Winner of the 2024 John Hobday Award in Arts Management
Presented by the Canada Council of the Arts
We are beyond proud to announce that ICAI's Founder and Executive Director, Toyin Lafenwa Oladele, has been awarded the prestigious John Hobday Award in Arts Management for her outstanding contributions to the arts and her dedication to mentorship by the Canada Council of the Arts!
Toyin is a visionary leader dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through the arts. She empowers minority communities, immigrants, and newcomers, using art as a powerful tool for social change and community building. Through her mentorship with Alex Sarian, President and CEO of Arts Commons, Toyin will further strengthen her leadership in artistic programming, cultural connections, and sustainable initiatives for newcomer and immigrant artists in Alberta.
Thank You to Our Supporters
A heartfelt thank you to our generous supporters: Calgary Arts Development, Canadian Heritage, Rozsa Foundation, Canada Council for the Arts, City of Calgary, RBC, YEG Arts, and Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Your support has been instrumental in our success.
Here's to many more years of artistic innovation and achievement!
Learn More
For more details on the Canada Council Awards and other recipients, visit the Canada Council Awards page.