The Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts 2024
January 2 - March 23
$17
Founded in 1999, the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts (GGArts) honor the exceptional careers of Canadian artists. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, these prestigious awards recognize the achievements of artists, curators, and craftspeople who contribute to Canada’s dynamic visual and media arts community.
Each year, up to eight awards are presented: six for artistic achievement, one for excellence in fine crafts (the Saidye Bronfman Award), and one for significant contributions to contemporary visual arts, media arts, or fine crafts.
To celebrate this year’s honorees, the winners will showcase their work throughout the National Gallery’s contemporary and historical collections. From immersive installations in public spaces to interventions that challenge existing narratives within the permanent collection, the eight laureates present a fresh, thought-provoking perspective on the art of today.
This exhibition is organized by the National Gallery of Canada in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts.