# CAPIC

> CAPIC (Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators) is Canada’s national professional association for photographers, illustrators, and digital artists.

CAPIC was founded in 1978 and represents professional image creators across Canada. CAPIC advocates for creators’ rights, professional standards, fair business practices, and the value of professional image-making.

CAPIC provides professional resources, education, industry guidance, events, networking, and community for image makers at every stage of their careers. Key areas include copyright, licensing, pricing, contracts, professional practice, and the evolving impact of technology and AI on image-making.

CAPIC has Chapters in Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver and serves members across Canada.

## About CAPIC

* [About CAPIC](https://capic.org/our-role): History, mandate, national role, and what CAPIC does.
* [Membership](https://capic.org/membership): Membership information for professional image creators.
* [Membership Categories](https://capic.org/membership-types): CAPIC membership categories and eligibility.

## Resources

* [Resources](https://capic.org/resources): Professional resources, guides, tools, and educational materials for image creators.
* [Copyright & Your Rights](https://capic.org/copyright-your-rights): Information and resources on copyright and creators’ rights.
* [Pricing Your Work](https://capic.org/pricing-your-work): Resources and guidance on pricing photography, illustration, and other image-making services.
* [Templates & Agreements](https://capic.org/templates-agreements): Professional business templates, contracts, and agreements.
* [Guides & Video Library](https://capic.org/guides-video-library): Educational guides and video resources.

## Community & Opportunities

* [Find an Image-Maker](https://capic.org/find-an-image-maker): Directory of CAPIC members and professional image creators.
* [Events](https://capic.org/events): CAPIC exhibitions, talks, workshops, competitions, and other events.
* [Chapters](https://capic.org/chapters): CAPIC Chapters and regional activities across Canada.