On November 7, Business / Arts celebrated 41 years of creating powerful partnerships between business and arts with our annual gala. We recognized philanthropists, artistic leaders, and innovative community partnerships whose tremendous contributions continue to strengthen the arts in Canada. (Link to the videos for each of our award recipients.) Our sold-out event, co-hosted by Business / Arts Vic...

Reminder: Election Day is this Monday, October 21st.  Êtes-vous prêt pour l’élection fédérale 2019? Nous avons tout ce dont vous avez besoin. The Canadian Arts Coalition website is a useful tool to access the cultural platforms of each party, and includes the Canadian Arts Coalition’s Election Platform and reflects the priorities of the Canadian Arts Summit.     Download a copy of the Can...

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Thank you for joining us earlier this year in Montréal for the 22nd Annual Canadian Arts Summit. This year's theme was Culture Shifts, where we tackled questions like: What is the role of the arts in responding to the contemporary social conditions shaping a new generation of public discourse, behaviour and policy? How are artists shaping public discourse through social change activism? ...

We are pleased to announce dates for the 2019 launch of the artsvest program in British Columbia. Both Canadian Heritage and the British Columbia Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture will continue their support for this next phase. “British Columbia's arts and culture sector is vibrant, diverse and recognized for artistic excellence,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. �...

Affaires / Arts a le plaisir d'annoncer le lancement d’artsvest Montréal. artsvest Montréal sera officiellement lancé le 14 juin au Conseil des arts de Montréal dans l’Édifice Gaston-Miron (1210, rue Sherbrooke Est). Lors de la réception matinale, Nathalie Maille, la directrice générale du Conseil des arts de Montréal, ainsi que Nichole Anderson Bergeron, la présidente et directrice g�...

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 ...