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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Report

The Public Sector Equality Duty and Equality Impact Assessments

Briefing paper to the UK House of Commons outlining the Public Sector Equality Duty contained in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, which requires public authorities to have due regard to a number of equality considerations when exercising their functions. Discusses the role of Equity Impact Statements, the history of their use and their value in the courts.

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  • 12 minute
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  • Published: 2018
    Country: UK

  • Author: Doug Pyper, House of Commons Library

Article

The sorry part is easy – why true racial diversity in the arts will take more than words

'Because the arts scene is often based on unspoken rules, networking and gatekeeping, there are generally no channels for complaint if you are typecast or overlooked as “inexperienced” based on race.'

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  • 3 minute
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  • Published: 2020
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Sherene Idriss, The Conversation

Report

The State of Change: An Analysis of Women and People of Color in the Philanthropic Sector

A report examining the American philanthropic sector’s demographics focusing on representation of women and people of colour. Features datasets and survey findings from more than 1000 grantmakers. Highlights rates of change and provides a discussion guide for foundation leaders, board members and staff.

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  • 25 minute
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  • Published: 2016
    Country: USA

  • Author: Floyd Mills, Council on Foundations

Worksheet

The Storytelling Project Curriculum: Learning About Race and Racism through Storytelling and the Art

An American curriculum that examines four story types about race and racism: stock stories, concealed stories, resistance stories, and counter stories. Offers participants ways to reflect on the exclusion of certain voices, tell one’s own stories, and articulate visions for equity.

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  • 60+ minute
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  • Published: 2008
    Country: USA

  • Author: Lee Anne Bell, Rosemarie A. Roberts, Kayhan Irani, Brett Murphy with the Storytelling Project Creative Team, Barnard College

Article

“Theatre Can’t Miss This Moment”: An Interview with Audra McDonald

US theatre legend Audra McDonald speak on theatre, race and colour-blind casting.

'There are so few directors of color...a lot of the trouble would be solved if you had other people of color in the room saying, “Well, this is why you’re getting blowback right now,” or “Just open your mind to this,” or “Why are we not telling more of these people’s—our people’s—stories?” You have no one in the room thinking about that, because they can have the privilege to not have to think about that'.

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  • 24 minute
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  • Published: 2020
    Country: USA

  • Author: Michael Schulman, The New Yorker

Toolkit

Theatre Casting Toolkit

Tools including checklists, discussion guides and planning tools to consider before embarking on change. And includes links to UK theatre organisations working of diverse race and ethnicity - fertile ground for researching collaborators and sourcing talent. Also links to articles and books to educate yourself.

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  • 1 minute
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  • Published: 2024
    Country: UK

  • Author: Theatre Casting Toolkit