Hubs and Business Skills Training for the Culture and Creative Sector - What's Working?
Commissioned by WorkInCulture, this report, explores the capacity of hubs in Ontario to support and strengthen business skills development for the arts and culture sector. The study identified approximately 200 hubs offering business skills training (primarily in marketing, leadership, finances and digital technology) or capacity building relevant to the needs of culture workers and arts organizations. The research team conducted roundtables and interviews to understand the role of hubs in the sectors development and to identify the characteristics of a successful hub. In addition to the written report, an interactive map of culture hubs across Ontario was created and is available on the WorkInCulture website. February 6, 2017