Three large prints of Evergon’s pictures hang on a gallery wall. At right, he is seated in a living room and gestures as he holds a photograph.

The Canada Council for the Arts celebrates the exceptional careers of artists from Canada with the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts (GGArts). These awards represent the most prestigious distinctions for artistic merit and outstanding contribution to the visual and media arts in Canada.

Discover the 2023 Winners

Know someone who deserves a GGArts award? Deadline: June 1

For more information or to submit a nomination, visit this page.