As this year draws to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for the community that makes our work possible. Business / Arts is proud to serve as a national convenor — building partnerships, advocating for sustained investment in the arts, and connecting organizations of all sizes with the networks, insights, and tools they need to thrive. Here is what we accomplished together in 2025! Provided sp...

Canada Council for the Arts and Business / Arts partner to strengthen arts organizations through artsvest Training and capacity-building program available across Canada Toronto, ON, December 9, 2025 — artsvest will expand and strengthen its knowledge-sharing and leadership development program and network, continuing to empower small and mid-sized arts and culture organizations across Canada ...

At the top of the webinar, Nik Nanos presented the latest findings from the Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS), highlighting recent shifts in audience behaviour, donor activity, and giving intentions within the arts sector. This session explored how donation patterns have evolved over the past year, what motivates Canadians to give to the arts, and how these trends compare to broader charitable givi...

Thank you for participating in the Speaker Series! The session: AI for Good: Opportunities and Policies for the Arts is now available to watch on-demand. Speakers: Owais Lightwala, Assistant Professor, Performance at Toronto Metropolitan University Katrina Ingram, Founder and CEO, Ethically Aligned AI Additional Resources: AI and the Arts: 5 Steps to a Responsible Generative...

Arts and culture sector contributes $131 billion to Canada's economy New report, Artworks, conducted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab and commissioned by Business / Arts in partnership with Canada Council for the Arts, reveals how the arts and culture sector drives economic growth and Canadians’ quality of life. Ottawa, Ontario, October 28, 2025 — Canada's arts and ...

Exceptional leaders come from all walks of life. Whether a volunteer, corporate partner, or arts leader, we can all play a role in supporting the arts in our communities. Through the Business / Arts Awards, we celebrate contributions made by local leaders and honour the dedication of hardworking individuals and organizations just like yours.  With the deadline to nominate an individual, a company o...

At the top of the webinar, Nik Nanos presented the latest findings from the Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS), focusing on audience engagement and attendance this past summer, followed by a panel of arts leaders sharing insights from their own work in the sector. We explored Canadians’ views on free admission, shared responsibility for arts funding, motivators for attendance, and the role of cult...

2025 Business / Arts Awards Celebration Celebrating the Power of Partnership   On Monday, October 6th, over 330 leaders, luminaries and cultural champions from across Canada gathered for the 2025 Business / Arts Awards Celebration, at the Royal Ontario Museum. The ROM set the stage for a memorable evening, featuring a dynamic performance by Kellylee Evans, and a Shakespearean revue, curate...

Celebrating the power of partnership between business and the arts   Presented annually, the Business / Arts Awards recognize innovative partnerships between business and the arts, and spotlight exceptional volunteers, leaders and companies who have made a significant contribution to the arts in Canada.    Discover the origins of our five prestigious awards and see who has previously rec...

 2025 Business / Arts Awards Celebration The annual Business / Arts Awards recognize innovative partnerships between business and the arts, and spotlight exceptional volunteers, leaders and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the arts in Canada.   2025 Edmund C. Bovey Award Recipients   Laura Dinner and Richard Rooney are being honoured with the 2025...

Thank you for helping us celebrate lasting partnerships and exceptional service to the arts! The 2025 Business / Arts Awards have been made possible by Presenting Partner   Fashion Partner   Edmund C. Bovey Award Partner   Peter Herrndorf Arts Leadership Award Partner Arnold Edinborough Award Partner 2025 Business / Arts Aw...