Membership Criteria

To be considered for membership in ACCA, you must be an arts consultant practicing in Canada who meets ACCA's Membership Criteria.

You must also agree to support the objectives of ACCA and comply with the ACCA Code of Professional Conduct.

1. Specialization: Individuals must work in arts disciplines and/or consulting specialities as outlined in Appendix A.

2. Professional Status:  For membership, individuals must:
   
         a.  Derive their principal income from work as an arts consultant, or
   
         b.  Demonstrate either
   

                                                           i.      a significant and ongoing body of consulting work in the arts over a period of 5 or more years; or

                                                           ii.    a significant and ongoing body of professional consulting work over a period of 2 years, plus 10 years of directly relevant arts experience prior to working as a consultant.

3. Individual Status:  Membership is available to individuals only.  Consultants who are part of consulting firms are invited to join as members, as are individuals engaged on a contractual basis as a consultant to an arts or related organization

4. Education:  Individuals should have completed relevant post-secondary education or certification in an arts related discipline, or have significant practical experience in the arts field.

5. Commercial Affiliation:  Individuals must not be owners, employees or commission agents of any firm that manufactures, sells or installs equipment or that acts as a contractor for the construction of galleries, museums, libraries, performance, assembly or studio facilities.

6. References:  Individuals must provide the name and contact information for three references, including one from a recent client and one may be from a current ACCA member.