The Minister's Advisory Council for Arts and Culture is an advisory agency of the Ministry of Culture.

The council’s mandate is to advise the Minister of Culture on policies and programs that will build a strong and stable cultural sector that contributes to a prosperous creative economy and vibrant livable communities.

The council is composed of up to 15 members who represent the culture community, have demonstrated their strong commitment to the development of culture, represent a range of regions of Ontario, and reflect a variety of backgrounds and interests. All members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council for terms of up to three years, which are subject to renewal.

The Minister of Culture sets the council priorities and activities in consultation with the Chair.

Members

James Fleck (Chair)
Martin Bragg
Piers Handling
Timothy Robert Jones
Peter C. Simon
Veronica Tennant
Sara Diamond
Peter Honeywell
Deepa Mehta
William David Poole
Daniel Hawes
Jeffrey Remedios