Seven years ago, Making It Work gave Ontario's cultural sector crucial workforce data. Today, the follow-up is here. Making It Work 2026: Pathways to Sustainable Cultural Careers — read it now: workinculture.ca/resource/mak... #MakingItWork2026 #CreativeWorkforce

This weekend! Tafelmusik presents Beethoven's Eroica & Bologne at Koerner Hall Toronto, May 29–31. 🎻 Arts workers: $30 tickets (show business card/pay stub at box office). 35 and under? $20 tickets + free drink through Tafelscene. Learn more: tafelmusik.org/tafelscene

🎉 FEATURED LISTING 🎉 STEPS Public Art is seeking a Public Art Assistant to support the production of murals and public art projects in outdoor environments across the GTA. Check out this featured listing at the top of the Work in Culture Job Board! 🔗 workinculture.ca/job-search/

We’re heading to Sudbury next week for the SPARC Symposium (May 21–24)! Our ED Diane Davy and Associate Director Stephanie Draker will be presenting on AI’s role in arts administration. Registration closes May 15: www.sparcperformingarts.com/symposium

Calling all arts workers! 🎻 Toronto's Tafelmusik offers $30 tickets to arts workers (just show your business card or pay stub at the box office). 35 and under? Get $20 tickets + a free drink through Tafelscene. Learn more: tafelmusik.org/concerts-eve...

The @torontopropexpo.bsky.social is back May 30 at George Brown! Celebrate props, costumes, models & set design with curated exhibits + panels led by film/TV professionals. 🎬 WIC community: use code workinculture for 25% off tickets. Register: torontopropexpo.com?discount=wor...

401 Richmond is opening its doors for Doors Open Toronto this month on Saturday, May 23! Join a tour, wander galleries, shop, explore artist studios & more! It’s free and family-friendly. Learn more at 401richmond.com/event/doors-... #DOT26 #401Richmond

Good news! 🎉 We're extending our 25% discount on Canada Summer Jobs posts – you now have until May 15! Email us at [email protected] for your exclusive Job Board discount code. (This discount can't be combined with other offers.) #CanadaSummerJobs

Hiring through Canada Summer Jobs? Get 25% off your job post on the Work in Culture Job Board! Email [email protected] for your exclusive discount code. (This discount can't be combined with other offers.) Offer ends April 30—don't miss out!

We're delighted to partner with @culturebrewart.bsky.social to help spread the word about this fantastic initiative that connects Indigenous and racialized artists with engagers committed to hiring BIPOC talent. Artist memberships + bursaries available: culturebrew.art/artist-membe...

Calling all #Brampton artists and arts organizations! Join artist, writer, and creativity coach Tasha Schumann for a FREE virtual workshop on starting a creative business with the Brampton Arts Organization on Thurs, Mar 26 at 6 pm ET: www.eventbrite.ca/e/meet-the-e...

Why does accessibility matter in work-integrated learning? Sean Lee (Tangled Art + Disability): "Students bring fresh perspectives and new ideas, and this kind of engagement really ends up leading to cemented access practices." Watch more: workinculture.ca/resource/wor... #WIL

Excited to be part of this conversation with Work in Culture and Toronto Arts Foundation. We’re looking forward to sharing some of the questions we’ve been navigating and learning alongside other arts leaders. Join us March 31 💛

Brampton Arts Organization and Work in Culture are hosting the next session in our free virtual “Meet the Expert” workshop series for Brampton artists and arts orgs on Thurs, Mar 26 at 6 pm ET! Join us and meet the expert in starting a creative business: www.eventbrite.ca/e/meet-the-e...

Join us and Toronto Arts Foundation for a Creative Champions Network case study on March 31 in #Toronto exploring mission realignment under pressure, featuring @thehandeyesociety.bsky.social. Collaborate with staff & board on real challenges & solutions 🎮 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/creative-c...

What skills really matter for emerging arts professionals? Rachel Marks (Réseau SPARC Network): "What were previously referred to as 'soft skills' are truly the hardest—people skills, communication, time management, respect, and empathy." Watch more: workinculture.ca/resource/wor... #WIL

Join @wavelengthmusic.bsky.social for the Wavelength Music Conference, March 19-20! Two days of talks, panels & workshops on Canada's independent live music sector. WIC community: Get 20% off with code 20WMC (Conference Pass) or AA20WMFC (All Access Pass)🎵 🔗 www.wavelengthmusic.ca/festival-eve...

Looking to break into the arts job market? HR professionals Mike Rudolph (Shaftesbury) and Stef Rigada (HarperCollins Canada/Harlequin) share practical advice on resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Watch: workinculture.ca/resource/nav... #ArtsCareers #WorkInCulture

🎨 How do we prepare students for real careers in the arts? Salvador Alanis (Institute for Creative Exchange): "All mistakes are learning opportunities." Students need permission to experiment, take risks, and learn from failure. Watch more: workinculture.ca/resource/wor... #WIL

🎨 What does work-integrated learning look like in practice? Angie Aranda (Toronto Arts Foundation) shares how TAF supports emerging arts professionals through multiple pathways—from internships to mentorship programs like ArtWorksTO. Read more: workinculture.ca/resource/wor... #WIL

🎉 FEATURED LISTING 🎉 STEPS Public Art is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Operations Manager for a foundational leadership role. Check out this featured listing at the top of the Work in Culture Job Board! Application deadline is March 2 at 12 pm ET. 🔗 workinculture.ca/job-search/

🎨 What do students really need to succeed in the arts? Carola Jaque (DTRC) reflects: "Students need more than theoretical knowledge—they need hands-on experience, real-world feedback, and meaningful connections." Read more: workinculture.ca/resource/wor... #WIL

🎨 Why does direct work experience matter for arts students? Chris Gehman (Vtape) reflects: "Classroom study can never provide the comprehensive sense of how arts organizations operate. That comes with direct, on-site work experience." Read more: workinculture.ca/resource/wor...

📣 Exciting news! We're partnering with BHER & UTSC again to bring new work-integrated learning opportunities to arts management students from Jan-March 2026. Explore our #WIL resource hub and check out our new interview series with arts employers: workinculture.ca/programs/wor...

Join us and grant professional Vanessa Burns for a free virtual "Meet the Expert" workshop with the Brampton Arts Organization next week on Thurs, Jan 22 at 6 pm ET! Learn how to elevate your skills in securing arts funding: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-e...

Expand your knowledge of funding opportunities, build grant writing skills, and develop strategies for financial sustainability! Join us and the Brampton Arts Organization for a free virtual workshop on securing arts funding on Thurs, Jan 22 at 6 pm ET: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-e...

🌟 Happy New Year from the WIC team! We're back and ready to support your creative career in 2026 with new opportunities, resources, and programs. Here for you! 💖

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! ❤️

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...

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...

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! 🎉

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! 🎉

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! 💙

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...

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...

⏰ 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...

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...

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...

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-...

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

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)

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)

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

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

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...

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

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.

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

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-...