Making It Work 2026: Pathways to Sustainable Cultural Careers

This report by Work In Culture provides an updated labour market profile of Ontario’s arts, culture and creative workforce, spanning the arts; cultural and creative industries; galleries, libraries, archives and museums; as well as the design sector. The report highlights key data about the sector, including overall headcount, demographics, income challenges, skills and training needs, as well as sectoral perspectives on barriers to career stability, and the uneven adoption of artificial intelligence tools. Moreover, the report also highlights several opportunities for collective action to address these challenges.