Creative Equity Toolkit

The Creative Equity Toolkit has links to hundreds of practical resources, inspiring case studies and important research on increasing diversity in the arts.

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Toolkit

Screen shot showing some illustrations of black people in the workplace, eg sitting at a desk, working on a computer

Black Illustrations

Free digital designs of black people to use in online projects, such as websites, infographics or mobile apps. Over 40 images of people with different skin tones in workplace and medical settings, downloadable as PNG, JPG and Sketch and fully scalable.

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  • Published: 2023
    Country: USA

  • Author: Black Illustrations

Other Networks

Black Young Professionals Network

The Black Young Professionals network aims to amplify Black Talent globally, working with corporate partners to diversify acquisition pipelines and driving positive change across all industries.

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  • Published: 2017
    Country: UK

  • Author: Black Young Professionals Network

Checklist

Screenshot of questions on the equity test

Budget Equity Assessment Tool

Developed by the US City of Portland for its bureaus, this tool offers a self-assessment to assess how equity is prioritised and addressed within budgets. While not developed for arts projects, this checklist offers insight into methods of equity-testing budgets.

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  • 3 minute
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  • Published: 2019
    Country: USA

  • Author: City of Portland

Report

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Public Service:

A report by the Canadian Government that defines diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the public service, establishes the case for D&I, and recommends a framework and action plan. Focuses on people management, leadership and accountability, education and awareness, and the D&I lens.

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  • 60 minute
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  • Published: 2018
    Country: Canada

  • Author: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Worksheet

Building partnerships map

For developing a 'clear plan to working with other groups that have the same vision as me' this planning tool identifies realistic steps required to build a partnership. Though aimed at development projects, the worksheet can be applied to collaborations on a creative project.

'Building partnerships... often take a considerable investment of time to build the high quality working relationships that underpin effective collaboration. The Building Partnerships Map breaks the process into steps,'

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  • 1 minute
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  • Published: 2017
    Country: Global

  • Author: Nesta

Worksheet

Cartoon of the difference between Equality and Equity - three people of different heights try to watch a baseball game over a fence. They each have a box on the Equality side, but the shortest one still can't see. In the equity picture the tallest gives his box to the shortest ad they now can all see

Building Your Plan: A Cultural Equity & Inclusion Toolkit

A worksheet for small organisations to create their own Cultural Equity and Inclusion Plan. This includes crafting a cultural equity statement and building an implementation plan.

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  • 10 minute
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  • Author: LA County Arts and Culture