Press Releases and Announcements
Titles are alphabetically listed. Please search by current year for the most recent news stories
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May 19, 2016
An innovative new partnership with International Festival of Authors
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June 28, 2017
Toronto Arts Council supports newcomer and refugee artists and communities through targeted funding
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December 18, 2020
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July 22, 2014
Did you know? Toronto is home to 93% more artists than any other Canadian city. Arts and culture contribute $11.3 billion annually to Toronto’s GDP. 81% of Ontario residents believe that government should invest in the arts.
"Toronto Arts Facts” is a compilation of the most recent available data on Toronto’s arts and economy, quality of life, tourism and community. Published by Toronto Arts Foundation, it is compiled and edited by Jini Stolk, Creative Trust Fellow, with Kathleen McLeod and Kasia Gladki.
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August 28, 2013
2012 was a transformative year for Toronto Arts Foundation as it entered the first year of its new, three-year strategic plan committed to strengthening the arts, turning up the spotlight on Toronto’s artists and arts organizations, and connecting communities and youth to the power of artistic activity.
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November 29, 2013
City Council’s 2013 commitment to reach $25 per capita arts funding was a huge accomplishment. Toronto Arts Council thanks all City Councillors for their support of this decision, which translates into $17.5 million, increased spending on city arts programs.The $6 million increase approved in 2013 was a strong step towards meeting this goal.
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December 18, 2018
Toronto Arts Council, in partnership with the City of Toronto, is launching a pilot program to support temporary art projects taking place in the public right of way during Nuit Blanche Toronto 2019.
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June 26, 2013
In late 2011 the Executive and Board of the Toronto Arts Foundation undertook a strategic review to clarify its role and direction. The Toronto Arts Foundation has published its new plan, Strategic Direction 2013-2016.
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January 26, 2021
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January 18, 2023