NOMINATIONS FOR 2010 BUSINESS FOR THE ARTS AWARDS NOW OPEN! First deadline on Feb 12, 2010.

Recognize a business professional or a company for their contributions to the arts.  There are several awards given each year at the Annual Business for the Arts Awards Gala, followed by the Arnold After Party. 

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

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!

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.

Jim Fleck, O.C., Chairman of Business for the Arts to receive international Angel Award for arts support.

Our Chairman, Jim Fleck, has won The International Society of Performing Arts Foundation ISPA Angel Award. This award is presented to an individual or organization which has demonstrated a significant and lasting contribution to the support of the performing arts which transcends the boundaries of one country or institution, and merits international recognition.

Report on Business for the Arts’ Annual Survey of Public Museums and Art Galleries Released

Report released by Hill Strategies, ten-year trend analysis, reveals Canadian public museums and art galleries generate increasing amounts from non-government sources. Of all revenue categories, private sector revenues grew the fastest (47%) over a ten year period.

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Report on Business for the Arts’ Annual Survey of Performing Arts Organizations Released

Report released by Hill Strategies ten-year trend analysis, reveals the Largest share of total revenues came from box office revenues (38% of total revenues).

Paying More Than Lip Service To “Giving Back”

Christie Adams

So that was a swanky awards gala last night for the Business For The Arts (BFTA) at the Carlu in Toronto. I spoke with some of the BFTA VIPs before dinner and, sometime during the second glass of champagne, started thinking about true corporate social responsibility.

Jackman honoured for arts support

Matt Hartley

Against a backdrop of fears over cuts to federal public arts funding, the private sector continued to step up and make a difference, with former Ontario lieutenant-governor H.N. R. (Hal) Jackman standing out for particular attention.

North American receives award for supporting TiFT

Laurie Watt

A Barrie developer will receive a national arts award Monday night for supporting Talk Is Free Theatre.

Park Place developer North American Development Group will be presented with the First Dance Award, which recognizes a business entering into its first arts partnership.

Hold politicians accountable

Luminaries from a galvanized arts community, backed by business leaders, urged a crowded room in Toronto yesterday to demand a comprehensive, long-term vision for