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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Important Information related to
COVID-19
How the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is affecting our programs and services.
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.
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.
The Canada Council for the Arts reveals the GGBooks winners 2020
The 14 best Canadian books recognized by the Governor General’s Literary Awards
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.
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
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
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.
Recruitment campaign fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Council launches a recruitment campaign open to all but prioritizing Indigenous applicants, Black applicants, applicants who are racialized, Deaf applicants, and applicants with disabilities.
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