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Resources to support racial equality

This is a set of wider context anti-racism articles and resources for leaders to understand the topic in a deeper way.

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  • 5 minute
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  • Published: 2025
    Country: USA

  • Author: Wexner Centre for the Arts

Case Study

Transforming Local Communities Through Artistic Leadership

This article highlights how artists, communities, and funders can come together to effectively promote local change.

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  • 11 minute
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  • Published: 2023
    Country: International

  • Author: Stephan Manning, Yeşim Uygur, Stanford Social Innovation Review

Article

Trump’s return: What Europe’s cultural sector learned from populist politics

With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Robin Cantrill-Fenwick looks at what may lie ahead for arts leaders in the USA.

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  • 5 minute
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  • Published: 2025
    Country: UK

  • Author: Robin Cantrill-Fenwick, Arts Professional

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Wesley Enoch says Australia lacks the vocal arts leaders it deserves

In this article, Wesley Enoch, a Indigenous Australian director, challenges a 'self-interested and defensive' cultural leadership that apes trends and doesn't speak up for society.

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  • 5 minute
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  • Published: 2014
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Steve Dow, Wesley Enoch

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When An Artist Becomes A Leader

In this article, Nico Daswani advocates for artist leaders, from all backgrounds, who can bring people together to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable world.

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  • 9 minute
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  • Published: 2020
    Country: International

  • Author: Nico Daswani, Forbes