MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
There are several types of membership in CAPIC and each category has specific criteria. General, Associate, Sustaining and Emerging Talent Members
are eligible to participate in the monthly payment plan.
Dues stated include GST or HST tax, where applicable.
CAPIC membership categories
- General
- Sustaining
- Associate
- Emerging Talent
- Assistant
- Student
- Colleges & Universities
- Honourary
- Retired
- Foreign
Download Membership brochure in English here
La version française est disponible ici
GENERAL
For photographers, illustrators and digital artists of good moral character with a minimum of two years of professional experience
and proof of publication as demonstrated by their portfolio and tear sheets. Freelancers and those employed in staff positions may
apply. Applicants are required to be sponsored by two CAPIC members or by the Membership Committee. A review of the applicant's portfolio
and business documentation (Estimates, Invoices Term etc ) is required. General Members receive all the benefits available to CAPIC
members, are eligible to vote and may hold office in the association.
Annual Dues:
Atlantic Provinces: $488.75 including HST or $41.72 a month
British Columbia: $476 including HST or $40.36 a month
Ontario: $480.25 including HST or $41 a month
Quebec & Prairie Provinces: $446.25 including GST or $38.09 a month
Download Application Form
SUSTAINING
Artist's Representatives, Educators, Colleagues, Stock Agencies, Labs, Digital Service Providers, Suppliers and Manufacturers.
For persons of good moral character with a minimum of two years of professional experience in a field that is associated with
photography or illustration. This includes, but is not exclusive to, art directors, creative directors, designers, artist's representatives,
sales representatives, consultants, stylists, professors, instructors and studio employees/colleagues. Requirements include sponsorship
letters from two CAPIC members or sponsorship by the Membership Committee and the review of a résumé and business documents (where applicable). The
Sustaining Member receives all of the benefits available to CAPIC members is eligible to vote, and may hold office in the association.
Annual dues:
Atlantic Provinces: $488.75 including HST or $41.72 a month
British Columbia: $476 including HST or $40.36 a month
Ontario: $480.25 including HST or $41 a month
Quebec & Prairie Provinces: $446.25 including GST or $38.09 a month
Download Application Form
ASSOCIATE
For photographers, illustrators and digital artists who do not meet all of the criteria of a General Membership but are actively engaged
in or pursuing a professional career and are of good moral character. A portfolio review, letters of sponsorship from two CAPIC members or sponsorship
by the Membership Committee is/are required. Associate Members receive many of the same benefits as General Members do, however
they may not vote or hold office. After one year of membership an Associate Member may apply for General Member standing.
Associate Members MUST apply for General Membership after two full years as Associate Members.
Annual dues:
Atlantic Provinces: $373.75 including HST or $32.17 a month
British Columbia: $364 including HST or $31.33 a month
Ontario: $367.25 including HST or $31.61 a month
Quebec & Prairie Provinces: $341.25 including GST or $29.37 a month
Download Application Form
EMERGING TALENT
Emerging Talent membership is for photographers and illustrators who are not at the career level or confidence level necessary for
Associate Membership. This category is for those who have graduated from a CAPIC-recognized course within the last two years, are
currently employed as a photographer or illustrator and/or conduct business as a freelance photographer or illustrator. A portfolio review
accompanied by a letter of sponsorship from a CAPIC member is required. Members in this category are eligible for all CAPIC member
discounts and are covered by the CAPIC Members Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance policy. Emerging Talent Members
are also eligible for the optional CAPIC Health insurance plans but cannot vote or hold office. Emerging Talent
Members must apply for Associate Membership after two years at this level.
Annual dues:
Atlantic Provinces: $224.25 including HST or $19.73 a month
British Columbia: $218.40 including HST or $19.22 a month
Ontario: $220.35 including HST or $19.39 a month
Quebec & Prairie Provinces: $204.75 including GST or $18.02 a month
Download Application Form
ASSISTANT
For full-time photographic or illustrative assistants seeking to expand their knowledge and connections. Assistant Members are
eligible for the CAPIC Member Discounts but do not qualify for the CAPIC Insurance programs and are ineligible to
vote or hold office.
Annual dues:
Atlantic Provinces: $149.50 including HST
British Columbia: $145.60 including HST
Ontario: $146.90 including HST
Quebec & Prairie Provinces: $136.50 including GST
Download Application Form
STUDENT
An ideal starting point for the entry-level creator, who wants to network with CAPIC professional photographers and illustrators as well as learn valuable tips. Student members are eligible for limited CAPIC Member Discounts (insurances excluded) but may not vote or hold office. After graduating, Student Members MUST apply for either Assistant or Emerging Talent Membership.
Annual Student Membership fee is $10.00, plus GST/HST.
Fee must accompany Student Member Application. Mastercard, VISA & American Express accepted.
Student Members can either register online, or mail their application forms to the CAPIC National office.
Download Application Form
Register online now!!
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Colleges and Universities offering CAPIC-recognized courses in photography or illustration are eligible for a free membership for one full-time
professor/instructor. Members in this category are not eligible for optional CAPIC insurance plans and may not vote or hold office.
Please contact the CAPIC National office at membership@capic.org or 416-462-3677, if you are interested in this type of membership.
FREE
HONOURARY
These members are individuals who have been granted Honourary Membership in CAPIC in recognition of outstanding careers. Honourary
Members are eligible for the CAPIC Member Discounts program. Honourary Membership is awarded by the CAPIC Lifetime Achievement Awards
committee and cannot be applied for.
There are no annual dues in this category.
RETIRED
Retired Membership is designated for CAPIC members who reach the age of 65, have been members for a minimum of 5 years and wish to remain active in their field. Retired
members enjoy most of the benefits of membership at a reduced rate.
Annual dues:
Atlantic Provinces: $115 including HST
British Columbia: $112 including HST
Ontario: $113 including HST
Quebec & Prairie Provinces: $105 including GST
FOREIGN
For those photographers and illustrators who are members of a foreign professional association that has a reciprocal agreement with CAPIC.
Foreign members receive limited benefits. They may not vote or hold office.
Annual dues are $65.00 (G.S.T. not applicable).
Please contact the CAPIC National office at membership@capic.org or 416-462-3677, if you are interested in this type of membership.
APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP IN CAPIC IS EASY
- Determine which membership category matches your skill and/or experience level from the Membership Categories list. Download the corresponding form located under the membership category description.
- Complete the appropriate form and attach the required documents (sponsor forms, tear sheets, business forms etc.)
- Either attach a cheque in full payment of the Membership fees or fill out the Monthly Payment Plan application and attach a "VOID" cheque. We also accept Mastercard, VISA & American Express.
- Securely package all the documents and send them to the appropriate Chapter address listed below.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN JOIN CAPIC, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER V.P. OF MEMBERSHIP OR EMAIL MEMBERSHIP@CAPIC.ORG
