Acceptable Business Credentials

Art Galleries & Museums

Business License/Registration Number • Gallery Association Memberships (e.g., Canadian Art Gallery Association) • Cultural Institution Registration • Museum Accreditation Documents

Professional Artists

Professional Artist Association Memberships • Artist Registry Numbers • Arts Council Registration • GST/HST Registration Number • Professional Portfolio with Business Tax Returns

Interior Designers

Interior Design Certification (NCIDQ) • Provincial/State Interior Design License • Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) Membership • American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Membership • Business License with Interior Design Classification

Professional Photographers

Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) Membership • Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Credentials • Business License with Photography Classification • Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators Membership

Art Dealers & Consultants

Art Dealers Association Membership • Business License with Art Dealer Classification • Professional Appraisal Credentials • Art Business Tax Registration

General Business Requirements

Valid Business License • Business Registration Number • Tax ID/Business Number (BN) • Professional Insurance Documentation • Chamber of Commerce Membership • Better Business Bureau Registration

Additional Acceptable Documentation

Professional Website with Active Business Operation • Commercial Lease Agreements for Art-Related Business • Recent Business Tax Returns • Professional Business Bank Account Statements • Industry-Specific Certifications