Advantages of membership with BVCAC:

• Ability to apply for BVCAC grants (all grants except Student Bursaries require membership)
• Promotion: post your projects on our website
• Join our email list: we forward relevant art postings only
• Insurance coverage (application subject to approval by BV Insurance). Our insurance generally covers Commercial General Liability $5million limit, Coverage Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability $2million limit. Proof of these insurance levels are required by all SD54 properties, NWCC and Town of Smithers for all rentals. One time insurance costs approximately $150 per event.

Details:

• All Bulkley Valley artists and arts organizations are eligible to apply for membership.
• Membership is subject to approval by the BVCAC Board of Directors.
• We accept new members throughout the year. However, our membership year is January – December (if you join in November 2014, it will expire in December 2014)
• Members may apply for liability insurance through BCVAC. Members can only be added to our insurance once a year. Fees for insurance and descriptions of activity must be received by December 10 annually. Insurance is subject to approval by BV Insurance. If a member is not approved for insurance, their insurance fee will be refunded.
• Membership application form may be downloaded below.

Membership fee: $50.00

PLUS (if applicable): Liability insurance coverage (based on usage, risk, and number of participants).

• Low: $25.00 – This includes groups such as the BV Spinners and Weavers, BV Band Boosters, and teachers who teach out of their homes
• Medium: $125.00 – This includes groups such as the BV Concert Association, Bulkley Valley Fiddlers, and dance teachers
• High: $450.00 –This includes the Central Park Building Society

Send application and fees to:

Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council, PO Box 3971, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

How do I know if my membership is complete?

BVCAC will reply to you by email or letter within 8 weeks of receiving your application