Tim Whiten is seen from behind, seated in an art gallery. At either side in this composite image is a detail taken from his work.

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.