CFAC Vision: The Next Five Years
Over the next five years, the Community Folk Arts Council of Toronto (CFAC) envisions a future in which folk and heritage arts are recognized as essential, living contributors to Toronto’s cultural life—accessible, valued, and embedded in public spaces, community networks, and cultural policy.
CFAC will continue to serve as a city-wide umbrella organization, strengthening the visibility, sustainability, and professional opportunities of artists and cultural groups representing Toronto’s diverse heritage communities.
Where We Are Going
In the next five years, CFAC will:
- Expand public access to folk and heritage arts through free and low-barrier festivals, performances, and hybrid programming across Toronto
- Deepen artist support by increasing paid opportunities, professional development, and capacity-building resources for member groups and individual artists
- Strengthen equity and inclusion by prioritizing programming with emerging artists, newcomers, and under-represented communities
- Grow strategic partnerships with civic institutions, cultural venues, community organizations, and funders to increase reach and impact
- Advance digital and hybrid presentation models to broaden audiences while maintaining strong in-person community connections
- Build organizational sustainability through diversified funding, membership growth, and strengthened governance and leadership development
Our Long-Term Impact
CFAC’s vision is a Toronto where:
- Heritage and folk arts are visible, respected, and actively practiced across generations
- Cultural traditions are shared, not siloed, fostering intercultural dialogue and community cohesion
- Artists are fairly compensated and professionally supported
- Communities see themselves reflected in public cultural life
- Living traditions continue to evolve alongside contemporary artistic practices
A Living Vision
CFAC’s vision is not static. It is shaped by its members, artists, partners, and communities, and responds to the changing cultural landscape of Toronto. Over the next five years, CFAC will continue to listen, adapt, and lead—ensuring that folk and heritage arts remain a vital part of the city’s creative future.
