Toronto Arts Council (TAC) is an arms-length organization funded by the City of Toronto to support the development, accessibility and excellence of the arts in our city. ▸ We offer grants to Toronto-based professional artists and arts organizations. ▸ We advocate on behalf of the city's artists to increase arts awareness, access, participation and appreciation. ▸ We support cultural diversity and innovation in arts creation and presentation. ▸ We provide outreach to ensure that the entire city is represented in our programs. Toronto Arts Council is run by a volunteer board, volunteer committees and a complement of professional staff, led by Director and CEO Claire Hopkinson. An advisory panel of distinguished artists and managers further assist with this work.