There are several CAPIC membership categories and each have specific criteria. General and Associate Members are eligible to participate in the monthly payment plan.
If you have any questions about which membership category is the best fit for you please contact the CAPIC National Office at membership@stage.capic.org.
For CAPIC’s Code of Ethics, please click here.
GENERAL
General memberships are for working professional photographers, illustrators, and digital artists of good moral character. A review of the applicant’s website or online portfolio and proof of publication is required.
General Members receive all of the benefits available to CAPIC members, are eligible to vote, and may hold office in the association. General Members receive a full profile on the CAPIC website with a gallery of up to 20 images and have complete access to member-only online resources and content.
Membership Dues
$249/year or $20.75/month*
*Plus applicable GST or HST in your province or territory
ASSOCIATE
The Associate membership is for artist’s representatives, assistants, stylists, consultants, manufacturers, stock agencies, labs, digital service providers, suppliers, and any other support industry members. This membership level is open to any individual working professionally in a field that is associated with photography or illustration. Applicants must include a resume/CV or website or portfolio.
Associate Members receive a limited profile on the CAPIC website with a single image and have complete access to member-only online resources and content. Associate Members are eligible to vote and may hold office in the association.
Membership Dues
$189/year or $15.75/month*
*Plus applicable GST or HST in your province or territory
STUDENT
The Student membership is open to all students currently enrolled in a post-secondary photography, illustration, or related visual arts or applied arts program. This membership level is ideal for any student who wants to network with the professional CAPIC community. Student members are eligible for limited CAPIC member discounts, receive a limited profile on the CAPIC website with a single image, and have complete access to member-only online resources and content. Applicants for this membership must submit an image of their current student ID. Student Members may not vote or hold office.
Annual Membership Dues
$39/year*
*plus applicable GST or HST in your province or territory
INSTRUCTOR
The Instructor level membership is eligible to all full-time professors and instructors currently teaching photography, illustration, or related fields at a post-secondary institution in Canada. Applicants are required to provide proof of their position, including supporting documents that confirm that they meet the required full-time hours (24 hours per week minimum).
Members in this category may not vote or hold office. They receive a limited profile on the CAPIC website with a single image and have complete access to member-only online resources and content. Instructor Members are not eligible to receive the majority of discounts.
Please contact the CAPIC National office at membership@stage.capic.org or 416-462-3677 if you are interested in this membership level. There are no annual dues for this category.
HONORARY
These members are individuals who have been granted Honorary membership in CAPIC in recognition of outstanding careers. Honorary Members receive most of the benefits available to CAPIC members, are eligible to vote, and may hold office in the association. Honorary Members receive a full profile on the CAPIC website with a gallery of up to 20 images and have complete access to member-only online resources and content.
Honorary membership is by award only and cannot be applied for. There are no annual dues for this category.
RETIRED
Retired membership is designated for CAPIC members who are no longer working professionally, but wish to remain active in the community. Applicant must have been a CAPIC member for a minimum of 5 years. Retired Members may not vote or hold office. Retired Members have limited amount of membership benefits, receive a limited profile on the CAPIC website with a single image, and have complete access to member-only online resources and content.
Annual Membership Dues
$49/year*
*plus applicable GST or HST in your province or territory
FOREIGN
Foreign Membership is eligible to any photographers, illustrators, and image creators outside of Canada. Applicants must provide proof that they are working professionally in the field. Proof of membership to an associated professional association should be provided if applicable.
Foreign Members may not vote or hold office. Foreign Members do not receive a profile on the CAPIC website, but have access to members-only online content.
Please contact the CAPIC National office at membership@stage.capic.org or 416-462-3677 if you are interested in this membership level.
Annual Membership Dues
$79/year