Art. Unites us.
Our vision is one where the arts are thriving in all parts of Canada and on the world
stage, to the full cultural, social and economic benefit of people across the country.
News and stories
What Happens When Art Meets People Where They Are
Across the country, arts organizations like Moov Ottawa, The Remix Project and Youth Art Connection are turning access into opportunity.
Team representing Canada
Mark Wasiuta, Theodora Vardouli and Farzin Lotfi-Jam to curate Early Warning Architecture at the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale.
Webinars and Information Sessions
Join a webinar or information session for guidance from a Program Officer.
In the Arctic, Land and Power Speak through Art
Ahead of the Arctic Arts Summit, three artists reflect on how the region shapes their work, revealing powerful ties between place and expression.
Music That Goes the Distance—and Then Some
In prairie halls, care homes and prison wings, Musical Instrument Bank treasures find unlikely ears—and leave them irrevocably altered.
The Choices Shaping the Future of Canada’s Arts Ecosystem
In her latest open letter, Director and CEO Michelle Chawla shares how current decisions are shaping the future of Canada’s arts ecosystem.
Together with the Arts
2026-2031 Strategic plan
Our strategic directions
To advance our vision, we will pursue three interconnected directions:
DIRECTION 1
Strengthening the resilience and well-being of the arts sector
DIRECTION 2
Enabling stronger connections between the arts and people
DIRECTION 3
Enhancing the benefits of the arts at home and abroad
We are also committed to honouring and supporting the arts and cultures of Indigenous Peoples.
Our impact
Art enriches every aspect of our lives. Each dollar we invest in artists and arts workers generates ripples of creativity, connection and shared prosperity.
Let’s tell the arts impact story together.
$1.5B
Spending by arts organizations in their communities
72M
Attendees at artistic activities
180K
Projects supported
1:6
Economic multiplier
Âjagemô Exhibition Space
CURRENT EXHIBITION
Edge Conditions | Inawendiwin
Works from the Canada Council Art Bank collection that highlight the ways artists portray the vibrant ecosystems where diverse species, stories and relationships converge: as sites of loss, alienation, belonging and wonder
Curated by Leah Snyder. On until May 17, 2027, in the Âjagemô Exhibition Space