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Work in Culture
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Supporting the careers of people who work in the arts through entrepreneurial and business skills training, innovative research, and job search tools.
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The WIC team wishes you a wonderful holiday season and a very happy new year! ✨ Our office will be closed from December 20 to January 4, reopening on Monday, January 5, 2026. Read our 2025 year in review: workinculture.ca/2025-year-in... We look forward to supporting you in 2026! ❤️
Holiday greeting card with lavender background, decorative snowflakes, and text: 'Happy Holidays from Work in Culture. Our office is closed: Dec 20, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026'
December 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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BAO and WIC are hosting the next session in our free virtual “Meet the Expert” workshop series for Brampton artists, creative businesses, and arts orgs on Thurs, Jan 22 at 6 pm ET! Join us and meet the expert in securing arts funding: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-e...
Graphic for Meet the Expert workshop featuring a colorful abstract illustration of a profile silhouette on the left in shades of teal, pink, yellow, orange, and blue. Right side shows Work in Culture and Brampton Arts Organization logos at top, text reading "MENTORSHIP PROGRAM" and "Meet the Expert in Securing Arts Funding," a photo of Vanessa Burns (a woman with bright red bob-length hair with bangs, smiling at the camera, and wearing a black top against a dark gray background), her name and title "Grant Professional and Difference Maker," and event details "January 22, 6-8 pm ET" at bottom.
December 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Exciting news! Stephanie Draker is stepping into the role of Associate Director at Work in Culture. After 10 years of leadership, Steph is guiding us into our next chapter. Read more: workinculture.ca/work-in-cult...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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We're delighted to welcome Heather Watts to the Work in Culture Board! Heather is Principal & Partner at First Peoples Group and an educator, storyteller, and policy strategist bridging Indigenous knowledge systems, education, and institutional transformation. Welcome, Heather! 🎉
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December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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We're thrilled to welcome Sheliza Jamal as our new Board Chair! Sheliza is the Founder and ED of Curated Leadership and leads our IDEA working group. Thank you to outgoing Chair Mike Rudolph for your leadership from 2023–2025. Onward together! 🎉
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December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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We're recognizing Amanda Hancox for her service on the Work in Culture Board from 2016–2025, including as Board Chair from 2021–2023. Thank you for your leadership during a time of change, Amanda – you'll always be a lifelong friend of WIC! 💙
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December 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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One of our favourite events! Join us for 401 Richmond's Holiday Open House next Thursday, Nov 27, 5–8 PM ET. Browse 25+ artist studios, galleries, shops & a café for unique gifts. Hope to see you there!

More info: 401richmond.com/event/holida...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Join us and arts educator Mary Kim for a free virtual "Meet the Expert" workshop with the Brampton Arts Organization on Thurs, Nov 20 at 6 pm ET! Learn about developing meaningful, inclusive arts education initiatives: www.eventbrite.ca/e/meet-the-e...
Photo of Mary Kim (a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a white collared shirt, smiling at the camera). Graphic for Meet the Expert workshop featuring colorful abstract illustration of a profile silhouette on the left in shades of teal, pink, yellow, orange, and blue. Right side shows Work in Culture and Brampton Arts Organization logos at top, text reading "MENTORSHIP PROGRAM" and "Meet the Expert in Arts Education," a photo of Mary Kim (a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a white collared shirt, smiling at the camera), her name and title "Arts Educator and Cultural Programmer," and event details "November 20, 6-8 pm ET" at bottom.
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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⏰ 5 days left! GTA orgs - apply for ArtWorksTO Newcomer Program (Arts Education)!

Work with a newcomer arts educator on workshops & programming 💰 $5,000 funding 📅 Nov 17 deadline

Apply: workinculture.ca/programs/art...
ArtWorksTO Newcomer Program graphic with lime green background. Program logo at top with "CALL FOR PROJECT HOSTS" badge. Header reads "FINAL DAYS TO APPLY – Arts Education Stream." Text states "What could your organization accomplish with expert arts education support?” Three bullet points detail: “Collaborate with a skilled newcomer artist on a short-term project; We cover the fees and provide guidance; Open to GTA arts, cultural, nonprofit & creative organizations.” Text continues: “Deadline: November 17, 2025; Apply: workinculture.ca/artworksto" Partner logos at bottom including Toronto Arts Foundation, OCAD University, Work in Culture, TD Ready Commitment, and Bell.
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The Brampton Arts Organization and Work in Culture are hosting a free virtual "Meet the Expert" workshop for Brampton artist entrepreneurs, creative businesses, and arts orgs on Thurs, Nov 20! Join us and meet the expert in arts education: www.eventbrite.ca/e/meet-the-e...
Graphic for Meet the Expert workshop featuring colorful abstract illustration of a profile silhouette on the left in shades of teal, pink, yellow, orange, and blue. Right side shows Work in Culture and Brampton Arts Organization logos at top, text reading "MENTORSHIP PROGRAM" and "Meet the Expert in Arts Education," a photo of Mary Kim (a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a white collared shirt, smiling at the camera), her name and title "Arts Educator and Cultural Programmer," and event details "November 20, 6-8 pm ET" at bottom.
November 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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What could your GTA organization accomplish with expert arts education support?

🤝 Newcomer arts educator fully funded!
📅 Deadline: Nov 17, 2025
📍 Arts, nonprofit, community, civic & creative orgs

Apply: workinculture.ca/programs/art...
ArtWorksTO Newcomer Program graphic with lime green background. Program logo at top with "CALL FOR PROJECT HOSTS" badge. Header reads "ARTS EDUCATION STREAM." Text states "Collaborate with a newcomer artist on your next arts education project. Thinking of applying? Deadline: November 17!" Partner logos at bottom including Toronto Arts Foundation, Neighbourhood Arts Network, Work in Culture, TD Ready Commitment, and Bell. ArtWorksTO slide on lime green background titled "Tap into creative talent. Artist fully funded!" Three checkmarks list: Work with a newcomer artist on a short-term project, Artist receives $5,000, No direct costs to you! Bottom text reads "Swipe to learn more" with arrow. ArtWorksTO slide titled "Arts Education project examples" with six colored emojis and text: 🎨 Workshops and classes, 🤝 Creative facilitation, 🏘️ Community outreach programs, 📚 Arts-based learning, 📊 Professional development sessions, 📝 Curriculum development. Bottom text reads "We're open to your ideas too!" ArtWorksTO slide on lime green background "Apply now for the Arts Education stream" with "Deadline: November 17, 2025." Four bullet points detail: 📩 Quick online application, ✅ You can submit multiple projects!, 🔗 Apply: workinculture.ca/artworksto, 📧 Questions? stephaniedraker@workinculture.ca. Partner logos at bottom.
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Last week we launched our AI for Administration research at @cantheatremuseum.bsky.social! Key findings: 79% of creatives use AI, but 86% lack training or support. Thanks to @nordicity.bsky.social, Ontario Creates & all who joined the conversation. Read the report: workinculture.ca/resource/ai-...
Two women seated on stage in conversation at Canada's Theatre Museum, with vintage theatre posters visible on the wall behind them. Audience members are visible in the foreground watching the presentation. Wide view of an event at Canada's Theatre Museum showing a speaker at a podium on the left, two presenters seated on stage in the center, and a full audience seated in rows. The venue features walls decorated with colorful vintage theatre posters. Speaker standing at podium with Work in Culture banner visible on the left. Behind her, two presenters are seated on stage. The audience fills the room, viewed from the back. Vintage theatre posters decorate the walls.
November 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Final days! Making It Work 2025 closes Oct 31.

Ontario arts, culture & creative workers - your voice matters.

Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork...

Win a $75 VISA gift card 💳

#MakingItWork2025
Graphic with text 'Making It Work 2025' in large teal letters with green '2025'. Below reads 'From Individual Struggles to Collective Solutions' and a green button saying 'Take the Survey'. Features overlapping teal and green circles as design elements. Work in Culture and Nordicity logos at top, funder logos at bottom: Ontario Creates, Ontario Arts Council, and Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University.
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Extended! Making It Work 2025 now closes Oct 31.

More time for Ontario's arts, culture & creative workers to share their voices.

Your experience matters.

Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork...

Win a $75 VISA gift card 💳

#MakingItWork2025
Graphic with text 'Making It Work 2025' in large teal letters with green '2025'. Below reads 'Shape the Future of Arts, Culture & Creative Careers in Ontario' and a green button saying 'Take the Survey'. Features overlapping teal and green circles as design elements. Work in Culture and Nordicity logos at top, funder logos at bottom: Ontario Creates, Ontario Arts Council, and Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University.
October 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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One week left! Making It Work 2025 closes Oct 27.

Help us move from individual struggles to collective solutions.

Ontario’s arts, culture & creative workers – your voice matters.

Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork...

Win a $75 VISA gift card 💳

#MakingItWork2025
Graphic with text 'Making It Work 2025' in large teal letters with green '2025'. Below reads 'From Individual Struggles to Collective Solutions' and a green button saying 'Take the Survey'. Features overlapping teal and green circles as design elements. Work in Culture and Nordicity logos at top, funder logos at bottom: Ontario Creates, Ontario Arts Council, and Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University.
October 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Voices are coming in from across Ontario's arts, culture & creative sector - but we still need to hear from you!

Musicians, game developers, museum workers, filmmakers, writers, visual artists - your experience matters.

Less than 2 weeks left: bit.ly/MakingItWork...

#MakingItWork2025
Graphic with text 'Making It Work 2025' in large teal letters with green '2025'. Below reads 'Shape the Future of Arts, Culture & Creative Careers in Ontario' and a green button saying 'Take the Survey'. Features overlapping teal and green circles as design elements. Work in Culture and Nordicity logos at top, funder logos at bottom: Ontario Creates, Ontario Arts Council, and Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University.
October 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Your voice strengthens Ontario's arts, culture & creative sector.

Every response to Making It Work 2025 = stronger data for better support, training & policies.

Take the survey: ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=ytOgW...
Open until Oct 27

#MakingItWork2025
Graphic with text 'Making It Work 2025' in large teal letters with green '2025'. Below reads 'From Individual Struggles to Collective Solutions' and a green button saying 'Take the Survey'. Features overlapping teal and green circles as design elements. Work in Culture and Nordicity logos at top, funder logos at bottom: Ontario Creates, Ontario Arts Council, and Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University.
October 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Ontario's creative workforce has changed dramatically since our 2019 Making It Work study.

Making It Work 2025 captures today's realities: post-pandemic impacts, AI integration, gig economy expansion, equity initiatives.
Graphic with text 'Making It Work 2025' in large teal letters with green '2025'. Below reads 'Shape the Future of Arts, Culture & Creative Careers in Ontario' and a green button saying 'Take the Survey'. Features overlapping teal and green circles as design elements. Work in Culture and Nordicity logos at top, funder logos at bottom: Ontario Creates, Ontario Arts Council, and Cultural Policy Hub at OCAD University.
October 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Toronto's all-night contemporary art celebration returns to 401 Richmond! Nuit Blanche: Saturday Oct 4, 7pm-7am ET. Two floors of dynamic exhibitions, installations & performances at this iconic arts hub. Free! 401richmond.com/event/nuit-b... #401Richmond #401BuiltForArt
Promotional poster for Nuit Blanche art event at 401 Richmond in Toronto. The image features an artistic sculptural arrangement made of folded books or printed materials stacked and arranged to create geometric, house-like structures. The materials show various colorful patterns, textures, and images including architectural photography, grids, and abstract designs. White text overlays read '401 RICHMOND' in a red box, 'BUILT FOR ART' in a triangular logo, 'NUIT BLANCHE' in large letters, and 'OCTOBER 4 SUNSET TO SUNRISE' indicating the event details. The background is a neutral gray, emphasizing the colorful sculptural book arrangement in the center.
September 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Ready for solutions? Our research identifies three opportunities for responsible AI adoption:
• Build AI literacy
• Support workplace policies
• Provide ongoing training
Goal: empower values-driven decisions with creators at the centre. Full report: workinculture.ca/resource/ai-...
Infographic with Work in Culture logo at top left. Header reads 'Ready for Solutions?' with orange wavy underline. Three bullet points with orange arrows, left-aligned: Build AI literacy; Support workplace policy development; Provide ongoing training. Orange oval button at bottom reads 'Download the full recommendations.' Report title 'AI for Administration in Ontario's Creative Industries' and partner logos (Nordicity, Avery Swartz, Ontario Creates) at bottom.
September 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Our AI research reveals a critical gap: 79% of Ontario creatives use AI tools, but 86% lack training and 74% of workplaces don’t have an AI policy. Creatives are navigating AI’s complexities alone. Tomorrow: the path forward. Report: workinculture.ca/resource/ai-for-administration/
Infographic with Work in Culture logo at top left. Header reads 'The Critical Gap:' with orange wavy underline. Large bold text shows '86%' followed by 'of Ontario creatives lack AI training or support' with 'Ontario creatives' highlighted by orange oval. Orange arrow bullet point states '74% of workplaces don't have an AI policy' with '74%' in bold. Bottom left shows report title 'AI for Administration in Ontario's Creative Industries.' Partner logos at bottom right: Nordicity, Avery Swartz, and Ontario Creates.
September 18, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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79% of Ontario creatives use AI tools in their work. Nearly half use them often or very often. AI adoption is widespread across the creative industries - primarily to save time on operational tasks. But support is missing. More tomorrow. Research: workinculture.ca/resource/ai-...
Infographic with Work in Culture logo at top left. Header reads 'Key Finding:' with orange wavy underline. Large bold text shows '79%' followed by 'of Ontario creatives report using AI tools in their work' with 'Ontario creatives' highlighted by orange oval. Orange arrow bullet point states 'Nearly half use AI tools often or very often.' Bottom left shows report title 'AI for Administration in Ontario's Creative Industries.' Partner logos at bottom right: Nordicity, Avery Swartz, and Ontario Creates.
September 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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How are Ontario's creative industries using AI for administrative tasks? We're excited to share our new research report.
Infographic announcing new research release. Work in Culture logo at top. Orange wavy underline under 'New Research Released' header. Main title reads 'AI for Administration in Ontario's Creative Industries' with 'Creative Industries' highlighted by orange oval. Three bullet points with colored icons: Survey of creative professionals and organizations across Ontario; Covers film, TV, music, publishing, and interactive digital media; Insights into AI use for operations, concerns, and opportunities. Partner logos at bottom: Nordicity, Avery Swartz, and Ontario Creates.
September 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🚀 Volunteer opportunity! Ontario Culture Days seeks volunteers for two Toronto events, including the Sept 20 event at 401 Richmond where we'll be presenting. Great way to connect with the arts community! Apply by Sept 15: onculturedays.ca/story/ontari...
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September 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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🎉 Our first Open House is here! Join us Sept 23, 5-7pm at 401 Richmond in Toronto for connection, collaboration & celebrating arts careers.

Meet our team, discover our programs & resources, network with creatives + enjoy refreshments!

Free event | RSVP required: www.eventbrite.ca/e/work-in-cu...
A smiling woman in a navy blazer stands next to a large Work in Culture banner at a professional event. The banner features the organization's orange circular logo and tagline “Advancing the careers of artists, creatives, and cultural workers.” Event text overlay reads “Open House, September 23, 5-7 PM, Studio 403, 401 Richmond, Free Event, RSVP Required” with the Work in Culture website. The setting is a modern networking space with other attendees visible in the background.
September 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM