In this session moderated by Reema Fuller, Senior Director of artsvest at Business / Arts, we heard from organizations that champion creative projects in rural communities. Speakers considered the opportunities and challenges involved in developing and sustaining rural arts initiatives, and shared their insights on creative placemaking and the role of the arts in community development. They offered pra...

At the top of this session, Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research, shared the latest findings from the Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS). This edition of ARTS provides insights into culture-goers’ current behaviours and spending habits, as well as top motivators for returning to the arts. The session also featured a response panel with arts leaders from across the countr...

Founded by Theatre Direct in 2019, Balancing Act aims to bring about change and increase access to employment for parents and caregivers working in the performing arts. In this session, we discussed how Balancing Act fosters a culture of care in the arts by supporting policies, practices, and programming that encourage a more inclusive workplace for caregivers and consider how the benefits extend acros...

On Wednesday, September 28th, at a sold-out event at the Artscape Wychwood Barns, we celebrated enduring partnerships and exceptional service to the arts at the 2022 Business / Arts Awards. The evening brought together more than 250 luminaries and leaders from both the arts and business sectors, and featured riveting performances by Countermeasure and the Robi Botos Trio. View photos from the celebrat...

At the top of this session, Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research, shared the latest findings from the Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS). This edition of ARTS provides valuable insights into culture-goers’ sentiments toward the return to in-person activities, as well as trends in ticket purchasing and donations. This session also featured a response panel with arts leader...

In recent years, trust-based philanthropy has gained increasing attention as a way to build more productive relationships between funders and grantees. Based on the principle that these relationships can function as collaborative partnerships, a trust-based approach encourages multi-year unrestricted funding and streamlined reporting, with transparent and responsive communication.    ...

Business / Arts announces a $1.8 million investment from Canadian Heritage to support the next phase of artsvest This funding will facilitate new and returning artsvest programming across Canada from 2022 - 2025   Toronto, ON – September 9, 2022 – Business / Arts is thrilled to announce a continued investment of $1.8 million from Canadian Heritage’s Canada Cultural Investment Fund St...