Work in Culture

Headshot of Sheliza Jamal

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! 🎉

Headshot of Amanda Hancox

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! 💙

401 Richmond Holiday Open House promotional image featuring colorful bokeh holiday lights and snowflake decoration

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...

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.

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...

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.

⏰ 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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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-...

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.

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 '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.

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

@workinculture.bsky.social has launched Making It Work 2025 to capture the current realities facing Ontario's arts, culture, and creative workforce. Artists, cultural workers, creative entrepreneurs - your experience matters.

Take the survey: bit.ly/MakingItWork... (Open Oct 1-27)

Thanks for helping us build the evidence base together! 💚

Ontario creatives: The Making It Work 2025 survey needs you! 📋

Our industry has transformed since 2019. Time to capture where we are now & chart the path forward.

Your 10 minutes = better data = stronger support for creative careers

Survey: buff.ly/DGSRnvo (closes Oct 27)

Thank you for amplifying this important work! 💚

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.

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 '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.

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

Every voice strengthens the sector - thanks for sharing! 🥰

From our friends at @workinculture.bsky.social :

Anyone working in Ontario's arts, culture and creative sector, this is survey is for you!

Responses directly inform future programs, policies, and support for the sector. Here's to advocacy and change!

bit.ly/MakingItWork...

Help us move from anecdotes to evidence, from individual struggles to collective solutions.

10 minutes = real impact for Ontario's creative workforce.

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.

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

Your voice shapes the future of creative work in Ontario.

Take the survey: ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=ytOgW...
Open Oct 1-27

#MakingItWork2025 #CreativeWorkforce

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 '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.

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 '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.

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-...

Partnering with @nordicity.bsky.social, @averyswartz.com and Ontario Creates, we heard from creatives across the province. Key findings reveal widespread adoption but critical support gaps. Full report: workinculture.ca/resource/ai-...

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.

How are Ontario's creative industries using AI for administrative tasks? We're excited to share our new research report.

White card with the headline “Volunteers Wanted!” above the Ontario Culture Days logo, over a colourful pink‑orange‑purple painted background.

🚀 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...

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.

🎉 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...