Next Generation Arts wants to hear from you about what it’s like to get started and build a career in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)’s arts, culture, and organizing scene.

We’re especially interested in the experiences of racialized and equity-deserving young people (ages 18–35) living or working in the GTA.

We want to know: What’s going well? What barriers are you facing? And what opportunities could make it easier for young people like you to get opportunities and grow your career in the arts?

Your answers will feed into a bigger research project, including focus groups, an event, and a final report with recommendations to make arts careers and pathways more accessible and fair.

BUILDING YOUTH ARTS CAREERS IN THE GTA

Fill out the Survey

Share your thoughts about your arts career journey! The survey takes 8–10 minutes to complete. Participation is completely voluntary, and your answers will remain confidential.

The survey is open until January 31, 2026.

TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

TAKE THE SURVEY

Join a Focus Group

Take part in small, facilitated group discussions with fellow artists and arts workers. We’ll talk about your career paths, barriers, wins, and how different parts of who you are (race, gender, etc.) have shaped your experience.

Focus groups will take place either virtually or in-person at Next Generation Arts, 1121 Bellamy Rd N in Scarborough.

Dates:

Wednesday, January 28, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Friday, January 30, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Saturday, January 31, 2pm–4pm
Tuesday, February 3, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, February 5, 6:30pm–8:30pm

Participants will receive an honorarium. Food will also be available to in-person participants.