The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is a social-profit, charitable organization devoted to the promotion and development of the arts in all media. We believe in the intrinsic value of art to inspire, to heal, to bridge sectors, generations and cultures and to enhance and enrich the communities where we live, work and play. We support both emerging and established artists and we promote and partner with organizations, groups and corporations who support and strengthen arts and culture in our community.

The NVCAC has over 500 members, including many who are active volunteers at our events, galleries, openings and community projects.

What we do:

• assist residents to access information about arts and culture in the community
• empower youth to access creative opportunities in the arts
• enable artists through exhibitions, projects, events and programme opportunities
• assist in accessing facilities for member groups and artists in the community
• bridge generations, sectors and cultures and build communities through the arts
• advocate for art and culture with all levels of government
• develop partnerships with other cultural organizations, government, and the private sector to produce inter-regional events, projects, programmes and facilities

- Submit an Online Application Form here. You can now also pay online by credit card.

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- Download a Membership Application (PDF) and mail it to us with your application fee.

Categories and Fees (annual): 
All prices are in Canadian funds.  No refunds on membership fees.  Once your application and payment is received, you will receive a membership card in the mail within 2-3 weeks.

 Individual member benefits:

• subscription to the bi-monthly member newsletter, which lists all the NVCAC activities, member activities and opportunities from other organizations throughout the province, that are of interest to our members, i.e. artist calls
• raise the profile of your art and share information through the member newsletter, see what other members are up to
• promote your art through our website enhanced member profile and link to your website
• receive discounted jury fees
• receive discounts at select local retailers (see list of retailers below)
• become a client of the Art Rental Programme and enhance your home with selections from a diverse collection of original artwork
• participate in NVCAC events, exhibitions and programmes (Art in the Community, Art Rental, Craft Fairs, Art in the Garden, May is Art Month, The Gift Box)
• receive voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
• add yours to the collective voice in support of arts and culture

Group member benefits:

• subscription to the bi-monthly member newsletter
• promote and raise the profile of your group’s cultural activities and share information through our bi-monthly newsletter, see what other members are up to
• promote your cultural events, projects, and work through our website member profile & link to your website
• become a client of the Art Rental Programme to have selections from a diverse collection of original artwork on display at your workplace
• a representative from your organization receives discounts at select local retailers
• a representative from your organization receives voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
• add yours to the collective voice in support of arts and culture

Corporate member benefits:

• subscription to the bi-monthly member newsletter
• promote and raise the profile of your business through your member profile on our website
• become a client of the Art Rental Programme to have selections from a diverse collection of original artwork on display at your workplace
• a representative from your organization receives discounts at select local retailers
• a representative from your organization receives voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
• add yours to the collective voice in support of arts and culture

Member Discounts at select retailers include:

Cheers Restaurant  new members receive a $25 gift certificate or 2 free Sunday Brunch Buffets
125 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver, 604.985.9192

Osterson's Framing and Art  15% discount on framing
1301 St. George's Avenue, North Vancouver, 604.988.8102

Presentation House Theatre Productions  $2 discount on regular priced tickets
333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, 604.990.3474

The Framing & Art Centre  20% off all framing materials
564 Park Royal North, West Vancouver, 604.922.1775