Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts
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Deadline
Annual - check website
About this grant
The Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts are Canada’s foremost distinctions for excellence in visual and media arts. Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts Since 2013, the Canada Council for the Arts and the Independent Media Arts Alliance have invited filmmakers from across Canada to create video portraits of GGArts winners. The call offers a rare opportunity to produce a short artistic film with a leading figure in contemporary visual arts, media arts or fine crafts. The call for applications is open until March 27, 2026.
Eligibility
- ✓ Canada
- ✓ visual arts
- ✓ film
- ✓ video art
- ✓ new media
- ✓ craft
How to apply
The call for applications is open until March 27, 2026. 5270 Competition now closed Deadline October 7, 2026 Annual competition Prize amount $25,000 each Up to 8 awards are given annually: 6 Artistic Achievement 1 Saidye Bronfman Award 1 Outstanding Contribution Nomination-based The prize competition is added in the portal between 6 to 8 weeks before the deadline.
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Last verified: 29 March 2026