About the Canadian Arts Summit

The Canadian Arts Summit is a gathering of senior art leaders, including artistic directors, executive directors and volunteer board chairs of Canada’s largest arts institutions. The Summit plays a vital role in bringing together leading voices from Canada and internationally to help shape the future of arts in Canada.

Business / Arts, in partnership with the Banff Centre, was pleased to host the 2025 Canadian Arts Summit – Arts Forward | Avançons les arts – in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre from April 3–5, 2025.

The 2025 Canadian Arts Summit was designed to catalyze the artistic sector with a strong vision for the future. Building on the energy and themes that emerged from 2024, arts leaders and organizations identified, strategized, and implemented what it took to move the arts forward, positioning them at the forefront of our communities.

Attendees connected with their national network and collectively advocated for a relevant, resilient, and sustainable future for the arts in Canada.

Emerging Leadership Partner and Supporting Partner

Mental Health in the Arts Partner

Supporting Partners

Thank you to our donors who have chosen to remain anonymous

Translation support provided by the Government of Canada