Creative Equity Toolkit

Committing to a Community, Ronee Penoi and Shanta Thake in Conversation

A conversation between two artistic directors in theatre. Penoi and Thake discuss undertaking community work within the framework of an established institution, the power of listening, and not bringing a pre-defined agenda to the project.

Creating Worlds - Building 'Public Space'

Utilising his extensive experience in Singapore, Ong Keng Sen talks about the importance of building ownership in audiences in several ways. These include respectfully preparing an "emotional scaffolding" process for the audience, and building up cultural contexts with local partners.

Culture and Communities - Overcoming cultural barriers

In this short video, Hilary S. Carty sets out important factors in cultural institutions that audiences consider, before they decide: "Am I included in the invitation to attend?"

Developing diverse audiences at the Shepparton Art Museum

A video Kirsten Paisley explains how the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) have broadened their audiences by developing programs to partner with and invite communities from culturally diverse cultural backgrounds into their gallery.

It's one of the videos in the Developing Diverse Audiences series addressing methods to make museums accessible and inclusive, considering new audiences, audiences with disabilities and audiences from diverse backgrounds.