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.
2020 Venice Biennale of Architecture
Submit an application for 2020. Discover UNCEDED, Canada’s official representation at the 2018 Biennale.
2017-18 Annual Report
See the impact of our grants, prizes and payments in 1,909 communities across Canada.
Americas Cultural Summit
Read the post-event report. See video highlights. Consult the statistics.
Investing to Shape a New Future
Find out how we're optimizing the federal government's progressive investment
Strategic Commitments
Strengthening our support for the arts community
Tour the Art Bank
A unique collection of contemporary Canadian art
Spotlight
Canadian music honoured internationally
The Canada Council for the Arts' Arts Abroad program supports the international presence of Canadian artists and creates partnerships
Cultural diplomacy: giving voice to the arts and culture
The Canada Council’s Director and CEO is meeting with European leaders to discuss cultural diplomacy.
The Musical Instrument Bank welcomes the Eckhardt-Gramatté Joachim Chanot I violin to its collection
The Canada Council for the Arts welcomes a new instrument in its Musical Instrument Bank. Discover the story of the Eckhardt-Gramatté Joachim Chanot I violin c. 1830-1850.
Tip #3: Already digital? Scale up! 7 Tips to Keep Calm and Go Digital
The Canada Council’s Digital Strategy Fund is open to applicants who want to scale up or increase the impact of an existing digital initiative.
Our Impact in the Community: By the Numbers
Support to artists and arts organizations from Deaf and disability arts communities
Support to artists and arts organizations from Indigenous communities
Support to young audience arts organizations