The Government of Canada is providing one-time project-based financial support for Canadian arts and heritage organizations to upgrade their space to be able to open safely while following relevant public health guidelines related to COVID-19.
Read MoreIn a shuffling of the cabinet on October 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Pablo Rodríguez as the new Minister of Canadian Heritage. Rodríguez previously served as the Canadian Heritage Minister from July 2018 through to November 2019.
Read MoreHill Strategies has released a new volume of its Arts Research Monitor, focusing on Deaf and disability arts. The issue features insights into the arts practices of Deaf and disabled peoples, their accessibility challenges, and suggestions for improvement, based on four recent reports from Canada and the United States.
Read MoreThe Canadian arts sector has been one of the hardest hit industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been reflected in decreased employment levels, high stress and burnout among employees, and financial uncertainty among organizations. Click through to learn more.
Read MoreCreative Convergence, the biennial conference presented by the Canadian Network for Arts & Learning, takes place virtually October 28-29, 2021.
Read MoreThe Canada Council has announced two new programs: Digital Generator, to help arts groups, collectives, and organizations to build digital capacity, and transform their business models and operations; and Digital Greenhouse, to help artists, arts groups and arts organizations develop projects that make use of digital technology to address sectoral and digital challenges.
Read MoreOn September 8, the Directors Guild of Canada hosted a virtual town hall where candidates from the five major national parties addressed the future of the audiovisual industry — television, music, radio, streaming and more.
Read MoreIn August 2021, StatCan released “Financial impacts of the pandemic on the culture, arts, entertainment and recreation industries in 2020.” Click through to find out more.
Read MoreOn September 12, candidates from the major national parties got down to brass tacks on arts and culture in a debate hosted on CPAC by the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
Read MoreVisit artsvotebc.ca to learn about the major parties' platform positions on arts and culture issues, check out a map of all-candidates meetings in your area, find out how to vote safely, and browse resources to help you make the case for the arts.
Read MoreCanadian Heritage’s Museums Assistance Program is now accepting applications for assistance with ongoing operating costs through the Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations. The deadline is October 20, but funds are limited, so apply early.
Read MoreAs Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls for a federal election in September, here are the positions and statements of the major parties on arts and culture.
Read MoreOn August 13, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the creation of two ministerial consulting committees to help support a green shift in the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors.
Read MoreThe artsvest program is recruiting mentors to share their expertise with participating organizations through group webinars and individualized one-on-one mentorship sessions.
Read MoreCAPACOA has issued its new report, a culmination of exploratory activities to develop a governance framework for open and shared data in the performing arts sector.
Read MoreApplications are now open for the VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator program, which provides 50 emerging creators from across Canada with exclusive mentorship and learning opportunities. Applications close August 8.
Read MoreThe Cultural Human Resources Council’s new SWP Program aims to connect students to Canadian cultural sector employers with wage subsidies for placements that offer students relevant work experience.
Read MoreGVPTA and Arts BC host a free webinar with Michael Monk, GST/HST Presenter for Canada Revenue Agency, taking place July 22.
Read MoreIn Budget 2021, released June 28, the Government of Canada committed $1.9 billion to help support the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors, including a $300M Recovery Fund for Arts, Culture, Heritage and Sport Sectors, $200M Reopening Fund, and the $200M Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative.
Read MoreThe CCRF aims to help communities across Canada build and improve community infrastructure projects so they can rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply by July 23.
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