The Aurora Cultural Centre (ACC) has designated its Level B1 space as a Youth Study Studio during Winter Exam Week in Aurora, Ontario. The program runs January 22–28, 2026 (excluding weekends) and is intended to give local youth a quiet, creative place to study during exam periods.
The study area is located on Level B1 of Aurora Town Square at 50 Victoria Street. For the Youth Study Studio (January 22–28), students will have access to the Art Activity Room, a fully equipped art studio, and the Underground Gallery; the ACC lists program hours as 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the scheduled days. (The Aurora Town Square has separate general visitor hours.)
The program is free; the ACC event page includes a registration link for the Youth Artists on the Rise (YAR) program. Confirm with ACC whether advance registration is required, as the event page both lists the program as free and provides a registration call-to-action. Students are asked to bring school identification for entry to Level B1, and ACC staff and Town of Aurora security will staff/patrol the area to maintain a quiet environment.
The Youth Study Studio is aimed at youth ages 13–17 (the YAR target demographic). The initiative responds to high demand for study space in the complex — the nearby Aurora Public Library has reported full capacity in past January exam periods — and is intended to provide an inspiring, low-stress place to focus. “We recognized that during exam season, students don’t just need a desk; they need an environment that lowers their anxiety. By opening the Underground Gallery and our studios, we’re giving them a professional, inspiring space to focus,” said Suzanne Haines, Executive Director, Aurora Cultural Centre (ACC).
The space includes Wi‑Fi, power outlets, tables and basic art supplies for students working on creative projects or portfolios; laptops are not provided. The ACC reports an approximate capacity of about 60 students across Level B1 and says priority may be given to local residents if demand exceeds available space.
