B/A is pleased to announce dates for the 2019 Alberta artsvest program. Funding for this phase of the artsvest program, which will run from 2019-2021, is provided by Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton Arts Council and Calgary Arts Development, along with Canadian Heritage. A national matching incentive and mentorship training program for small and medium arts, cultural and heritage organizat...

B/A is pleased to announce dates for the Toronto 2019 artsvest program. With continued support from Canadian Heritage and Toronto Arts Council, who are providing investment support for this phase, artsvest Toronto will run from 2019 - 2022 “We are so pleased to be involved in the continuation of artsvest in Toronto,” said Claire Hopkinson, Director and CEO of Toronto Arts Council. “Our investmen...

As part of our ongoing spotlight of B/A staff, supporters, and volunteers, we are excited to profile our new Board Chair, Robert Foster. A tireless champion of arts and culture in Toronto and across Canada, Robert’s many roles include: Chair of TO Live, which is responsible for overseeing the business affairs and operation management of the Toronto civic theatres; Board member of the Harbourfront ...

On December 18, Business / Arts hosted an intimate evening to recognize and celebrate, Dr. James D. Fleck, C.C, for his 15 years as our Chairman. Held at Toronto’s beautiful Integral House, the evening featured artists, friends and family sharing wonderful stories of Jim’s support of the arts through the years.  Proceeds raised support Business / Arts' Canadian Arts Summit, an annual...

On behalf of B/A and Canadian Stage, thank you so much for joining us for a wonderful evening of conversation and discussion with Michael Kaiser, who is indeed, the "Turnaround King." Speaking to a packed audience of over 120 arts and business leaders in Toronto, Michael shared his secrets for successful turnarounds in the arts sector and offered solid and practical advice for arts leaders navigatin...

On November 22 Business / Arts, celebrated 40 years of creating powerful partnerships between the business and arts communities across Canada. The 40th Annual Business / Arts Awards Gala brought together 300 of Canada’s prominent business and arts leaders. For the past 40 years, we’ve celebrated business achievements in the arts community by paying tribute to philanthropists, artistic leadership...

<< Pour le français >> Dear fellow Canadian Arts Summiteer, I am delighted to announce our 2019 Summit: Culture Shifts | Transformations culturelles. From April 11-13, we will convene in Canada’s beloved cultural hotspot and my hometown of Montreal. It’s been five years since the Summit was last here, and we have much to share with the national community including a host of new c...

For the past 40 years, Business / Arts has celebrated business achievements in the arts community by paying tribute to business leaders, philanthropists, artistic leaders, and innovative community partnerships. Most importantly, we've encouraged the spirit of giving and collaboration between individuals, businesses, and arts to create healthier more vibrant communities for years to come. For this mile...