ARTS DAY ON THE HILL 2026
Preparations are underway for Arts Day on the Hill 2026, which will be happening in Ottawa on October 5 and 6. This annual advocacy event allows representatives from Canada’s arts sector to meet with politicians and officials to advocate for increased arts funding and federal support.
Delegates need to be members of the Canadian Arts Coalition, and Individual Memberships are available. We also have a special membership rate for organizations that are members of an Arts Service Organization with an active membership with the Canadian Arts Coalition. You can find out more at this link.
If you would like to be a delegate in 2026, please complete the application form linked below and submit by JULY 20, 2026.
A Guide to Advocacy over the Summer
This summer, help your MP experience arts and culture in their community. Summer is one of the best times to connect with your Member of Parliament, and help them see how federal support for arts and culture strengthens communities in their own riding. Whether you are an independent artist, a board member, a volunteer, a cultural worker, or part of an arts organization, you have a role to play. You do not need to be a professional advocate; you simply need to share your story. Arts and culture exist in every riding in Canada. Every community has artists, audiences, festivals, performances, exhibitions, cultural traditions, creative businesses, and spaces where people gather. When elected officials experience that firsthand, they gain a better understanding of why federal investment in arts and culture matters. The summer advocacy guide linked below includes easy ways to get involved, a guide to speaking with politicians, key messaging for the arts, and a form to let us know how it went. Together, we can help Members of Parliament understand the power of the arts firsthand.
JULY MEETING
The next all-members meeting is scheduled for July 20 at 2:00 pm EST.
To become a member of the Canadian Arts Coalition and join this meeting, please follow the link below.
Cultural Pluralism in the Arts Movement Ontario (CPAMO) 
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