The federal government has announced $530,000 in funding for three performing arts and festival organizations in Ottawa.
The Canada Arts Presentation Fund program, which provides financial support to organizations that present arts festivals and offer support to arts presenters, will support the Ottawa Jazz Festival, Folk Canada and the Ottawa Children’s Festival, Yasir Naqvi, MP for Ottawa Centre, announced Thursday.
“Culture is experienced locally, in our towns, neighbourhoods and public spaces. It’s where we gather to enjoy the diverse talents of Canadians. This funding will ensure that these festivals continue to enliven our community and region by bringing people together to enjoy music and entertainment for all,” Navqi said in a press release.
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The Ottawa Jazz Festival will receive $300,000 over two years to continue its annual 10-day event that showcases artists from a variety of backgrounds and communities.
“The Ottawa Jazz Festival is deeply grateful to Canadian Heritage and the Canada Arts Presentation Fund for their continued support,” Petr Cancura, executive director of the festival, said in the release. “The multi-year investment provides essential stability and allows us to present world-class Canadian and international artists, support emerging talent, and deliver meaningful cultural experiences in the heart of Canada’s capital.”
Folk Canada, Canada’s largest folk organization, will receive $100,000 to support the Folk Canada Conference as well as a festival retreat, peer sessions and year-round professional development seminars.
The Ottawa Children’s Festival will receive $130,000 to present a multi-day festival for children, “providing creative, safe spaces where children can deepen their understanding of themselves, their perspectives and their world around them,” the release said.
In the 2025 federal budget, the government committed to investing in arts and culture over the next three years, including $46.5 million for the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, $48 million for the Canada Music Fund and $21 million for the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program.
In November, the City of Ottawa announced the Major Festivals Fund, a new two-year pilot, providing $1 million per year to the festivals with the largest economic impact for Ottawa.
