About Us
Arts Consultants Canada is a professional association of consultants who
provide services to clients in the arts and cultural sector in Canada.
Established in 2006, ACCA has a growing network of members across
the country working in both official languages. ACCA's members work to
improve the health, effectiveness and sustainability of the arts. They
provide services to organizations and individuals in the performing
arts, visual arts and crafts, museums and galleries, writing and
publishing, and new media.
ACCA advances excellence in arts consulting by promoting the use of
experienced consultants and by recommending qualifications, ethics and
best practices. ACCA has defined a set of values to guide arts practitioners and has ratified a Code of Professional Conduct to govern their activities.
OUR VALUES
ACCA members believe that the arts play a crucial role in the development of individuals and society. We are committed to:
High professional standards
- consulting with sound principles
- learning from experience to continually improve our performance
- developing our skills and our knowledge of our field through research and professional development
Integrity
- treating all clients and fellow consultants with respect
- upholding principles with regard to confidentiality and conflict of interest
- being fully accountable for time, fees, and expenditures
Leadership
- participating actively to build a strong, supportive arts consulting community
- acting as advocates to address issues that affect ourselves, our clients and the arts sector
