Benefits, Criteria, and Responsibilities of Membership

Thank you for your interest in the Fibre Art Network. FAN is an organization that supports and encourages like-minded enthusiasts, from emerging artists to professionals. We welcome people who are fibre artists living in Western Canada. Our membership is limited to persons living in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Yukon, the North West Territories, and Nunavut.

FAN membership benefits and privileges:
  • receive the FAN newsletter (10 issues per year)
  • access to the Members Only area of the FAN website
  • opportunitiy to have an Artist Gallery page on the FAN website
  • access to the FAN Google Groups discussion group
  • eligible to participate in Member Exhibits
  • inclusion of your artwork from FAN exhibits on our website Exhibits pages
  • attending the annual fall conference
  • attending and voting at the annual general meeting
  • opportunities to connect with other fibre artists
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FAN Exhibits:

Exhibits have been held in art galleries throughout western Canada, as well as in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario and internationally. Exhibits are usually organized by local members, with the help of the FAN Exhibit Database Coordinator to ensure consistency and support.

Annual conference:

The fall conference is an opportunity to meet and learn about each other and our work. The location varies from year to year, with a local conference committee making the arrangements. FAN Conferences are memorable and fun.

Volunteer positions:

Volunteer positions are generally filled before or during the fall AGM.  These include: Call for Entries, Exhibit Organizers, Membership Coordinator, Newsletter Roles and many more!

Responsibilities of Membership
  • The Fibre Art Network encourages volunteerism. Each member is encouraged to take a turn and volunteer for a task.
Opportunities to volunteer include:
  • working on local exhibit and conference committees
  • writing articles or features for the newsletter
  • editing an issue of the newsletter
  • becoming a Volunteer Coordinator
  • taking on a specific short-term task
  • being on a sub-committee
  • researching a specific topic
  • formulating guidelines
Artist Gallery

Each member is encouraged to have an Artist Gallery page on the FAN website, and to periodically update the page to show new artwork.  More information is available in the Members Only section of the website.

Membership Fees

Annual dues must be paid by January 1st or membership is revoked until paid.

NOTE:  If you are joining after June 30th, there is a one time opportunity to pay a reduced membership fee.