Sam Carter has taught at Emily Carr University of Art and Design since 1973. His activities have involved the design of the Ontario Science Centre (Hall of Life), the Canadian Pavilion - Yokohama's Expo 89, and numerous interpretive centres. For Expo 86 he created National Day ceremonies and parades. He has also served as Art Director for such public events as the Vancouver Papal Visit and the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival. In recent years exhibitions of his work have traveled to many parts of Asia where he continues to develop "links" to Asian artists, designers and crafts people. His 2000 Dragons exhibition celebrated the year 2000, Year of the Dragon. He serves as a volunteer to many organizations and events devoted to art and culture in the City of Vancouver.