Creative Equity Toolkit

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Case Study

The National Museum of Mexican Art Touches Lives Beyond Chicago

This case study highlights the work of the National Museum of Mexican Art, which carries out its multifaceted mission to celebrate and cultivate the arts, all while keeping the Mexican-American community of Pilsen at its center.

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  • 16 minute
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  • Published: 2025
    Country: USA

  • Author: Seph Rodney, Ford Foundation, Hyperallergic

Case Study

Africraft staff members working in the tailoring section

Transforming lives by turning trash into treasure

AfriCraft is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization which creates unique handmade, upcycled products from recycled waste materials to generate employment opportunities and income for its employees as well as support various community initiatives through the AfriCraft NGO for Tanzania’s less fortunate communities.

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  • 6 minute
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  • Published: 2022
    Country: Tanzania

  • Author: Brenda Jerome, Creative Equity Toolkit

Case Study

A screenshot of example of an ethnic media outlet’s coverage – Italian publication Il Globo on Eurovision winners Måneskin at Coachella 2022

Using media to reach diverse audiences

According to Independent Multicultural Media Australia, ethnic, or, multicultural media reach five million people in Australia per month, not including SBS Radio. For arts organisations, it's well worth engaging due to the reach, trust, professionalism and cost-effectiveness of local-language media. Most outlets have multiple channels, including online and social media. Plus foreign-language media will translate your story for their audience.

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  • 6.5 minute
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  • Published: 2022
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Fotis Kapetopoulos, Creative Equity Toolkit