About Us
Canada Contemporary & Diverse Artists Association (CACDA)
Association Overview
The Canada Contemporary & Diverse Artists Association (CACDA) is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to discovering, supporting, and promoting contemporary artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Headquartered in the Greater Vancouver area of Canada, CACDA welcomes visual artists from all ethnicities, languages, and cultural heritages around the world. The association is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within Canada’s art ecosystem.
CACDA aims to build an open, equal, and respectful platform for artistic expression. It regularly organizes exhibitions, competitions, lectures, and community art projects, offering local and international artists opportunities to showcase their talent and engage in cultural dialogue.
The association’s main venue is located at the Tsawwassen Art Center, situated inside Tsawwassen Mills, the largest single-building commercial area in the Vancouver region. With a high footfall and vibrant atmosphere, the location brings strong public engagement and social influence. Through curated artworks, CACDA presents narratives of cultural integration and coexistence in Canadian society, and has gained widespread attention and support from communities, art institutions, and government bodies.
Logo Interpretation
CACDA’s logo features red and blue as its core visual elements, symbolizing Canada’s cultural diversity, the intersection of identities, and the boundless potential of artistic language. The graphic design uses abstract, interwoven lines to represent the convergence and resonance of different cultural elements through art.
The acronym CACDA is displayed in a clean, modern sans-serif typeface, anchoring the association in Canada while radiating outward to a global audience. The logo reflects a contemporary aesthetic and embodies the values of inclusivity, respect, and equality.
It symbolizes an ideal vision of harmony through difference—a visual embodiment of contemporary artistic spirit and multicultural ideals.
Vision
Guided by the principle of “Art as a Bridge, Diversity at the Core,” CACDA upholds the theme of “The Beauty of Convergence, Coexistence through Diversity.” The association is committed to promoting the following visions on both national and international levels:
1. Build a national and global multicultural art network:
Connect diverse art practitioners and organizations across Canada and worldwide to foster regional resource sharing and collaborative development.
2. Support young and emerging artists:
Offer scholarships, residency programs, and career development initiatives to nurture the next generation of culturally diverse artists with global perspectives.
3. Expand international cultural exchange:
Collaborate with global art institutions to co-organize exhibitions, forums, and residency programs, amplifying Canadian artistic voices on the world stage.
4. Strengthen community arts engagement:
Bring art into communities, with a special focus on empowering the voices and participation of minorities, Indigenous peoples, immigrants, and marginalized groups.
5. Address contemporary social issues through art:
Encourage artists to explore important themes such as immigration, climate change, gender equality, and cultural identity, fostering dialogue between art and society.
We believe that an art ecosystem that respects difference and embraces creativity not only drives cultural prosperity, but also contributes to building a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable society.
Message from the Founder
In today’s increasingly diverse world, art is no longer the exclusive language of any single culture. It is a shared space—a place of connection, resonance, and mutual understanding across differences. That is why we founded the Canada Contemporary & Diverse Artists Association (CACDA): to provide a platform where artists from all cultural backgrounds can be equally seen, freely express themselves, and deeply appreciate one another.
Our mission is to amplify diverse voices, foster greater cultural understanding, and make art a true medium for social dialogue. No matter where you’re from, what language you speak, or what form your art takes—this platform is for you.
The future of art is not only about “Who am I?” but more importantly, “How can we be together?”
May CACDA be a warm, creative home and a bridge connecting the world through art.
Contact Information
Email: Cacda2025@gmail.com
Website: www.cacda.art
Address: Tsawwassen Art Center
Phone: 250-813-0566 (Ms. Meng)
