Markham Art Collective Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Markham Art Collective?
The Markham Art Collective is an online visual artist resource offering listings of information, tips to aid artists, information for a healthy artist, current news, event listings and an artist directory.

Why the Markham Art Collective?
There was a need for an online visual art resource with a local directory of information links. Collectives are made up of like-minded individuals who are motivated by their common interest to communicate and sustain their culture. However, resources provided on this website are for the benefit of all visual artists no matter where they are located.

Who is the Markham Art Collective?
The Markham Art Collective was founded by visual artist, Franklin Beecham and joined by visual artist, Vera Walton, with Project Consultant, Robyn Craig, and visual artist Ana Jurpik. Content is provided by a variety of contributors who share a goal to provide information that can enhance the visual art experience. Members of the Art Directory and contributors make up the Collective.

Is there a fee to join the Art Directory?
No, membership in the directory is free.

Why have an Art Directory?
The use is two-fold. One, to provide a listing of local artists and supporters. Two, to help with the artists’ websites gain higher rankings in search engines.

What other benefits does the Markham Art Collective provide?
Besides the obvious resource listings, the Markham Art Collective also encourages discussion between artists and community leaders in order to uphold the importance of the arts and culture sector of our society. We have an online discussion group on LinkedIn and also use Facebook and Twitter.

The Markham Art Collective also strives to provide artists with venues and events to promote their artwork through listings and calls for submissions.

Can anyone add Event Listings?
Yes, but priority will be given to local artists.

Does the Markham Art Collective hold classes or workshops?
No, but artists groups listed in our Art Links do. We do however encourage artists to present workshops and will help out if the opportunity is possible.