Host Organization Info Session - ArtworksTO Newcomer Program

Our mission is to advance the careers of artists, creatives, and cultural workers from diverse lived experiences, and support the organizations that engage them, through entrepreneurial and business skills development and innovative research.Work in Culture thanks our funders for their generous support: the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Ontario Arts Council, the Government of Canada, and the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Learn about the ArtworksTO Newcomer Program and how  to become a Host Organization to support the career development of newcomer artists.

Work in Culture (WIC) is partnering with <a href="https://torontoartsfoundation.org/home" title="https://torontoartsfoundation.org/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Toronto Arts Foundation</a>’s <a href="https://neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org/home" title="https://neighbourhoodartsnetwork.org/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Neighbourhood Arts Network</a> (NAN) to help deliver their 2025–2026 ArtWorksTO Newcomer Program.ArtWorksTO is a workforce development initiative that supports access to meaningful employment in the media arts and creative industries for artists and creatives in the GTA.Recognizing the challenges newcomers face in accessing meaningful employment, this program offers targeted training, mentorship, and paid work opportunities to help bridge the gap between artistic talent and professional opportunities.Become a project host for the ArtWorksTO Newcomer Program!Neighbourhood Arts Network and Work in Culture invite <a href="https://www.toronto.ca/home/311-toronto-at-your-service/find-service-information/article/?kb=kA06g000001cvbdCAA" title="https://www.toronto.ca/home/311-toronto-at-your-service/find-service-information/article/?kb=kA06g000001cvbdCAA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GTA-based</a> organizations to apply to collaborate with talented newcomer artists on a short-term creative project in media arts or arts education.As a Host Organization, you’ll play a critical role in advancing equity by supporting the career development of a skilled artist who is building their future in Canada. You’ll work together on a creative project that aligns with your organizational goals, bringing fresh energy, perspectives, and skills to your team. Each participating artist in the program will receive $5,000 from ArtWorksTO to cover direct project costs related to your project idea.For more information before you apply, join us for this info session where we will cover:<ul><li>Program structure and key timelines</li><li>Host Organization eligibility</li><li>Host Organization role and expectations</li><li>Host Organization application and matching process</li><li>Additional Q&amp;A with the program team</li></ul>Who should attend this info session?:GTA-based organizations interested in engaging newcomer artist talent and expertise, including:<ul><li>Arts organizations (all disciplines)</li><li>Municipalities</li><li>Libraries and community-serving organizations</li><li>Nonprofit and for-profit organizations</li><li>Small and large-scale businesses</li></ul>We recommend you review the Host Organization Guidelines before atttending the info session.Please note: this session will be recorded and an edited version will be shared on the Work in Culture website. This program is administered by Neighbourhood Arts Network, a strategic initiative of Toronto Arts Foundation, in partnership with OCAD University and Work in Culture. It is sponsored by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Challenge.

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