (VVAF) is a non-profit organization that aims to create advantageous opportunities by uniting people of diverse backgrounds and cultures through art. Founded in 2017 under the artistic leadership of professional artist Lisa Wolfin, VVAF has grown to become a community of passionate artists and volunteers, working together to provide exhibitions, education, and other various programs, that have helped artists get worldwide exposure. Today, VVAF runs Art Vancouver international art fair, Art Downtown outdoor art festival, Art @Bentall Gallery, Art Masters painting competition, Art Classes, youth mentorships, and more. For upcoming events, visit: https://www.vanvaf.com/upcoming-events

We are always looking for new talent to assist our team, gain experience and be a part of Vancouver’s growing art scene. Please visit our volunteer page (https://www.vanvaf.com/volunteer) to submit your information.

Art Vancouver tickets are available for purchase on our sister website (www.artvancouver.net) or at the door.

Whilst we do our best to review everyone’s applications as quickly as possible, due to the high volume we receive, we estimate that applicants will receive feedback within 30 days. Our selection committees’ promises to give each application the adequate time to be reviewed thoroughly.

We do accept the following: visual arts pieces, including paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, glass, and wood, metal, and stone sculptures. We do not accept jewelry, tapestries, or any sort of arts and craft works.

The jury selects exhibitors based on the following criteria: Quality of artwork Overall originality and uniqueness Exhibiting history

We will refund you within 10 working days.

There are optional additional costs such as furniture rental, WIFI, storage and wall signage. If your application is successful, you will receive further details on the extra available options and their costs.

This is included in the booth cost – we take care of the marketing in its entirety. You will receive 1 complimentary page in the fair’s catalogue to promote your art and provide visitors with your contact details. However if you would like to get extra marketing there are some media partners who are offering our exhibitors special rates, and there are extra marketing options available on a first come first serve basis, some limitations apply.

No, they do not. However, if you are able to provide us with images of those pieces you will exhibit, please submit those images. It gives us a better idea of what you are submitting and how your booth could look and fit into the show as a whole.

Each exhibitor will receive complimentary tickets for the Opening Night as well as a 20% discount on general tickets.

Art Vancouver is opened to galleries, solo artists and artist collaborations. Our mission is to grow, inspire and empower the local, national and international arts community and we believe that we can achieve this only if we support a diverse range of participants.

No external lighting is allowed.

Absolutely, you will be able to drive in the exhibition hall during the set-up day. If you prefer to rent furniture, let us know, we will provide you with more information.

Each exhibitor is responsible for their own signage, we will provide you with information such as size, font, printing companies in the area.

All exhibitors must purchase an insurance plan for any loss or damages to the artwork including, but not limited to, fire, theft, burglary, damage, water leak, flood or moving of equipment in the exhibition hall.

Each exhibitor will be given a specific time to set-up. Move in day will be on May 3rd, 2023.

This depends on booth size, walls must not be cluttered. The Art Vancouver team will attend each booth during setup, if your walls are too crowded, we will ask you to remove some pieces. No artworks will be allowed to be leaned against the walls and be touching the hall floor.

Yes, a representative must be in your booth during the entire fair.

You will not need any tickets to attend the outdoor art fair as Art Downtown is free for the general public to enjoy and connect to artists. To attend visit one of our locations; Lot 19 on Wednesdays or Jack Poole Plaza on Fridays from 11am - 5pm.

To become an exhibitor, visit the Art Downtown page (https://www.vanvaf.com/art-downtown ) and fill out the Artist Application.

Whilst we do our best to review everyone’s applications as quickly as possible, due to the high volume we receive for Art Downtown, we estimate that applicants will receive feedback within 30 days. Our selection committees’ promises to give each application the adequate time to be reviewed thoroughly.

Whilst we try our best, we cannot provide parking passes to exhibiting artists in Downtown Vancouver.

Exhibitors are provided with a 10x10 space to exhibit in that must not be cluttered. VVAF team will attend each station during setup, if your area is too crowded, we will ask you to remove some pieces.

Exhibitors are allowed to set up once they have checked in with an onsite manager and provided their location at 10:30am. Exhibitors that are set up before checking in or arrived before the set time may be asked to move.

You are responsible for setting up your own space, we recommend bringing the following: - You are welcome to bring friends/family to help set up your booth - Furniture to sit and advertise your space (ex. chair and tables) - Business Cards - Tent or umbrella - Weights to hold down your easels and tents - Easels to display your artwork - An app to accept payment (ex. Square)

Interested artists and organizations can apply at https://www.vanvaf.com/art-gallery

Due to the high volume applicants will receive feedback within 30 days. Our selection committees’ promise to give each application the adequate time to be reviewed thoroughly.

Once accepted a VVAF team member will reach out confirming the following: - High quality images of exhibiting work - Titles, prices, and sizes of your pieces - Set up date - Drop off of business cards - Pick up of artwork

Are you considering a career as a professional artist? Art Vancouver presents numerous chances for your work to be discovered by international collectors and galleries, as well as an excellent networking platform.

It is recommended that you either secure your own booth or share a space at the event. To showcase your work, you should prepare a series of pieces, which can be either a collection of one style or individual works. Each piece should be titled and accompanied by a name tag indicating the title, size, medium, year, and artist name.

There is a formula to price your work, it can vary on the size, mediums, and your name. Research similar artists who are in approximately the same place in their career. Using their selling price, determine an average price per square inch and see how that would apply to your artwork. Unit prices for smaller works would often be priced slightly higher and larger works slightly lower.

To be scheduled in the programming throughout the weekend, please have your application in by February 1st, 2024. To exhibit in Art Vancouver please apply by March 1, 2024.