Bringing the arts to life
We're proud to be Canada’s public arts funder. We contribute to the vibrancy of a creative and diverse arts and literary scene through our grants, services, prizes and payments to Canadian artists and arts organizations.
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Important Information related to
COVID-19
How the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is affecting our programs and services.
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GGBooks 2021 finalists announced
The 2021 Governor General’s Literary Awards finalists have been announced. Discover them at ggbooks.ca!
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A shared message from our Director and CEO and Chair on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Investing in the arts, now more than ever
Simon Brault discusses the Council’s recovery-related investments and initiatives for rebuilding a more equitable and resilient sector.
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2021 Molson Prize winners
The 2021 Molson Prize recipients, Gordon J.G. Asmundson and M. NourbeSe Philip, reflect on their contributions to Canada’s cultural and intellectual life.
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Investment of an additional $75M
The Council is receiving $75M to help in-person activities resume and to support research, creation, production, touring, and innovation.
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Imposter Cities opens online and onsite at the Canada Pavilion, in Venice
Canada presents Impostor Cities at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia
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Art, now more than ever : our strategic plan 2021-26
The Canada Council for the Arts’ strategic vision for 2021–26 is a rallying call to rebuild a stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive sector.
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GGArts
The Canada Council for the Arts presents the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. Watch videos and see winners' profiles and galleries.
Our impact: by the numbers
Support to Indigenous artists, groups and arts organizations
Communities across Canada in which grants, prizes and payments were awarded
Support to first-time recipients