WITA - Newcomer Day - Newcomers Survey

Thank you for providing your insights through this survey! WorkInCulture - an arts service organization dedicated to supporting the career development of people working in the arts - is collecting this information as part of our Working in the Arts: Resources and Pathways for Newcomers initiative: a series of training sessions, and access to information and resources, to help support newcomer and immigrant artists and arts professionals achieve career success in Toronto/GTA and beyond.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts about pursuing a career in the arts as a newcomer/new Canadian, immigrant or refugee artist or arts professional.

Your answers will only be shared with WorkInCulture staff and program partners for the purpose of creating and delivering relevant training and resources. Aggregate data (anonymized
summaries of data) may be shared as part of reporting processes and with key stakeholders.

Provide your name and contact information to be entered into a draw to win 1 of 4 $25.00 Starbucks Gift Cards!

This survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete. Deadline to respond is June 11, 2023

If you would like to expand on your answers please contact Stephanie at stephaniedraker@workinculture.ca

Yes

Other comments (please specify)

An independent/self-employed artist/craftsperson (any discipline) or creative professional (e.g. graphic artist, freelancer, etc.)

An arts worker/administrator (e.g. employed by an arts organization, or independent contractor, consultant, etc.)

A creative business owner or creative entrepreneur

A non-artistic professional working in a creative or artistic setting (e.g. accountant, box office support, etc.)

Other or unsure (please specify)

Early (0–4 years art practice or arts work experience)

Mid-career (5–15 years)

Established (More than 15 years)

Other or unsure (please specify)

Literary Arts

Visual Arts

Craft

Film

Performing Arts, Theatre

Performing Arts, Music

Performing Arts, Dance

Performing Arts, Other

Multi-Disciplinary

Media

Heritage and Museums

Galleries

Other

Other or unsure (please specify)

First Name:

Last Name:

Email Address

WITA - Newcomer Day - Newcomers Survey

Introduction

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* 1. Please share your postal code

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* 2. Before today, were you familiar with WorkInCulture and the type of resources and programming we offer?

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* 3. Please select the description that best describes your primary career pursuit. (Select all that apply)

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* 4. What best describes the current stage of your artistic or creative career? Please consider and include any experience from before arriving in Canada. (Select one)

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* 5. What discipline(s) do you work in, have experience in, or are interested in? (Select all that apply)

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* 6. Before today, where did you look for information about careers and career supports in the arts?

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* 7. What do you see as the biggest challenges facing newcomer/new Canadian, immigrant and refugee artists and arts workers in Toronto/GTA?

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* 8. What do you see as the biggest opportunities and benefits facing newcomer/new Canadian, immigrant and refugee artists and arts workers in Toronto/GTA?

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* 9. What steps, can be taken to better support newcomers/New Canadians, immigrants and refugees in their art sector careers in Canada?

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* 10. Are there any other topics, resources, or learning opportunities you would like to see WorkInCulture address to support newcomer/new Canadian, immigrant and refugee artists and arts professionals?

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* 11. Do you have any advice or resource you would like to give to newcomers/New Canadians, immigrants and refugees currently looking to continue or establish their art practice or creative career in Canada? (Optional)

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* 12. Do you have anything else you would like to share? (Optional)

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* 13. Your comments are incredibly valuable in terms of promoting our programming to potential participants, community partners, and program supporters. May we share your responses anonymously in future marketing materials?

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