Bringing the arts to life
The Canada Council for the Arts is proud to be Canada’s public arts funder. The Council contributes to the vibrancy of a creative and diverse arts and literary scene through grants, services, prizes and payments to artists and arts organizations from Canada.
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2025 Annual Public Meeting (APM)
The Canada Council for the Arts’ APM took place on March 19, 2025.
How Canada’s Arts Sector Can Meet the Moment
Canada Council Director and CEO Michelle Chawla explores how the arts sector can meet this moment.
Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts
The 2025 GGArts winners have been revealed.
2025 Venice Architecture Biennale Fellowship
Announcing the 21 fellows selected (architecture students and emerging arts practitioners).
Registration for the Public Lending Right Program is now open
Authors, illustrators, translators, narrators and photographers: register today!
Webinars and information sessions
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