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.
New date: March 30, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. (EDT)
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COVID-19
How the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is affecting our programs and services.
2020-21 Annual Report: Arts and Resilience
The 2020-21 Annual Report: Arts and Resilience covers the last year of the Council’s activities and work toward its 2016-21 strategic plan commitments.
Meet the 2021 Walter Carsen Prize Winner
Guitarist and composer Don Ross has won the 2021 Walter Carsen prize.
New funding for innovation
Change-makers with bold ideas about how to rebuild an arts sector that is resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and equitable can now apply. Take the next step by learning more about our funding opportunities.
Discover our best books of 2021
The winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards have been announced
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.
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.
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.
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