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What is Business for the Arts?

Formed in 1974, Business for the Arts is a national business association dedicated to increasing the quantity and quality of partnerships between Business and the Arts through a cohesive set of programs that foster and promote business leadership in the Arts, facilitate funding relationships and connect business volunteers to the Arts. Founding members include Great West Life, London Life & Canada Life and Royal Bank of Canada – businesses that have set the standard for arts support in this country.

We are committed to enhancing the quality of life in Canadian communities by increasing private sector support of the arts.

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Current News

Bfta artsScene Architecture Series: Tour one of Pachter Home, a great success!

Jun 24, 2009

BftA artsScene is venturing into the fascinating world of architecture for a three tour series called Art of Living.  The first tour was completed at the magnificent home of Charles Pachter.

Arts & Business Symposium and 2009 Winners Announced!

Jun 24, 2009

This year's Arts & Business Symposium was, again, at the beautiful Torys offices (79 Wellington St. W).  Set in the backdrop of the exquisite Torys private art collection, the evening began with the much anticipated announcement of the 2009 Business for the Arts Award winners.

An Evening with Sir Ken Robinson and Friends

May 01, 2009

Business for the Arts partners with the Royal Conservatory of Music and the Coalition for Music Education in Canada to present An Evening with Sir Ken Robinson, a benefit in support of music education.

Click here to view the video of the event.

Woman of the Week: President and CEO, Nichole Anderson Featured in Women’s Post.

Apr 08, 2009

Nichole Anderson: Joining business with the arts. 

Nichole Anderson is an artist who began to think about her craft and found herself as fascinated with the practical applications of it as with the art itself.