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Canadian Art

About the Canadian Art Foundation

The Canadian Art Foundation is a charitable organization that fosters and supports the visual arts in Canada. The foundation celebrates artists and their creativity with a nationwide educational program of events, lectures, competitions, publications and other initiatives.

For a comprehensive overview of Canadian Art Foundation programs, visit our programs overview page or click on the individual program links below.

Publications:
Canadian Art magazine
First Book of Canadian Art

Programs:
Gallery Hop
Reel Artists Film Festival
Art Talks: Canadian Art International Speaker Series
Room with a View
International Art Tours
Canadian Art New Contemporaries

Professional & Student Programs:
Anne Lind International
RBC® Painting Competition
Canadian Art Editorial Residency
Canadian Art Writing Prize

Youth Programs:
School Hop
Youth Arts Bursary Program



  • Gallery Hop

    Save the date for the Canadian Art Gallery Hop Toronto

    Save the date for the Canadian Art Gallery Hop Toronto

    Join us September 23 for a gala benefit and September 25 for a free day of talks at galleries citywide
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  • Gallery Hop

    The Canadian Art Gallery Hop a hit with Vancouver art lovers

    The Canadian Art Gallery Hop a hit with Vancouver art lovers

    Presented in partnership with the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver May 29, 2010
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  • Canadian Art magazine

    Canadian Art receives five nominations at National Magazine Awards

    Canadian Art receives five nominations at National Magazine Awards

    Nominations include Art Direction for an Entire Issue and Best Short Feature
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  • Canadian Art Editorial Residency

    2010 Canadian Art Editorial Residency Winner Announced

    2010 Canadian Art Editorial Residency Winner Announced

    OCAD MFA student Sky Goodden has been selected to receive this year’s $7,000 national prize.
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    <i>Bravo! to Canadian Art</i> video now online

    Bravo! to Canadian Art video now online

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at Canadian Art magazine and the Reel Artists Film Festival in this new Bravo! Arts & Minds TV show
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  • Anne Lind International

    Anne Lind International Program: Peter Eleey

    Anne Lind International Program: Peter Eleey

    Walker Art Center curator visited Toronto from May 26 to 28
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  • RBC® Painting Competition

    RBC Canadian Painting Competition

    RBC Canadian Painting Competition

    A distinguished jury of curators, artists and gallery directors for the 12th annual prize has just been announced.
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  • Canadian Art Writing Prize

    Submissions for the 2010 Canadian Art Writing Prize are now closed

    Submissions for the 2010 Canadian Art Writing Prize are now closed

    The winner receives $3,000 and will have their story published in Canadian Art magazine
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  • School Hop

    School Hop Spring 2010

    School Hop Spring 2010

    Artist Jason McLean talks to high-school students as part of the 2009 Canadian Art School Hop in Toronto.
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Colette Urban Reel Artists Video now Online!

    Colette Urban Reel Artists Video now Online!

    In this exclusive footage from Reel Artists in Toronto, Newfoundland artist Colette Urban and Toronto director Katherine Knight join curator Barbara Fischer in conversation.
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Reel Artists Opening Night Video now Online!

    Reel Artists Opening Night Video now Online!

    Watch Tamra Davis, director of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child, in conversation with producer David Koh and critic Sarah Milroy at the film’s gala Canadian premiere.
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Samuel Keller Video now Online!

    Samuel Keller Video now Online!

    In this video, Samuel Keller, head of the Beyeler Foundation, talks at the first screen homage to late Art Basel founder Ernst Beyeler.
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  • Canadian Art Editorial Residency

    Apply now for the Canadian Art Editorial Residency!

    Apply now for the Canadian Art Editorial Residency!

    Students, don’t miss your chance to spend the summer with Canadian Art. Deadline is April 6, 2010.
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Journey through the world of visual art with the 2nd Reel Artists Film Festival in Calgary, March 25 to 28, 2010

    Journey through the world of visual art with the 2nd Reel Artists Film Festival in Calgary, March 25 to 28, 2010

    Eleven films, two shorts, a public performance and two workshops to take place at the Alberta College of Art + Design
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  • International Lecture Series

    Save the Date for Ross King at the Winnipeg Art Gallery

    Save the Date for Ross King at the Winnipeg Art Gallery

    Hear a bestselling author lecture about the Group of Seven, and his related book, on March 25
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Turnout radiant for the 7th annual Reel Artists Film Festival

    Turnout radiant for the 7th annual Reel Artists Film Festival

    On February 24, art-world glitterati came out to Koerner Hall in Toronto for the highly anticipated Canadian premiere of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child. Sold-out screenings were a hallmark of RAFF 2010.
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Basquiat Tribute Opens Reel Artists February 24

    Basquiat Tribute Opens Reel Artists February 24

    Straight from the Sundance Film Festival, Tamra Davis' moving documentary Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child pays homage to her friend, the legendary artist, in his own words
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Spend an afternoon in Basel, Switzerland, on February 28

    Spend an afternoon in Basel, Switzerland, on February 28

    Two top documentaries on Swiss art will be followed by a special Q and A with Beyeler Foundation head Samuel Keller!
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Up now! Sneak peek of Pretend Not to See Me, a not-to-be-missed doc on Canadian artist Colette Urban

    Up now! Sneak peek of Pretend Not to See Me, a not-to-be-missed doc on Canadian artist Colette Urban

    Whimsical, fascinating film to premiere at the Reel Artists Film Festival
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Reel Artists 2010 Schedule and Program now Online!

    Reel Artists 2010 Schedule and Program now Online!

    World, North American and Canadian premieres to be introduced by specially invited artists, authors, curators and directors, including Susan Vogel, Joanne Tod and Barbara Fischer.
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  • Canadian Art New Contemporaries

    Canadian Art New Contemporaries Visit Artist Jason McLean

    Canadian Art New Contemporaries Visit Artist Jason McLean

    This fall, Canadian Art’s young patron group visited the home and studio of Jason McLean, where they toured the artist’s personal collection.
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Save the Date for the Reel Artists Film Festival, February 24 to 28, 2010

    Save the Date for the Reel Artists Film Festival, February 24 to 28, 2010

    This year’s festival showcases 13 films on top art world figures including world, North American and Canadian premieres.
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  • Canadian Art magazine

    Canadian Art Winter Issue Launch and Holiday Celebration

    Canadian Art Winter Issue Launch and Holiday Celebration

    Canadian Art launched its much-anticipated winter issue at Leo Kamen Gallery in Toronto on Wednesday, December 16, 2009.
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  • Canadian Art magazine

    Canadian Art recognized at National Online Publishing Awards

    Canadian Art recognized at National Online Publishing Awards

    Places as finalist in competitive, first-ever best e-newsletter category
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  • Canadian Art New Contemporaries

    Canadian Art’s young patron group holds an intimate tour of Art Toronto

    Canadian Art’s young patron group holds an intimate tour of Art Toronto

    On October 23, the Canadian Art New Contemporaries enjoyed a series of art talks and gallery tours at the Toronto International Art Fair.
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  • Gallery Hop

    The 14th annual Canadian Art Gallery Hop: A definitive success

    The 14th annual Canadian Art Gallery Hop: A definitive success

    Over $250,000 raised in support of Canadian Art’s programs
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  • School Hop

    High school students tour Toronto’s prime gallery district

    High school students tour Toronto’s prime gallery district

    Four successful days of Queen West gallery tours for teenagers took place this October for the 9th Canadian Art School Hop.
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  • RBC® Painting Competition

    Brenda Draney wins the RBC Canadian Painting Competition

    Brenda Draney wins the RBC Canadian Painting Competition

    The winner and two runners-up of the 11th annual RBC Canadian Painting Competition were announced October 7 in Montreal
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  • Youth Bursary Program

    Youth Arts Bursary Winners Announced

    Youth Arts Bursary Winners Announced

    The Canadian Art Foundation is delighted to announce the winning projects for the 2009 Youth Arts Bursary
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  • International Lecture Series

    Ross King at the Art Gallery of Ontario

    Ross King at the Art Gallery of Ontario

    On December 9, 2009 in Toronto, the secrets and symbolism of Canada’s most famous art group were brought to light in a lecture by bestselling author Ross King.
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  • International Lecture Series

    El Anatsui in Toronto and Calgary

    El Anatsui in Toronto and Calgary

    El Anatsui's appearances for Art Talks, a Canadian Art Foundation lecture series, were one of the highlights of the fall 2009 art season.
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  • International Lecture Series

    Stan Douglas in Vancouver

    Stan Douglas in Vancouver

    Meet art-world personalities face to face with Art Talks
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  • Gallery Hop

    Gallery Hop Chat: How it All Began

    Gallery Hop Chat: How it All Began

    Olga Korper, the gallerist who hosted the first-ever Gallery Hop Gala in 1996, considers the progress of Canadian Art in our latest video update
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  • Canadian Art magazine

    AGO Head Discusses Art's Community Developments

    AGO Head Discusses Art's Community Developments

    In the final instalment of our 25th anniversary video series, Matthew Teitelbaum succinctly reviews our shifting cultural geographies
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  • Canadian Art magazine

    An Insider View of Canadian Art Magazine

    An Insider View of Canadian Art Magazine

    Videos from original publisher and others reveal key moments in our magazine’s history
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  • Gallery Hop

    Edward Burtynsky Talks Cover Art and Countrymen in Exclusive Video

    Edward Burtynsky Talks Cover Art and Countrymen in Exclusive Video

    25th anniversary online interview series continues with iconic Canadian photographer
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  • Gallery Hop

    Allyson Mitchell 25th Anniversary Video Talk Now Online

    Allyson Mitchell 25th Anniversary Video Talk Now Online

    One of Canada’s top artists kicks off Gallery Hop week with a 25th anniversary video interview on canadianart.ca
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  • Canadian Art magazine

    Canadian Art 25th Anniversary Issue is on Newsstands Now

    Canadian Art 25th Anniversary Issue is on Newsstands Now

    Canadian Art’s newly redesigned format celebrates the connection between art, hope and the future
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  • Canadian Art New Contemporaries

    Terrific launch for Canadian Art New Contemporaries

    Terrific launch for Canadian Art New Contemporaries

    Canadian Art’s new young-patron group has a successful first event, with membership expanding and more events on the way
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  • New Contemporaries

    Canadian Art New Contemporaries

    Canadian Art New Contemporaries

    The Canadian Art Foundation invites you to join our exciting new Toronto-based patron group for young professionals. The New Contemporaries promotes and creates access to our vibrant visual art community through specially designed programs and events where you will meet and mingle with art world personalities and fellow members.
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  • RBC® Painting Competition

    RBC Canadian Painting Competition semifinalists announced

    RBC Canadian Painting Competition semifinalists announced

    The Canadian Art Foundation congratulates the 16 semifinalists for the 11th annual RBC Canadian Painting competition.
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  • Canadian Art magazine

    Canadian Art receives Honorable Mention at National Magazine Awards

    Canadian Art receives Honorable Mention at National Magazine Awards

    We are delighted to announce that John Kissick’s essay “Elephants in the Room" has won an honorable mention at Canada’s National Magazine Awards.
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  • Youth Bursary Program

    The 2008 Youth Arts Bursary Allows Teens to Create Video Artworks

    The 2008 Youth Arts Bursary Allows Teens to Create Video Artworks

    An artist mentor notes that “the pride that the community had for these youth and the pride the youth felt in themselves was a beautiful thing to witness and be a part of.”
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  • Anne Lind International

    Vincent Honoré video now online!

    Vincent Honoré video now online!

    In this video talk exclusive to Canadian Art, Paris-based curator Vincent Honoré, best known for his previous work at Tate Modern, discusses the increasing importance of private art foundations in maintaining quality exhibition spaces in Europe.
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  • International Lecture Series

    Sarah Thornton Gives Successful Art Talks in Canada

    Sarah Thornton Gives Successful Art Talks in Canada

    In celebration of Canadian Art’s 25th anniversary year, the Canadian Art Foundation is pleased to present Art Talks 2009, an enhanced series of lectures with leading art-world figures: artists, writers, curators, collectors and museum directors at institutions across the country.
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  • School Hop

    2009 Canadian Art School Hop: A Stimulating Experience for Students

    2009 Canadian Art School Hop: A Stimulating Experience for Students

    Canadian Art’s spring School Hop introduced Toronto-area public high school students to contemporary visual art in association with Images Festival in three days of tours through the historic 401 Richmond arts building in Toronto on April 2, 7 and 8, 2009.
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  • Canadian Art magazine

    Canadian Art Wins Award of Merit

    Canadian Art Wins Award of Merit

    Canadian Art is delighted to announce an editorial design award of merit from the Advertising and Design Club of Canada in the category of portrait photography. The award is for the “Toronto Now” feature in the Winter 2007 issue of Canadian Art magazine.
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  • Reel Artists Film Festival

    Terrence Turner video now online!

    Terrence Turner video now online!

    In a clip from the 2009 Reel Artists Flim Festival, director Terrence Turner speaks with Jane Perdue about his film Adele’s Wish, a story that reconstructs the legal battles to reclaim five Gustav Klimt paintings that were stolen by the Nazis in 1938.
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  • School Hop

    2009 Canadian Art School Hop

    2009 Canadian Art School Hop

    Canadian Art is delighted to partner with the Images Festival for our spring School Hop, which introduces Toronto-area public-high-school students to contemporary visual art through three days of artist-led tours, on April 2, 7 and 8, 2009.
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  • International Lecture Series

    Polly Staple Talk a Success at the Canadian Art International Lecture Series in Calgary

    Polly Staple Talk a Success at the Canadian Art International Lecture Series in Calgary

    The Canadian Art Foundation, in collaboration with the Banff Centre and the Alberta College of Art and Design, proudly presented Polly Staple, director of London’s Chisenhale Gallery, as part of the Canadian Art International Lecture Series on October 24, 2008.
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  • International Lecture Series

    Shary Boyle Lecture Now Available as Free Online Videocast

    Shary Boyle Lecture Now Available as Free Online Videocast

    On June 5, 2008, Toronto artist Shary Boyle spoke in Vancouver as part of the Canadian Art Foundation International Lecture Series, co-presented with the Contemporary Art Society of Vancouver. Now art lovers across the country can watch as Boyle discusses her unique practice in Canadian Art’s online videocast of the talk.
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  • Anne Lind International

    Videocast: Katy Schimert at the Anne Lind International Program

    Videocast: Katy Schimert at the Anne Lind International Program

    In this free videocast of Katy Schimert’s May 2008 Canadian Art lecture, the New York artist discusses how Alice in Wonderland, war, migraines and mythology have influenced her artwork.
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FOUNDATION NEWS

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  • Sol LeWitt: Primary Legacy

    In recent years, both the Dia and MASS MoCA have mounted tribute exhibitions to late American artist Sol LeWitt. This week, Mercer Union wraps up its own notable homage, which recreates a 1981 wall drawing LeWitt did for the then-fledgling space.

  • The Khyber Controversy: Three Years' Grace

    For the past number of years, there's been controversy regarding the future of Halifax’s Khyber Arts Society. Seen by many as a key venue locally and nationally, the Khyber was back in the news this month as a city report recommended a new three-year plan for its space.

  • Todd Tremeer: War Games

    Play and strife come together, DIY style, in Todd Tremeer’s Little Wars (Make Me), an interactive project that debuted this month at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. In it, viewers can collaborate on a wall-sized battle mural and “bring the war home” via paper-cutout soldiers.

  • John Kissick/Gwen MacGregor: Two for the Road

    Summer is often marked by contrasts, a dynamic that the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery seems to pick up on in its current pairing of solo shows: John Kissick’s manic, multifaceted paintings and Gwen MacGregor’s calm, geoscience-toned fieldwork.

  • Heat: Marvelous Meltdowns

    MKG127 acknowledges Toronto’s above-average summer temperatures with “Heat,” an exhibition that ironically offers some cool respite while displaying works that evoke bubbling tar, existential crises and blistering guitar solos.

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