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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Film

Afua Hirsch on Race, Identity and Belonging

Video of a talk by author, journalist, and human rights activist Afua Hirsch at Kaaitheater Brussels. Arguing for new language to talk about identity, she discusses her book ‘Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging’ that explores identity appropriation and ‘colour-blindness.’

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  • 60 minute
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  • Published: 2019
    Country: Belgium

  • Author: Afua Hirsch, Kaiitheater

Research

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All Culture is Local

Developed over five years, this Australian Research Council project offers 17 case studies and ‘recipes’ on Cultural Mapping and Data Collection and Cultural Planning. It focuses on council strategies in regional NSW, but many tips are transferable, eg Reuse existing data to save money; Use creative engagement for better results; work collaboratively; Include everyone, not just the ‘usual suspects'. Includes survey questions to use in local culture mapping.

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  • 60+ minute
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  • Published: 2013
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Lisa Anderson and Margaret Malone (eds), University of Technology, Sydney

Article

An Antiracist Reading List

Ibram X. Kendi, author of 'How to be an Antiracist' shares a recommended reading list.

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  • Published: 2020
    Country: USA

  • Author: Ibram X. Kendi, New York Times

Article

“An imbalance of economic power”: Why are Aussie business leaders afraid to tackle racism?

An article that argues for developing a practice of considering every business decision in light of its racist or anti-racist impact, and how this might contribute to organisational culture. It features action points to follow, and links to further articles and campaigns.

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  • 11 minute
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  • Published: 2020
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

Toolkit

AORTA - Anti-oppression Resource and Training Alliance - Resources

A selection of toolkits, handouts, guides, and other resources created by an American cooperative devoted to strengthening movements for social justice and solidarity economy through intersectional approaches to liberation. Covers transformative justice, racial justice, gender and anti-oppression among other topics.

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  • Author: Anti-oppression Resource and Training Alliance

Case Study

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Artistic Vibrancy

Subtitled 'A way for organisations to talk about artistic impact', this document outlines processes for gathering data and feedback on the artistic vibrancy of an organisation, along with case studies of arts organisations who've done this.

Suggested processes include alumni, artist and audience surveys, community consultation, benchmarking, guest artists interviews, peer review, annual strategic reviews, as well as numerical data such as artist and audience metrics (including items to track).

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  • 42 minute
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  • Published: 2010
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Australia Council for the Arts