Applied Arts Media

Applied Arts media explores the strategic and cultural forces driving creativity in Canada and features the resulting work—whether groundbreaking, unusual or otherwise exceptional. Printed quarterly, Applied Arts magazine is written for, and by, thought leaders and emerging talents in the visual communications field. The magazine and its digital properties cover multidisciplinary creative efforts including, but not limited to, design, advertising, photography, illustration, digital experience and performance. Since 1986, Applied Arts has delivered gorgeous imagery, strong opinion, timely information and essential industry insight to a readership of 46,000 creative and marketing professionals. 

Applied Arts maintains the benchmark for creative excellence in Canada through its annual awards program, the winners of which are beautifully reproduced in every issue. The Applied Arts Awards cross multiple disciplines including Photography, Illustration, Design and Advertising. The Student program highlights creative work from secondary and post-secondary institutions, and the Community program showcases multidisciplinary work from regional markets in Canada. Our annual career fair Creative Futures works towards helping creative talent find their footing early on.