The Art of Storytelling

We believe in supporting the arts because artists have a unique lens on life. When storytellers shed light on new perspectives, they inspire us all to think bigger together. That’s Enriched Thinking. 

Partnerships

Scotiabank is a proud supporter of the arts community and the stories they tell across the country.

Scotiabank Giller Prize

The Scotiabank Giller Prize highlights the very best in Canadian fiction year after year. 

Hot Docs Film Festival

Each year, Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival presents over 200 cutting edge films from around the world.

Scotiabank Photography Award

The Scotiabank Photography Award recognizes the achievements of established mid-to-late career artists, by engaging Canadians and raising awareness through photographic art of the issues and forces of our time.

National Gallery of Canada


The National Gallery of Canada, located in the capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, is Canada's national art museum.

New Generation Photography Award

The New Generation Photography Award is the only one of its kind, dedicated to Canadian artists 35 years of age and under, and specific to lens-based art.

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival

The Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival marks its 27th anniversary in 2023 and is proud to be one of the largest photography festivals in the world with over 750 artists in 140 exhibitions

Vancouver International Film Festival

Over its 40-year history, VIFF has become a pillar institution in the provincial film community. Through community marketing and novel initiatives, VIFF worked with cultural groups and other charities to bring value to the city as a whole.

Soulpepper Theatre Company

Soulpepper is Canada’s leading artist-driven theatre company, believing that stories have the power to connect and are vital to understanding, compassion and knowledge. 

Toronto Biennial

The Toronto Biennial of Art is an international contemporary visual arts event that is as culturally connected and diverse as Toronto itself.

Canadian Opera Company

 
The Canadian Opera Company is the largest opera company in Canada and one of the largest producers of opera in North America.

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

As an internationally-renowned fine art museum, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, is a pillar in the Montreal arts community for Scotiabank to support.

Generations: The Sobey Family & Canadian Art


Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the collection. 

More on sponsorships

Hockey

Scotiabank is on a mission to make hockey more diverse, more inclusive and more accessible for all. Learn more about the sponsorships, partnerships and programs to realizing a better future for hockey.

Futbol

Our grassroots football platform supports the development of children and youth, and, through its programs and partnerships, aims to build stronger and more resilient communities across the Americas.

What else do we do

Perspectives

Stories, insights, analysis and thought leadership.

Scotia Wealth Management

Scotia Wealth Management is an innovative team-based approach to wealth management that addresses the entirety of your life – your family, your business, your future – one facet at a time.

ScotiaRISE

We have committed $500 million in community investment by 2030 to help people RISE