Press Releases and Announcements
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June 28, 2017
Toronto Arts Council supports newcomer and refugee artists and communities through targeted funding
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May 16, 2013
Toronto Arts Council will contribute $500,000 over the next two years to artsVest TM Toronto, announced Claire Hopkinson, TAC’s Director and CEO.
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February 02, 2015
February 2, 2015 - Toronto
Claire Hopkinson, Director and CEO, and Gaëtane Verna, member of the Board of Directors of Toronto Arts Council, spoke today at the 2015 Budget Committee Meeting.
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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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March 14, 2013
Toronto Arts Foundation is pleased to announce that Jennifer Green has been appointed as Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives for the Toronto Arts Foundation.
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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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July 28, 2013
The winners of the 2013 Toronto Arts Foundation Awards, celebrating individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to Toronto’s vibrant artistic and cultural life, were announced today in the presence of such VIPs as Martha Burns, Eric Peterson and R.H. Thomson. Award presentations were made at the Mayor's Lunch held at the Arcadian Court in downtown Toronto.
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December 02, 2011
On November 28, the City Manager presented the 2012 Operating Budget to the City's Budget Committee.The proposed budget recommends a 10% cut to arts grants. If passed, TAC's grants budget will be reduced by just over $1 million.
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January 27, 2014
Toronto Arts Foundation welcomes four new Directors to the Board