Creative Equity Toolkit

A powerful moment for the Archibald prize: could a portrait of a black woman win?

Reflections on Australia's prestigious Archibald portrait prize, which was first awarded in 1921. By 2019, only 16 paintings of women and four of non-white Australians had won.

"It’s one of Australia’s most prestigious art awards, with $100,000 at stake and the power to transform “outsiders into insiders”. Curious, then, that no representation of a black woman – in many ways, the ultimate outsider – has ever won the prize."

A producer's perspective on working with the BFI Diversity Standards

Excellent overview of the British Film Industry diversity standards, which require funded productions to meet criteria in at least two four areas. Includes breakdowns of requirements in each of the four areas, plus advice on meeting them.

"Get time on your side. Time is a much-cherished thing on set...If you rely on phoning the same old names on Friday night for a Monday morning call, you won’t be widening the gate."

Action Plan Examples

Links to examples of racial equity plans in the USA and Canada, including Canada's Action Plan Against Racism and Portland City and Bureau Leadership Racial Equity Strategy Guide, and US's Government Alliance on Race & Equity 'Racial Equity Action Plans - A How-to Manual'.