Toronto, ON, December 9, 2025 — artsvest will expand and strengthen its knowledge-sharing and leadership development program and network, continuing to empower small and mid-sized arts and culture organizations across Canada as it enters its next phase in partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts.
artsvest, the flagship program of Business / Arts, provides free training and peer-learning opportunities designed to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of arts organizations. The virtual program offers professional development to arts leaders in both official languages, building their skills and knowledge in sponsorship development, marketing, financial management, adaptive changemaking, community engagement, equity, diversity, and inclusion, board governance, and more.
The current phase of artsvest concludes at the end of 2025. The next iteration of the program, called Phase 6, will launch in January 2026, supported by a $1.6 million investment from the Canada Council for the Arts, extending the program through March 2030. This investment aligns with the Council’s commitment to foster sustainability and resilience of the arts sector.
Additional details on registration and program delivery will be shared in the new year.
Current artsvest participants will remain registered in the national program.
The program will continue to prioritize supporting organizations serving rural, remote, and equity-deserving communities, as well as official language minority communities, providing the tools and guidance needed to strengthen their resilience and community impact.
“Arts organizations keep our communities thriving. Through artsvest, we’re equipping them with the tools and partnerships they need to remain resilient and sustainable. With its reach extending to hundreds of organizations nationwide, we’re proud to partner with the Canada Council for the Arts to ensure this essential training continues to strengthen Canada’s arts sector for years to come.”
Aubrey Reeves, President & CEO, Business / Arts
“As the arts sector strives to become more resilient and sustainable in a rapidly evolving world, we’re proud to partner with Business / Arts on the artsvest program. This transformational initiative will empower arts organizations from coast to coast to coast to build capacity so they can continue to play a vital role in Canadians’ lives—strengthening communities, and generating significant social, cultural, and economic impacts.”
Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO, Canada Council for the Arts
Find the Canada Council for the Arts at www.canadacouncil.ca.
