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Artists and Writers in Canada
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Artists and Writers sector based in Canada. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
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Art Canada Institute
The Art Canada Institute is a non-profit research organization based at Massey College, University of Toronto. Founded in 2012, the ACI is the only national institution whose mandate is to promote the study of an inclusive multi-vocal Canadian art history to as broad an audience as possible, in both English and French, within Canada and internationally. The ACI works with more than 50 of Canada’s leading art historians, curators, and visual culture experts who are dedicated to the creation of authoritative original content on the people, themes, and topics that have defined Canadian art history. The ACI is a registered Canadian charity.
11 to 50 staff
Canvaspop
At CanvasPop, we do much more than just print photos on canvas. We help our customers create their own personalized art in the most innovative, simple and fun way possible. We’re obsessed with great design, amazing photography and stunning digital art which is why we take such pains to ensure our product is the highest quality. Whether you’re a professional photographer or just trying to print a photo of your kids, we guarantee the best quality and service anywhere. Print from any source, at any resolution or size and add a myriad of custom filters or effects to make your photos unique works of art. CanvasPop uses archival quality canvas printing to make your photos and digital images stunning custom art.
51 to 200 staff
La Vitrine
La Vitrine is an online platform that regroups cultural experiences offered across Québec. La Vitrine helps you look for cultural experiences based on your tastes, moods, geographical location or even the group you’re with. La Vitrine is an trusted source for cultural experiences throughout Québec.
11 to 50 staff
Le Diamant
Lieu de diffusion culturelle initié par Robert Lepage, le Diamant présente le meilleur des créations contemporaines nationales et internationales en arts de la scène. Dans un bâtiment architectural alliant histoire et technologie, il présente des productions inédites, des primeurs et des événements à grand déploiement. De la lutte à l'opéra, en passant par le théâtre et le cirque, Le Diamant est un lieu de rassemblement pour tous les publics et tous les arts vivants.
11 to 50 staff
Mu
MU est un organisme de bienfaisance qui souhaite transformer Montréal en galerie d’art à ciel ouvert en réalisant des murales ancrées dans la communauté. Ses interventions sont basées sur la démocratisation de l’art et du développement social. En cinq ans, MU a produit plus de 40 murales.
11 to 50 staff
Waddington's Auctioneers And Appraisers
Waddington's is Canada’s most diversified provider of auction and appraisal services. We conduct online auctions of fine art and collectibles across a broad spectrum of markets, including Canadian, Contemporary, Indigenous including First Nations, Inuit & Métis, Asian, and International Art, Decorative Arts & Design, Jewellery, and Fine Wine & Spirits. Waddington’s is also the leading provider of downsizing and estate management services. For more information visit:
11 to 50 staff
Agence La Suite
Créé en 1957, l'agence est dirigée pendant 34 ans par Constance Brown, 27 ans sous Sybille Sasse et l'agence, dirigée par Michèle Leclerc, opère aujourd’hui sous le nominatif La Suite. L’agence ne cesse de se renouveler et d’être au-devant des changements de l’industrie. Unique en son genre, elle est aussi une des rares agences bilingues au Canada représentant une aussi grande variété d’artistes et de mannequins de tout âge, culture et langue sous une même bannière. La Suite se donne comme mission d’offrir un service humain, professionnel, dévoué et bilingue ainsi que de développer des communications personnalisées et efficaces avec ses artistes ainsi que les professionnels de l’industrie pour assurer leur épanouissement respectifs dans le milieu artistique, tout en répondant aux besoins du milieu canadien. La Suite c’est le mouvement, la possibilité de tout faire et de tout réussir, de rêver et d'être ambitieux! Voyons voir où “la suite des choses” mènera l’agence!
1 to 10 staff
Art Souterrain
ART SOUTERRAIN, organisme à but non lucratif fondé en 2009, met en valeur les acteurs du milieu de l’art contemporain, les artistes, ainsi que l’architecture et le patrimoine culturel de la ville souterraine de Montréal en les réunissant autour d’un festival unique en Amérique du Nord. Le festival a pour but de rendre accessible l’art de pointe à un large public en sortant les œuvres des lieux d’exposition traditionnels. Notre ambition est de poursuivre cet objectif, afin d’offrir toujours plus à nos artistes, à nos lieux et à notre public. Pour toute autre information, contactez-nous au info@artsouterrain.com
1 to 10 staff
Contemporary Art Gallery, Vancouver
The Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG) is an independent, non-profit public art gallery and one of Canada’s leading venues for contemporary art. Offering free access to everyone, we work with artists from Canada and around the world to produce exhibitions, off-site projects, residencies, learning, outreach, community engagement programs, events and publications. Each of these interdependent strands of programming varies in scale, duration and location to challenge how and where we might engage with contemporary visual art. Education is key to our activities, promoting knowledge, understanding and debate for the broadest range of constituencies. Our learning and public program activities include talks, multilingual guided tours, youth programs and workshops for schools and families, emphasizing the importance of personal experience, celebrating creativity and stimulating an enthusiasm for knowledge through engagement with contemporary visual art. Situated on Nelson Street in Downtown Vancouver, our galleries are fully accessible and open to all, with our programs provided free of charge unless otherwise stated. At the Contemporary Art Gallery, we carry out our work on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are engaged in an active learning process about our responsibilities to the stewards of the land we occupy.
11 to 50 staff
Cowley Abbott
Cowley Abbott bridges the gap between traditional art auction services and the online fine art marketplace. With dedicated preview and gallery space, regular art auctions, and partnerships with national art experts, we provide both buyers and sellers of Canadian Art a unique and effective set of services which marry the traditional methods of promoting artwork and innovative means of building a collection. Cowley Abbott was founded as Consignor Canadian Fine Art in August 2013 by Rob Cowley, Lydia Abbott and Ryan Mayberry as the country’s first online Canadian art auction house, in response to changes in the Canadian art market and art collecting practices. Opening a gallery space at 326 Dundas Street West, the firm aimed to bridge the gap between brick-and-mortar art galleries and the growing online marketplace. The firm set out to hold quarterly auctions, with historical and post-war artwork hung on the gallery walls and bidding taking place electronically. Consignor saw significant growth within its first year, as in May 2014 it broke the record for a Canadian online auction, with Jack Bush’s “Summer Lake” achieving a price of A new chapter has begun in September 2019, with our firm being renamed Cowley Abbott. The branding adjustment provides a more “human” face to our auction company, identifying the two managing partners and owners, Rob and Lydia, both veterans of the Toronto auction industry. Our structure, management and services remain the same, with more exciting changes to come. Our experienced specialists strive to form relationships with clients built on professionalism, transparency and trust. The Cowley Abbott team is keen to facilitate the entire process of selling or purchasing an artwork, from on-site visits and individual consultations, to the fall of the gavel and the final delivery of a work of art. We believe that art collecting should be approachable, educational and rewarding for both new and seasoned collectors.
11 to 50 staff
Galerie De Bellefeuille
Under the leadership of Helen and Jacques Bellefeuille, Galerie de Bellefeuille has become one of Canada’s most recognized independently run art galleries. In 2014, to accommodate the gallery’s unprecedented growth, directors Helen & Jacques Bellefeuille inaugurated Galerie de Bellefeuille II. Located opposite their flagship location on Greene Avenue in Westmount Québec, GdB II offers an additional square feet of operational and exhibition space. Proudly, Galerie de Bellefeuille opened a location in Toronto in September 2017. Located in Yorkville Village, a prime location in the heart of Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. GdB Toronto offers square feet of gallery space, bringing the total exhibition space of all galleries to square feet. In its most recent expansion, in August 2025, Galerie de Bellefeuille has opened a new gallery space in the prestigious storefront of the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal. Its location on rue de la Montagne in Montreal’s historic Golden Square Mile is steps away from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. On par with prominent galleries worldwide, the new location provides 8,200 square feet of stunning exhibition space. Galerie de Bellefeuille offers works in all areas of fine Canadian and international art from paintings and prints to photography and sculpture, spotlighting their artist at international art fairs such as Photo London, Art Toronto, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, and Art Miami. Now in its fourth decade of operation and offering a total of square feet of exhibition space, Galerie de Bellefeuille is unparalleled in Canada. With a reputation for excellence and high levels of service, GdB continues its vibrant cultural agenda, striving to present the best in Canadian and International art.
11 to 50 staff
General Hardware
General Hardware showcases work by emerging artists alongside established provocateurs, Canadian and international. Founded in 2010, the gallery is located in Toronto, minutes from the Museum of Contemporary Art.
1 to 10 staff
Iegor
La maison de vente aux enchères IEGOR - Hôtel des Encans fut fondée à Montréal en 1983 par Iegor et Martine De Saint Hippolyte. Elle s’est rapidement positionnée parmi les leaders en Amérique du Nord dans les enchères internationales. Au fil des ans, plusieurs départements ont été développés notamment l’art canadien et international, les arts décoratifs, les bijoux, les collections, les livres rares et l’art asiatique etc. IEGOR a incontestablement contribué au développement du marché de l’art et a su transmettre la passion de l’art et de la collection au long de ses 25 années d’activités. IEGOR est aujourd’hui une entreprise Internationale qui offre des lots exceptionnels, propose une série complète de services et collabore avec les meilleurs spécialistes et experts à travers le monde.
11 to 50 staff
Iregular
Iregular is a Montreal-based digital art studio creating interactive sculptures, immersive spaces, and architectural interventions using technology as both a tool and an aesthetic. They work with the infinite and random combinations produced by interactive systems that the audience influences and transforms; the interaction between the human being and the space is their main focus. The studio produces all the aspects of their work including the software, the physical structures, the visuals and the sounds.
11 to 50 staff
Mabelle Arts
Mabelle Arts is driven by its love of people and fascination with neglected and forgotten places. We make art and build environments that foster community regeneration and invention. We cultivate long-term relationships that reveal the transformative possibilities within each unique site, neighbourhood and community. We celebrate cultural traditions, differences and points of connection that help spark collaboration as a creative force for change. We reframe existing social and environmental conditions to make space for new ways of being together.
1 to 10 staff
Mackenzie Art Gallery
Where art, culture, and community thrive. We present art and experiences that expand the imagination and understanding of Saskatchewan and beyond.
11 to 50 staff
Maison Des Arts Desjardins Drummondville
Depuis son inauguration en 1967, la Maison des arts Desjardins Drummondville a pour mission le développement culturel local et régional, dans les domaines des arts de la scène et des arts visuels. Elle s'adresse à tous les groupes d'âge par ses programmes et services et se caractérise par le respect de ses clients et partenaires. Sa vocation est, dès l'origine, essentiellement récréative, comme lieu de pratique et de consommation culturelle. Elle s'est depuis beaucoup développée dans le sens de l'accueil d'organismes résidents, donc de lieu quotidien de création, de formation et de diffusion. Sa fréquentation est importante en nombre et en diversité d'intérêts. La Corporation de la Maison des arts Desjardins Drummondville Inc. a pour objet d'agir comme partenaire de la Ville de Drummondville dans le développement des arts de la scène et des arts visuels. Son aspect actuel découle d'un projet majeur de rénovation réalisé au cours des années 2010 et 2011. Organisme à but non lucratif, la Corporation de la Maison des arts Desjardins Drummondville Inc. est partenaire de la Ville de Drummondville dans le développement des arts de la scène et des arts visuels. Ces objets incluent également la présentation de spectacles et d'expositions dont la diversité, la qualité et l'accessibilité sont des dénominateurs communs. La Corporation assure l'accessibilité de ses espaces aux organismes culturels locaux, favorise la pratique d'activités culturelles dans la population, facilite et soutient l'expression des organismes culturels du milieu. Elle est un organisme majeur de diffusion des arts de la scène et des arts visuels tout en étant un élément dynamique de développement économique, social et communautaire. Tous les projets et programmes de la Corporation sont marqués et orientés par cette vision.
51 to 200 staff
North Van Arts
North Van Arts, founded in 1969 as The North Vancouver Community Arts Council, is a grassroots, social-profit, charitable cultural organization dedicated to maximizing the intrinsic value of the arts in all media. Our mandate is to enable emerging and professional artists in all disciplines, to bridge cultures, and to build strong and healthy communities through the arts. Located in CityScape Community Art Space, the organization consists of a volunteer Board of Directors, an Executive Director and support staff, and over 100 dedicated volunteers. Our membership is over 500 strong and includes individuals, students, seniors, families, cultural groups and businesses.
1 to 10 staff
Patel Brown Gallery
Patel Brown highlights alternative perspectives and encourages experimentation and innovation in both its programming and operations. Identifying gaps in representation and opportunities guided by collaboration and community; the gallery’s program will look to traditions in culture and identity, and how they are increasingly challenged by the globalized world.
1 to 10 staff
Pictorem.Com
Pictorem is based in Montreal and is the child of a team of shutterbugs with one thing in common, a passion for photography. Passion is like a jealous lover who consumes your thoughts, is demanding, self-absorbed, and generally dominates our time. While preparing a photographic event and desperately trying to get the best results on canvas, we decided to get involved in doing our own printing, playing with the best resolution, colors and impact, to meet our requirements. We are now using our experience to provide our customers with the same "wow" experience and help them to bring their photos to life and create a masterpiece. We have shipping facilities in Champlain, NY, USA and Montreal, Canada. We ship within the Same country of the customer, so for Canadian customers, we ship from Montreal and for US customers, we ship from New York state.
11 to 50 staff
Propeller Art Gallery
Propeller Art Gallery is an artist-run co-operative and exhibition space in Toronto’s Queen West Art + Design District that supports innovative, sustainable programming. Propeller was established in August 1996 by a small group of Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) recent graduates. Their mission was to create an affordable community art gallery for emerging Canadian artists, offering a professional exhibition venue and necessary support in career building. Propeller continues to uphold this today, supporting artists from emerging to established, through a dynamic approach to arts programming, a venue to exhibit art, and education through member-assisted learning and collaboration. Propeller Gallery is part of the cultural community in Toronto’s vibrant Queen West Art & Design district. Propeller actively fosters artists’ creative pursuits by hosting curated, juried, and member exhibitions. Additionally, it provides platforms for networking and learning through lectures, workshops, and artist talks. Propeller has an active roster of artist members who share their creative spirit, and embrace the local arts community. Propeller continues to garner public interest and critical acclaim as an essential artist-run centre in Toronto. Propeller mounts new art exhibitions every three weeks. Our annual programming schedule includes member exhibitions, and Open or Juried Calls. Since 1997, our annual curated exhibition has been a key component of our programming. We have engaged distinguished guest curators spanning various cultural and professional domains, including Canadian artists, gallerists, writers, and critics. Over the years, Propeller has reached hundreds of artists from multiple ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds. Our annual programming includes exhibition opportunities for marginalized artists from diverse communities, largely underrepresented in Canadian art galleries andInternship opportunities for students.
1 to 10 staff
The Rmg The Robert Mclaughlin Gallery
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is the largest public art gallery in Durham Region. Housing a compelling modern and contemporary Canadian art collection numbering over 4500 works, the Gallery serves the educational, intellectual, and aesthetic needs of the community both locally and nationally, while collaborating with other galleries that have similar goals.
11 to 50 staff
Toronto Biennial Of Art
The Toronto Biennial of Art’s mission is to make contemporary art available to everyone. For 10 weeks every two years, local and international Biennial artists transform the city and surrounding regions with artworks, talks, and performances that reflect local contexts and pressing issues of our time. The Biennial’s free, citywide programming aims to inspire people, bridge communities, and contribute to global conversations.#TOBiennial24
11 to 50 staff
Visual Arts Mississauga Vam At Riverwood
Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM)at Riverwood is the City’s premier visual arts organization providing affordable arts programs for the community. Our mission is to enrich community life by fostering an appreciation of the arts through active involvement in a variety of creative experiences. Our vision is to be a catalyst where art inspires and enriches the community. VAM is located in Riverwood in a purpose-built Visual Arts Centre. The facility is surrounded by 150 acres of urban wilderness located off Burnhamthorpe Road West at the Credit River. The one-story Art Centre houses administrative offices, five large classroom studios, members’ exhibition space and additional studio, print-making and pottery facilities in the neighbouring MacEwan House. Year-round instruction at the Art Centre includes over 100 adult classes and 80 children’s courses offered by professional instructors in acrylic, watercolour, oil, pastel, pencil, mixed-media, clay, photography, Ikebana, and other mediums. VAM’s programming expands beyond the walls of the Art Centre to curriculum delivered in the schools. This includes: ArtReach – a curriculum-based art program held in the schools or in our Centre which reaches children annually. Member Exhibitions – each week VAM hosts member art exhibitions & sales. Visit @VisualArtsMiss on Twitter or vamatriverwood on Facebook.
11 to 50 staff
