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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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!

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A shared message from our Director and CEO and Chair on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  

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.

GGARTS Winners

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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

$23.6M

Support to Indigenous artists, groups and arts organizations

1,969

Communities across Canada in which grants, prizes and payments were awarded

$45.2M

Support to first-time recipients