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Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

VMF recognizes that its events and murals take place on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ / sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Vancouver Mural Festival is the DBA name of Create Vancouver Society, a registered BC Non-Profit.

Create Vancouver Society is open to applicants of all races, ethnicities, identities, abilities, ages, and genders, and the organization is keen to review applicants who self-identify as members of groups that are underrepresented in leadership roles.

  • VMF is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to artistic and cultural development in our city. We create experiences that connect people through art.

    VMF was formed in 2016 with a vision to transform the way art is experienced in the Lower Mainland. It has evolved from a grassroots street festival into a world-class, multi-media art consultancy and production agency. VMF produces the annual Vancouver Mural Festival (August) and VMF Winter Arts (February). Throughout the year, we collaborate with clients and community groups on public and private arts-driven projects through VMF Agency. To date, VMF has created over 400 murals and continues to reimagine public art and events in our city.

    Inclusivity, cultural diversity and artistic excellence are at the core of everything we do. Our events and public art installations serve as catalysts for addressing many of the socio-cultural issues facing our city and artistic communities. Our mission is to create meaningful experiences that connect art and people while highlighting the local culture and vibrance of our region. Highlighting visual sovereignty of local Coast Salish communities, as well as dedicated support for BIPOC and other underrepresented artists and cultural producers is a priority. 

    VMF is inclusive across our organization and operations, with programming intended for all classes, cultures, genders, ages, abilities, and beyond. We believe it is crucial to the cultural health of the city of Vancouver to create tangible and lasting visual evidence of the rich diversity of voices living and working here. Our artists and events are an effort to reflect the varied histories present in our city and region. 


    VMF strives to:

    Host Canada’s premiere public art and culture festivals

    Develop and maintain a sustainable business operations model/framework

    Be regionally trusted partners in civic culture building

    Foster a culture of quality, equity, creativity, collaboration and inclusion

  • We are excited that you are interested in joining the community. This year we are seeking volunteers for both EVENTS and MURAL PRODUCTION. If you are interested, take a look below and sign up today for a summer to remember!

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  • Job Title: VMF Member
    Term: 1-year term, until AGM 2025
    Start Date: 2024
    Location: Vancouver, BC


    POSITION

    Want to support and be connected with VMF's team and work? Please join as a Member.

    Since 2016 VMF has operated as a Society with a baseline of members that are supporters, stewards and stakeholders of our work and organization. Members join VMF for sharing our passion to connect people and places through art. The legal name of the organization is Create Vancouver Society.


    Members join for a one-year volunteer commitment until the AGM of the following year, with optional continuous terms.


    The Membership is free and it allows you to:

    • Participation at AGM and extraordinary membership meetings that advance VMF mission, programs and governance (must be a member in good standing for 3 months before voting)

    • First-to-know announcements on events, talks, volunteer and engagement opportunities

    • Discount on VMF after-hours events

    • Opportunity to participate in VMF committees

    HOW TO APPLY

    TO APPLY please fill out this FORM.

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