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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Glossary

Cultural Diversity and the Arts - Language and Meanings

A consideration of the language of diversity from the Arts Council of Ireland, including terms such as ‘cultural diversity’, ‘multiculturalism’, ‘interculturalism’, ‘discrimination’ and ‘racism’. Looks at contested terms and issues, such as the campaign of the Traveller community to be recognised as a separate ethnic identity, rather than being considered 'minority ethnic'.

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  • 17 minute
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  • Published: 2010
    Country: Ireland

  • Author: Arts Council of Ireland

Research

Cultural Diversity in Australian Theatre

Kim Ho's research reveals that 70 out of 95 productions in Australia's 10 main stage theatre companies were both written and directed by white artists, 18% were written by culturally and linguistically diverse or Indigenous artists, while less than 14% had non-white directors.

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  • 13 minute
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  • Published: 2017
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Kim Ho

Case Study

Cultural Engagement Framework

The Australia Council for the Arts's framework for ensuring diversity in the arts.

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  • 2 minute
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  • Published: 2024
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Australia Council for the Arts

Toolkit

Culture Change Toolkit: How to collect and use diversity data

Tips on collecting and using diversity data, and not asking for data that is not required. Case study on how diversity data has revealed areas for improvement for one organisation - Sound and Music.

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  • 5 minute
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  • Published: 2017
    Country: UK

  • Author: Arts Council England

Toolkit

Culture Change Toolkit: How to Create Diverse Boards

How to find and grow diverse talent to reduce ‘groupthink’ in the boardroom. Groupthink is the desire for conformity and agreement leading to unchallenged and poor-quality decision-making and outcomes. Includes a case study on the Independent Theatre Council's GAIN program.

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  • 4 minute
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  • Published: 2017
    Country: UK

  • Author: Arts Council England

Case Study

Culture Change Toolkit: How to develop diverse leadership

Discussion of how to support future leaders. Outline of how to develop a mentorship program.

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  • 5 minute
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  • Published: 2017
    Country: UK

  • Author: Arts Council England