Bringing the arts to life
We're proud to be Canada’s public arts funder. We champion and invest in artistic excellence through our grants, services, prizes and payments to Canadian artists and arts organizations.
New! At the Âjagemô Exhibition Space
Come and enjoy a unique experience—visit Michel de Broin’s Thresholds, a free, interactive exhibition.
Watch our new video!
The Canada Council’s video, celebrating the important mandate at the heart of our work, was launched at our Annual Public Meeting.
Stats and Stories
Learn about the impact of the artists, groups and organizations who received Canada Council funding in 2017-18.
2017-18 Annual Report
See the impact of our grants, prizes and payments in 1,909 communities across Canada.
Strategic Commitments
Strengthening our support for the arts community
Tour the Art Bank
A unique collection of contemporary Canadian art
Spotlight
At the halfway mark
Pierre Lassonde talks about the impact of the arts and the sound governance of the Canada Council.
The Canada Council's Journey
Simon Brault talks about the Council’s results and investments at the 2019 Annual Public Meeting.
Renewing Cultural Diplomacy
Simon Brault calls for a concerted effort to renew strong cultural diplomacy at the Cercle France-Amériques in Paris
Canadian music honoured internationally
The Canada Council for the Arts' Arts Abroad program supports the international presence of Canadian artists and creates partnerships
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